The lake always wins. That’s the best way Natalie Johnson, executive director of the non-profit group Save the Dunes, could sum up what has been happening out at Michigan City’s Mount Baldy. As the massive dune system continues to shift, it’s moving directly towards the Mount Baldy Beach’s restroom facilities as well as overtaking the parking lot. Currently, those involved […]

With more holiday get-togethers looming, cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in Porter County, with the expectation that by Wednesday, the county would move from the “orange” level to the “red” level because of positivity rates and other metrics. Porter County Commissioner Laura Blaney, D-South, expected the bump in levels, with a likely confirmation after the Chesterton Tribune’s deadline for […]

Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson has selected Daniel Rocha, a 20-year department veteran, to be his assistant police chief. Richardson revealed his choice during a Chesterton Police Commission meeting Friday. “In making the decision to choose Daniel Rocha as assistant chief, I recognized his commitment to the department. In addition to his commitment to the department, Dan is well respected […]

Porter County’s replacement of a bridge over the Little Calumet River on Mineral Springs Road, one of three main roads into the Town of Porter, is on hold until officials determine the historical significance of a neighboring house, which has a retaining wall near the bridge. “It’s probably the worst bridge we’ve got on our inventory, to be honest,” said […]