The Herald-Dispatch
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The Herald-Dispatch is a daily newspaper in Northwest Indiana, serving all of La Porte County as well as parts of Porter County and Southwest Michigan. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Chicago |
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| Frequency | Daily |
| Days Published | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
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Search ArticlesDoubles for life: City's long-time court partners Williams and Chatfield look for memorable finish in senior season
MICHIGAN CITY -- Their first meeting happened by coincidence. "He got placed in my class in seventh grade," Nick Williams recalled. kAmQxE H2D 2 9:896C =6G6= 4=2DD[Q %9@>2D r92E7:6=5 25565] Qw6 H2D D:EE:?8 2=@?6[ D@ x D2E ?6IE E@ 9:>]k^Am kAm%H@ J62CD =2E6C[ E96 EH@ H6C6 A2:C65 E@86E96C @? E96 E6??:D 4@FCE 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6[ 2 4@??64E:@? E92E :D ?@H :? E96:C 7@FCE9 J62C 2D 2 |:49:82? r:EJ 5@F3=6D 5F@]k^Am kAmQ(6VG6 8@EE6?
A dose of humility: The transition to high school cross country is keeping Westville freshman Bradney grounded, motivated
WESTVILLE -- For a long time, long, shaggy hair was Toby Bradney's look. Then one day this summer, between one of coach Demeterius Clark's Tuesday two-a-day practices, the Westville freshman decided on a new style. kAmQ(6V5 36 5@:?8 62DJ CF?D[ :E H@F=5 D>24< >6 :? E96 6J6D[Q qC25?6J D2:5] Q(6 925 AC24E:46 :? E96 >@C?:?8[ E96? x 3FKK65 :E 2E 9@>6 367@C6 E96 D64@?5 AC24E:46] x 42>6 E@ AC24E:46 H:E9 2 3FKK 4FE[ H92E 5:5 J@F 5@ H:E9 J@FC 92:CnQk^Am kAmr@?D:56C :E qC25?6JVD @77:4:2= EC2?D:E:@?
Sticking together: Small ranks mean close bond for Michigan City cross country teams
There's a camaraderie in cross country that ties faster runners to slower runners, evident in invitationals when cheers for the last finisher can rival those for the first. "Even though it's a hard sport, I love how unified the community is around it," Michigan City boys coach Tyler Evans said. "Everyone is cheering each other on." kAm|@C2= DFAA@CE :D :>A@CE2?E :? E96 DA@CE[ 6DA64:2==J D@ :?
Police calls
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American Pickers to film in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan
NEW YORK — The American Pickers have announced that they plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan in October 2026. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. kAm%96J 2C6 2=H2JD 6I4:E65 E@ 7:?5 9:DE@C:42==J D:8?:7:42?E @C C2C6 :E6>D[ :? 255:E:@?
Trump approves disaster declaration for Indiana after storms
La PORTE COUNTY — Two weeks after La Porte County was struck by a derecho that left widespread damage, President Donald J. Trump has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana. FEMA announced Tuesday night that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Aug. 11 and continuing. kAm“x 2> A=62D65 E@ D92C6 E92E >J C6BF6DE 7@C 2 >2;@C 5:D2DE6C 564=2C2E:@?
In brief
BURNS HARBOR — A suspect was located in a marsh after fleeing custody on I‑94, according to the Indiana State Police. kAm~? (65?6D52J 27E6C?@@?[ E96 x?5:2?2 $E2E6 !@=:46 EC2?D76CC65 4FDE@5J @7 2? :?5:G:5F2= E@ x>>:8C2E:@? 2?5 rFDE@>D t?7@C46>6?E WxrtX]k^Am kAmu@==@H:?8 E96 6I492?86[ 2? xrt @77:46C H2D EC2?DA@CE:?8 E96 :?5:G:5F2= H6DE3@F?5 @? x‑hc ?62C tI:E aa :?
Michigan City to host Overdose Awareness event
MICHIGAN CITY — The City of Michigan City will host its second annual community Overdose Awareness event Sunday at the Helping Our People Excel (HOPE) Community Center, 222 McClelland Ave., Michigan City. This year’s expanded event will bring together residents, families, recovery advocates, first responders and community organizations for an afternoon centered on remembrance, education, prevention and hope. kAm%96 6G6?E :D 7C66 2?5 @A6? E@ E96 AF3=:4] }@ C68:DEC2E:@?
PNW giveaway helps students thrive
Amanda Haverstick is the Managing Editor of the La Porte County Herald-Dispatch.
Bicyclist suffers head injury following hit-and-run collision with motor vehicle
WESTVILLE — A bicyclist suffered multiple injuries following a collision with a motor vehicle on U.S. 421 in Westville. And investigators are still searching for the vehicle responsible. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 {2 !@CE6 r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46[ E96 :?G6DE:82E:@? 3682? didh 2]>] pF8] aa[ H96? 56AFE:6D H6C6 5:DA2E4965 E@ E96 2C62 @7 &]$] ca` 2?5 r#\bfd$ :? (6DEG:==6 7@C 2 3:4J4=6 GD] >@E@C G69:4=6 4C2D9 H:E9 :?;FC:6D]k^Am kAm&A@? E96:C 2CC:G2=[ E96J 7@F?5 2 ca\J62C\@=5 >2? =J:?8 :? 2 D92==@H 5C2:?286 5:E49 @?