(La Porte, IN) - The La Porte High School varsity football team will have a new head coach next season.

Austin Epple was 9-33 during his four seasons as head coach of the Slicers.

Epple had been an assistant football coach in La Porte since 2018 before accepting the head coaching position.  At the time, he was hired with stability and winning a priority after the program began struggling and went through four head coaches in four previous seasons.

Epple is a 2012 graduate of La Porte High School, where he excelled in football and track.  Currently, Epple is a school resource officer in La Porte working on behalf of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office.

(La Porte County, IN) - Authorities say the murder case of a LaPorte woman found dead in the trunk of her car in 1981 has been solved through DNA testing.

The alleged killer, Carl “David” Phillips, was 37 at the time.

LaPorte County Police Chief of Detectives Andy Hynek said there was no known connection between Phillips and the victim, Juanita Boyd, who was last seen at a bar in LaPorte.

After failing to return to her State St. home that night, police said the 31-year old Boyd was reported missing.  Her body was found six days later in the trunk of her 1970 Pontiac Catalina discovered stuck in the mud of a dirt road off Forrester Road near County Road 700 West in Coolspring Township.

She had been strangled and stabbed.

“Although nothing can undo the tragedy of her death or replace the years spent without answers, the hope is identifying the individual responsible provides some measure of closure,” Hynek said.

“Investigators worked tirelessly on this case which, eventually became cold.  Although cold, it was never forgotten about,” he said.

DNA testing had not been developed yet when the murder occurred and didn’t start to become a critical law enforcement tool until the early 90’s.

After reopening the case in 2013, Hynek said a sample of semen taken from an undergarment worn by the victim was used by a private laboratory specializing in genealogy to develop a DNA profile of the still unknown suspect.

There were no matches with any DNA stored in various data bases.

However, DNA testing became advanced enough to identify suspects in major crimes through matches with genetic material taken from their relatives.  In October, Hynek said the DNA profile of Phillips matched the genetics of an immediate family member.

It was also determined that Phillips was familiar with the remote location where the victim was found by growing up and having relatives still living in that area.

In the mid-1970’s, police said Phillips was convicted of multiple armed purse snatchings in the Lafayette area.  He was convicted of burglary in LaPorte County in 1984 and released on parole in 1991.  Since then, Hynek said there are no records of Phillips being arrested for any other crimes.

Boyd was a county government employee working at the courthouse in LaPorte at the time of her slaying.  She left behind a nine-year old son.

“Had he been alive today, the La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office would have charged him with murder,” said LaPorte County Police Capt. Derek Allen.

(La Porte County, IN) - A Westville prison guard is behind bars for allegedly bringing marijuana to inmates for cash and having sex with some of the offenders.

Karen Holt, 61, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with multiple counts including bribery, trafficking with an inmate and sexual misconduct.

According to the charging information, the investigation began on November 6 when a prison security officer followed an odor of marijuana to a jacket Holt removed prior to beginning her shift.

The officer reached into a pocket of the jacket and discovered an oval shaped object allegedly containing marijuana inside a balloon wrapped in a brown paper towel.

A short time later, investigators approached Holt who admitted to placing the contraband into her vagina to get it inside the facility, authorities said.

Authorities said she also confessed to receiving payments from offenders ranging from $75 to $500 each time she brought them marijuana and carrying on a sexual relationship with one of the inmates receiving the drugs.

The relationship included phone calls where she and the offender told each other “I love you,” according to the charging information.

She also admitted to having sex with another inmate on at least one occasion, authorities said.

Holt was being held in the LaPorte County Jail on $15,000 bond.

For now, authorities said Holt has been suspended from her position without pay but she could be terminated depending on the outcome of the case.

(La Porte, IN) - A man is accused of selling a large amount of methamphetamine in La Porte.

Chad Smith, 45, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court. 

Authorities say Smith met the buyer in June in the parking lot of a retail store on the city’s east side.  84 grams of methamphetamine were allegedly sold for $1,150.

Smith, who’s from Argos, could face anywhere from a 10 to 30 year sentence on the Level 2 felony charge.

During his initial court hearing on Friday, he was given a trial date of April 12.

(La Porte County, IN) - A few hospital security guards were injured during a physical altercation with a patient outside Michigan City yesterday.

37 year old Scott Ferrell was booked into the La Porte County Jail on charges that include battery and intimidation.

The incident happened just after 8 a.m. at Franciscan Health.

Police said hospital security became involved because of Ferrell becoming combative and it  took three security officers, who all were struck by the suspect, to get him into handcuffs.

The most seriously injured security officer was treated for deep bruises to his right arm and blunt force trauma to the rib cage area, police said.

The suspect was also hurt with injuries that included bruises and abrasions along with swelling under one of his eyes.

Ferrell of Michigan City has since posted $750 bond, according to court records.

(La Porte County, IN) - The Salvation Army serving La Porte County invites community members to learn more about its annual Christmas Campaign and discover how they can make a difference through a new holiday season event, the Red Kettle Round Up.

The Red Kettle Round Up will take place on November 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army of La Porte at 3240 Monroe Street in La Porte.

The event is free, open to the public, and will be an informal, drop-in opportunity for community members to connect with The Salvation Army and learn more about its holiday fundraising efforts.  Refreshments will be served, including a festive hot chocolate bar.

This will be an opportunity to meet Salvation Army staff and volunteers, take a tour of the building, learn about the impact of the Red Kettle Campaign, and discover ways they can help bring hope to local families this Christmas season.

The event will also focus on volunteer bell ringers, whose service helps make year-round assistance possible for local families. 

Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and assist attendees with registering for bell-ringing shifts through The Salvation Army's new online volunteer registration system.

"While many people associate the Red Kettles with Christmas assistance, those funds also help provide critical support for our neighbors all year long. We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers, whose dedication makes this work possible. As we share our 'Give With Joy' message this season, we invite the community to join us in bringing hope to local families."

Those interested in becoming volunteer bell ringers but unable to attend the Red Kettle Round Up may register online at salarmy.us/LaPorteBellRinger for La Porte shifts or salarmy.us/MichiganCityBellRinger for Michigan City shifts.

Community members can also contact The Salvation Army of La Porte at (219) 326-5342 or The Salvation Army of Michigan City at (219) 874-6885 for additional information.

(La Porte County, IN) - A barn large enough to house up to 4,000 hogs was destroyed by fire Sunday night in La Porte County.

Fortunately, the roughly 400 foot long by 80 foot wide structure was empty because the hogs previously inside it had been delivered for slaughter in recent weeks, said Todd Lawrence, owner of TJL Family Farms, LLC.

He owns and operates with help from his son the farm started by his parents in 1959.

Lawrence said he was about to have the barn power washed before receiving his next load of 4,000 hogs.

He’s already contacted his insurance company about covering the loss along with a builder to replace the barn at the Johnson Township site just a quarter mile from the Starke County line.

“We already got the ball rolling,” he said.

Hamlet Fire Chief Brad Hazelton said the barn was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters about 6 p.m. began arriving at 11745 S. County Road 700 East.

He said firefighters from Knox, Koontz Lake, Walkerton, Polk Township and Liberty Township assisted with manpower and shuttling water to the burning structure in tanker trucks.

Hazelton said firefighters were there for about five hours.

There were no injuries.  The cause of the fire, so far, was not known, he said.

(La Porte, IN) - A man is facing allegations in connection with a dispute at a bar in La Porte that involved the pointing of a firearm.

George Sherwood, 47, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with multiple counts including Level 6 felony pointing a loaded firearm and Class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated.

According to the charging information, officers early on November 1 were called to Shooter’s Bar & Grill in the 200 block of Washington St.

Sherwood left at the request of a bartender for harassing female patrons and was in a vehicle backing up when he struck another vehicle in the parking lot, police said.

Police said the female bartender tried breaking up an altercation between Sherwood and another man when Sherwood pointed a loaded handgun at the forehead of the server.

Sherwood is also accused of threatening another woman with a gun, which he kept in a holster beside his waist, after she informed him he needed to exchange insurance information with the owner of the vehicle he struck.

Police said Sherwood of Portage fled but was soon taken into custody by an officer who spotted him outside a convenience store.

His alleged blood alcohol level was .216-percent.

(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte woman could face time in prison for a motor vehicle collision with a mini-bike that left the driver of the two-wheeled machine badly hurt.

Denise Lumpp, 62, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with multiple counts, including Level 5 felony operating while intoxicated causing serious injuries.

According to La Porte Police, the investigation shows the accident on November 3 occurred while Lumpp was turning from a parking lot onto Indiana 2 and failed to see the eastbound electric mini-bike on the city’s west side.

The mini-bike driver, Anthony Moyao, suffered a compound fracture to his right leg, police said.  He was taken by ambulance to Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Police said Lumpp was arrested with a blood alcohol level of .08-percent.  She could face anywhere from a one to six year sentence on the felony OWI count. 

(Porter County, IN) - The Indiana Dunes turned 60 on Thursday.

Talks about preserving the Dunes began in 1916, and the area opened to the public ten years later. On November 5, 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a bill making Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. In 2019 President Trump made it Indiana's first Natonal Park.

On Thursday evening, Dunes National Park Acting Superintendent Leo Lestino gave a presentation to members of Save the Dunes, a local conservation group. He reminded everyone that the history of the scenic area goes way beyond 60 years ago.

“It is the federal park that turns 60,” Lestino said, “but this land has been stewarded for thousands of years. The human history here reaches back thousands of years. They’ve got archeological evidence that documents human activity here in Indiana Dunes for roughly 10,500 years. The Miami and Potawatomi histories are part of this landscape.”

Save the Dunes has been working to preserve unique area since 1952. On Saturday volunteers kept the efforts going by planting grasses on top of Mt. Baldy to stabilize its summit.

(Michigan City, IN) - Following a lopsided election, if you’re into partisan politics, you might find yourself licking your wounds or basking in glory. One La Porte County poll worker is just glad that local voters are decent human beings.

For a midterm, voter turnout was brisk Tuesday. Many voting centers across La Porte County packed them in until the last minute— and beyond. Troubles with voting machines was blamed for the delay.

Pat Matsey, a poll worker at the IBEW-NECA voting center on 8^th St. in Michigan City, said technical difficulties made for slow going where she was. She spoke at the Michigan City Common Council meeting Wednesday night. “It went sideways on us yesterday,” Matsey said, explaining that by midafternoon they were down to two voting machines.  Polls closed at 6:00 pm, but the last voter turned in his ballot at 8:42. “That man waited in line for two and a half hours,” Matsey said.

Despite the long wait, voters were completely courteous, Matsey gratefully reported. “I appreciate the people of Michigan City so much. Not one ugly, mad comment was made to any of the workers at our location. Everyone waited patiently, everyone waited calmly, and everyone was so kind to us.”

According to latest available numbers, 31,882 ballots were cast, for a 40.60% voter turnout among 78,526 registered voters.

(Indianapolis, IN) - Another La Porte County Soil and Water Conservation District recently earned statewide recognition for its conservation efforts.

In September eight Indiana organizations were announced as recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. The awards are the state’s most prestigious environmental recognition awards. According to a statement from Indiana Department of Environmental Management, “They are reserved for the most innovative, sustainable, and exemplary programs or projects that positively impact Indiana’s environment and demonstrate measurable environmental, economic, and social benefits.”

La Porte County’s Soil and Water Conservation District was honored in the Land Use/Conservation category for restoring native pollinator habitat across La Porte County through the Native Habitat for Pollinators Establishment Program. Launched in 2023, the program met its 50-acre goal by creating diverse native pollinator habitats across 10 sites in nine sub-watersheds spanning the Lake Michigan and Kankakee basins.

IDEM cited numerous initiatives and praised La Porte County’s collaborative approach in strengthening pollinator habitat, watershed health, and conservation leadership across the region.

(Fulton County, IN) – A La Porte man was arrested early Friday morning following a high speed police chase across two counties.

Shortly after midnight, an Indiana State Trooper attempted to stop a Tesla passenger vehicle for speeding and distracted driving. According to an ISP statement, the Tesla sped away, leading police on a northbound chase reaching speeds of about 130 mph.

In Marshall County, near Argos, the Tesla struck another vehicle, and the driver took off on foot. While the driver of the other vehicle was treated at the scene for minor injuries, a Fulton County Sheriff’s deputy, with a K9, tracked down the suspect, who was identified as 28-year-old Tyler M. Freville of La Porte.

In Freville’s vehicle, police allegedly found suspected marijuana, paraphernalia, and a signal jammer. Freville was transported to the Fulton County Jail pending the following preliminary charges:

• Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle Causing Injury- Level 5 Felony

• Possession of a Signal Jammer- Level 6 Felony

• Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon- Level 6 Felony

• Resisting Law Enforcement- A Misdemeanor

• Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injury- A Misdemeanor

• Reckless Driving- A Misdemeanor

• Possession of Marijuana- B Misdemeanor

• Possession of Paraphernalia- C Misdemeanor

• Operator Never Licensed- C Misdemeanor

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(La Porte, IN)- Downtown La Porte Events is inviting local businesses, organizations and community groups to help bring holiday magic to Downtown La Porte by participating in this year's Santa Parade on Saturday, November 28.

With float entries available at no cost, the parade offers an opportunity for businesses, churches, nonprofits, clubs and other community organizations to showcase their groups, spread holiday cheer and take part in a festive community celebration.

“Community participation is what makes a parade special,” said Lindsay Kneifel, Logistics & Operations Coordinator for Downtown La Porte Events. “We want this year's Santa Parade to be a celebration of everything that makes La Porte special during the holiday season and beyond. That said, we're calling on our local businesses, organizations and community groups to get involved, have some fun and help us make this an event to remember!”
 

The parade will begin at the intersection of State and Tipton streets, travel west along State Street to Michigan Avenue, then south to Lincolnway before heading east to Plaza 618. There, the festivities will continue with the City Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring Christmas carols, hot chocolate and an opportunity for families to take photos with Santa at his chalet.

Downtown La Porte Events is also partnering with the Salvation Army of La Porte County for this year's celebration. The Salvation Army will host an iconic Red Kettle at the tree lighting, along with a toy and food drive to support local families during the holiday season.

Businesses, organizations and community groups interested in entering a float can complete the free application online at https://canva.link/xu1o1scxyxustpw .

The Santa Parade is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including American RENOLIT.

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(La Porte, IN) - Financial assistance is available for La Porte residents who are still feeling the financial effects of the August 11 derecho, according to Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Parthun.

United Way of La Porte County is raising funds to help individuals and families who have fallen behind on their water bills as a result of the storm. Parthun said residents who need assistance are encouraged to both call Indiana 211 and email United Way to be connected with available resources and learn more about potential financial support.

“We know the August storm created challenges for many of our residents, with unexpected expenses making it difficult for some families to catch up on bills and other financial obligations,” said Parthun. “We're grateful to Kris Pate and the team at United Way of La Porte County for stepping up to help our neighbors during this time. We encourage anyone who may be struggling with their water bills to reach out and see what assistance may be available.”

The City of La Porte's Utility Billing Office will resume normal operations this month, with regular utility disconnections for nonpayment scheduled to resume Monday, November 17. Residents who have fallen behind on their water bills due to the derecho are encouraged to seek assistance now to explore available options before that date.

Residents can reach Indiana 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting in211.org. They should also send an email to info@unitedwaylpc.org with their contact information and a brief description of outcomes suffered due to the August 11 storm.

(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte County firefighters are offering free CPR classes this month and next.

The following training sessions will take place in Michigan City at the fire department’s administrative building at 2510 E. Michigan Blvd.:

• Saturday, November 7 -  9 am
• Saturday, November 21 - 9 am
• Saturday, December 19 - 9 am

Fire Station #1 on W. 18^th Street will be the site of free CPR classes in La Porte on these days and times:

• Saturday, November 14 - 8 am and noon
• Saturday, December 12 - 8 am and noon

All classes are approximately four hours long. To learn more and sign up, email lpfdcpr@gmail.com or call 219-362-3456.

(Indianapolis, IN) - Governor Braun has extended the state’s gas tax holiday for another month.

The extension suspends the gas excise and gas usage taxes, to the tune of about 60 cents in savings per gallon. It also extends the suspension of special fuel restrictions for farmers.

It took effect Thursday and will expire December 4th.

"Affordability is my top priority, and I'm using every tool available to help Hoosier families and farmers save money at the pump,” said Braun Wednesday. “We're keeping these savings for Hoosier families and farmers in place for another month while protecting funding for our roads and infrastructure."

The gas tax holiday has been in place since April. Its future is uncertain, with state legislators returning to regular session in January.

(La Crosse, IN) - Three juveniles were arrested this morning for vandalizing the beloved high school gymnasium in LaCrosse.

La Porte County Police said law enforcement was made aware of the situation by a fire alarm triggering an early morning response to the gymnasium known as the “Tiger Den” by the LaCrosse Fire Department.

A sheriff’s deputy also responded to the building, which had been entered and vandalized in several areas.

Surveillance images helped investigators identify the juveniles, ages 14, 16 and 17, who were taken into custody at separate locations before 10:30 a.m.  They were each charged with burglary and criminal vandalism, police said. 

The Tiger Den, known for its cozy surroundings and historic atmosphere, continues to be used for indoor sporting events like basketball since the high school relocated to Wanatah several years ago.

(La Porte County, IN) - A driver who crashed his sports car allegedly fled on foot but was soon captured while impaired.

That’s according to La Porte County Police, who arrested Durand Willis, 34, for operating while intoxicated.

Police about 7 a.m. on Saturday were called to the 3700 block of E. Indiana 4 and found a 2014 Dodge Charger owned by Willis abandoned at the crash site.  Willis, who lives in the area, was spotted walking through a bean field before located by an officer walking along the two lane highway.

According to police, the man, whose shoes appeared wet, told the officer he was “out for a jog.”

He was offered a breathalyzer test due to an odor of alcohol on his breath but he refused to take it, which led to his automatic OWI arrest, police said.

The charge was upgraded to a Level 6 felony due to him having a prior OWI conviction from May of this year.  He was also charged with driving on a suspended license.

Further details about the crash were not revealed. 

(La Porte County, IN) - Voting machines jamming is blamed for not having all of the votes in La Porte County counted until the early morning hours today.

La Porte County Clerk Heather Stevens said each machine has a roll of paper that serves as a back-up to the electronic votes cast, but the paper kept getting jammed in many of the machines.

“They jammed everywhere.  The machines won’t work without them,” she said.

Stevens said there were problems with the paper jamming in some of the machines during test runs prior to the election.  It was a problem she kept having to address during the early voting period but the troubles magnified on Election Day.

“Today was on such a level that we never imagined,” she said.

The machines were obtained through Microvote General Corp., which worked with Stevens throughout the ordeal.  The final tallies were released just after 4:30 a.m.

(La Porte County, IN) - Democrat John Lake defeated republican Chuck Watterson, IV for LaPorte County Prosecutor by less than two-percentage points.

Lake previously served one-term as prosecutor until defeated four years ago by republican Sean Fagan, who’s term expires at the end of the year.

Democrat Angie Henzman of Trail Creek defeated republican Jody Slabaugh of Michigan City in the race for La Porte County Commissioner by nine-percentage points.

She seemed almost overwhelmed from being part of a democratic wave that brought the party control of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate next year.

“The voters are so motivated and so excited and it’s so awesome to see that so many folks came out this year to vote,” she said.

Henzman, a former LaPorte County Democratic Party chairman, is co-director of Voter Registration for LaPorte County government.

Democrats also marched to victory in three of the races for LaPorte County Council.

Tyler Brownlee defeated republican Tim Stabosz for the District 4 seat by less than three-percentage points while Jennifer Heath won the District 2 seat by over 18-percentage points.

Democrat Mark Yagelski was reelected to the District 1 seat over republican James Baker by close to 30-percentage points.

The other open county council seat went to republican Julian "John" Watson, who beat Olga Pothorski by less than seven-percentage points.

By over 16-percentage points, incumbent La Porte County Assessor democrat Mike Schultz defeated former La Porte County 911 Director republican Barb Huston.

State Representative Jim Pressel, a republican from Rolling Prairie, defeated democrat Laura Liskey by less than four-percentage points.

(La Porte County, IN) - It was a near landslide for democratic candidates in La Porte County who had struggled to win against republicans for about the past decade.

Among the winners was democrat Mike Bergerson, who defeated republican incumbent Jamie Oss for judge in La Porte Superior Court 1 in Michigan City by nine-percentage points.

Bergerson of Michigan City was judge when defeated six-years ago in his bid for a second term by Oss.

Before any local votes were tallied, Bergerson was encouraged about his chances by the success other democratic candidates at the state level were doing midway through the counting such as Beau Bayh, who won the race for Indiana Secretary of State.

He also cited positive vibes from local candidates within the party.

“The enthusiasm factor here.  We’re hopeful,” he said.

Democrat Jim Macalka defeated republican Kurt Earnst for judge in La Porte Superior Court 3 by a similar margin.

Macalka, who has a private legal practice in La Porte, also has experience as a La Porte County deputy prosecutor and defense attorney.

His priorities include continuing to offer help to misdemeanor offenders with things like substance abuse so they don’t commit more serious crimes in the future.

“You have to help these individuals.  You don’t want them to become felons.   That’s what our goal is,” he said.

(La Porte County, IN) - All votes have now been counted in the 2026 General Election in La Porte County. Overall, 31,882 ballots were cast, for a 40.60% voter turnout among 78,526 registered voters.

While these are considered "unofficial" results, they are the final numbers reported by the La Porte County Election Office after the count was finished early Wednesday morning. Results become official once the county certifies them.

The final batch added the county's absentee ballots: 14,298 early in-person votes and 922 mail-in ballots. That nearly doubled the count from the 16,662 Election Day votes in Tuesday night's first report and changed the leader in several races. Democrats moved ahead in the races for Secretary of State, State Comptroller, Treasurer of State, Prosecuting Attorney, Superior Court Judge No. 1 and No. 3, County Commissioner District 1, and County Council District 4. Frank J. Mrvan finished ahead of Barb Regnitz in La Porte County's share of the 1st Congressional District, 58.63% to 41.29%.

Some races remain extremely close. In the John Glenn School Board race for Lincoln Township, Dennis Leon Metz, Jr. finished one vote ahead of Carissa Smith, 18 to 17. The final seats on the Springfield Township Board and the Long Beach Town Council were each separated by 10 votes, and "No" finished 133 votes ahead on the Michigan City Area Schools public question.

Candidates in bold finished ahead in the final unofficial count.

PUBLIC QUESTIONS:

Public Question – Right to Bail (Yes or No)
     Yes  62.99%
     No  37.01%

Public Question – Judge Residence (Yes or No)
     Yes  64.99%
     No  35.01%

Public Question – Michigan City Area Schools (Yes or No)
     Yes  49.42%
     No  50.58%

STATE OFFICES:

Secretary of State (Vote for One)
     Max Engling (R)  41.62%
     Beau Bayh (D)  54.39%
     Lauri A. Shillings (L)  2.38%
     Greg Ballard (LIN)  1.57%
     Write-In  0.04%

State Comptroller (Auditor of State) (Vote for One)
     Elise Nieshalla (R)  43.94%
     Jessica Bailey (D)  52.80%
     John Schick (L)  3.26%

Treasurer of State (Vote for One)
     Daniel Elliott (R)  48.60%
     Coumba Kebe (D)  51.40%

CONGRESS:

U.S. Representative, District 1 (Vote for One)
     Barb Regnitz (R)  41.29%
     Frank J. Mrvan (D)  58.63%
     Write-In  0.08%

U.S. Representative, District 2 (Vote for One)
     Rudy Yakym (R)  53.72%
     Jamee Decio (D)  42.65%
     William Eric Henry (L)  3.63%
     Write-In  0.00%

STATE LEGISLATURE:

State Senator, District 4 (Vote for One)
     Nate Uldricks (R)  36.43%
     Rodney Pol (D)  63.57%

State Representative, District 7 (Vote for One)
     Jake Teshka (R)  57.47%
     Oliver Davis (D)  42.53%

State Representative, District 9 (Vote for One)
     Chris Cleveland (R)  36.20%
     Randy Novak (D)  63.80%

State Representative, District 20 (Vote for One)
     Jim Pressel (R)  51.85%
     Laura Liskey (D)  48.15%

COURTS & PROSECUTOR:

Judge of the Superior Court No. 1 (Vote for One)
     Jaime Oss (R)  45.38%
     Michael S. Bergerson (D)  54.62%

Judge of the Superior Court No. 2 (Vote for One)
     Richard R. Stalbrink (D)  100.00%

Judge of the Superior Court No. 3 (Vote for One)
     Kurt R. Earnst (R)  45.82%
     James M. (Jim) Macalka (D)  54.18%

Judge of the Superior Court No. 4 (Vote for One)
     John A. Link (R)  100.00%

Prosecuting Attorney, 32nd Judicial Circuit (Vote for One)
     Chuck Watterson, IV (R)  49.06%
     John Lake (D)  50.94%

Court of Appeals District 4 – Retain Judge DeBoer (Yes or No)
     Yes  66.45%
     No  33.55%

Court of Appeals District 5 – Retain Judge Felix (Yes or No)
     Yes  64.10%
     No  35.90%

Indiana Tax Court – Retain Judge McAdam (Yes or No)
     Yes  65.44%
     No  34.56%

COUNTY OFFICES:

County Sheriff (Vote for One)
     Ron Heeg (R)  100.00%

County Assessor (Vote for One)
     Barbara Huston (R)  41.70%
     Mike Schultz (D)  58.30%

County Commissioner, District 1 (Vote for One)
     Jody Slabaugh (R)  45.50%
     Angela Henzman (D)  54.50%

County Council, District 1 (Vote for One)
     Julian (John) Watson (R)  53.46%
     Olga Pothorski (D)  46.54%

County Council, District 2 (Vote for One)
     John Pavolka (R)  40.81%
     Jennifer (Jenny) Heath (D)  59.19%

County Council, District 3 (Vote for One)
     James Baker (R)  35.54%
     Mark S. Yagelski (D)  64.46%

County Council, District 4 (Vote for One)
     Timothy J. Stabosz (R)  48.58%
     Tyler R. Brownlee (D)  51.42%

TOWNSHIPS:

Cass Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Dara Guse (R)  100.00%

Cass Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Rodney Peters (R)  54.93%
     Allen L. Stevens (R)  45.07%

Center Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Lisa M. Pierzakowski (R)  56.84%
     Lori Larson Foglesong (D)  43.16%

Center Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Elizabeth (Liz) Bergeron (R)  24.71%
     Duane Miller (R)  20.45%
     Robert (Bob) Wellinski (R)  27.96%
     Crystal R. Whatley (D)  26.89%

Clinton Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Courtni Meyers (R)  100.00%

Clinton Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Mike Goodwin (R)  36.63%
     Scott P. Klemz (R)  31.69%
     Edwin Kresel (R)  31.69%

Coolspring Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Lois A. Sosinski (D)  100.00%

Coolspring Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Kenneth (Ken) Havlin (R)  25.79%
     R. Craig Hinchman (R)  19.87%
     Devin Walton (R)  18.63%
     Monica Prosser (D)  35.71%

Dewey Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Dick (Uncle Nippy) Bucher (R)  100.00%

Dewey Township Board (Vote for Three)
     (Mail Man) Paul Malecki (R)  37.50%
     Dale Meiss (R)  31.97%
     Amber Rust (R)  30.53%

Galena Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Edward S. Hynek (D)  100.00%

Galena Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Richard Gramarossa (R)  19.39%
     Donald L. Jozwiak (R)  23.75%
     Claudia M. Winter (R)  25.69%
     Charles Kim Sauers (D)  31.18%

Hanna Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Tony Wallace (R)  100.00%

Hanna Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Michael Magley (R)  32.23%
     Tammy Rosebaum (R)  33.97%
     Adam Sweet (R)  33.80%

Hudson Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Austin Kosinski (R)  100.00%

Hudson Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Rick Kosinski (R)  32.17%
     Roger Teska (R)  36.92%
     David Paul Wilson (R)  30.91%

Johnson Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Jon E. Smith (D)  100.00%

Johnson Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Stephen Daube (R)  34.34%
     Sandra Thomas (R)  37.37%
     Gregory James Williams (D)  28.28%

Kankakee Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Steve R. Lestinsky, Jr. (R)  100.00%

Kankakee Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Donald Stoner (R)  34.59%
     Kevin Wheatbrook (R)  33.21%
     Tom Wheatbrook (R)  32.20%

Lincoln Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Nancy Morgan (R)  54.62%
     William (Bill) Duttlinger (D)  45.38%

Lincoln Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Brent Friend (R)  34.23%
     Michael Lazzaro (R)  32.76%
     Dallas Smythe (R)  33.01%

Michigan Township Assessor (Vote for One)
     Brent Banic (D)  100.00%

Michigan Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Johnny Stimley (D)  100.00%

Michigan Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Thomas Giglio (R)  13.65%
     Kyle W. Ratliff (R)  13.84%
     Melody Farmer (D)  26.07%
     Agnes Meer (D)  21.74%
     Susan H. Webster (D)  24.70%

New Durham Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Tracy Williams (R)  100.00%

New Durham Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Jacob Buchanan (R)  34.72%
     James A. Ingram (R)  33.38%
     Ryan J. Rotzien (R)  31.90%

Noble Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Tom Frain (R)  62.03%
     Edward (Skee) Kammrath (D)  37.97%

Noble Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Brad Hardin (R)  36.12%
     James Lindborg (R)  31.19%
     Glenn A. Schlundt (R)  32.68%

Pleasant Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Joy Zigler (R)  100.00%

Pleasant Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Joshua England (R)  24.60%
     Tammy Newland (R)  25.10%
     Robert Ulrich II (R)  23.74%
     Beth West (D)  26.56%

Prairie Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Sydney Watson (R)  100.00%

Prairie Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Kyle Cromey (R)  40.86%
     Shawnda Nelson (R)  27.96%
     John Watson (R)  31.18%

Scipio Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Kaelynn D. Ludlow Deckard (R)  100.00%

Scipio Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Walter E. Conlin, Jr. (R)  35.07%
     Carl R. Harvey (Harv) (R)  29.94%
     Paul D. Lindeman (R)  34.99%

Springfield Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Howard Conley (R)  53.81%
     L. Benee Dumas (D)  46.19%

Springfield Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Bethany Moon Lawson (R)  26.00%
     Phil Sherlock (R)  23.05%
     Ilene K. Moon Zona (R)  22.49%
     Jerry P. Cooley (D)  28.45%

Union Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Kristin Watkins (R)  100.00%

Union Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Rita Beaty (R)  37.40%
     Coral L. Laun (R)  28.61%
     Cassie Lipscomb (R)  33.99%

Washington Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     No Candidate Filed  0.00%

Washington Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Scott A. Aftowski (R)  53.62%
     Aaron T. Banic (D)  46.38%

Wills Township Trustee (Vote for One)
     Kristy Hahn (R)  60.66%
     Maggie Cuson (D)  39.34%

Wills Township Board (Vote for Three)
     Kristy Chambers (R)  30.47%
     Robert (Steve) Fisher (R)  26.69%
     Tanya Juhl (R)  19.37%
     Candice Scott (D)  23.46%

TOWNS:

Long Beach Town Council At Large (Vote for Three)
     Jennifer Graham (I)  5.06%
     J.D. Haley (I)  18.87%
     Tom King (I)  28.81%
     Colleen Lane (I)  3.99%
     Anita Remijas (I)  18.27%
     Cory Soller (I)  25.00%

Pottawattomie Park Town Council At Large (Vote for Two)
     No Candidate Filed  0.00%

SCHOOL BOARDS:

John Glenn School Board – Liberty Township (Vote for One)
     Christine L. Carson  100.00%

John Glenn School Board – Lincoln Township (Vote for One)
     Dennis Leon Metz, Jr.  51.43%
     Carissa Smith  48.57%

John Glenn School Board – Polk Township (Vote for One)
     Todd A. McGaughey  100.00%

La Porte Community School Board At Large (Vote for Four)
     Jennifer (Farlie) Farlie  17.84%
     Amy Jackson  21.58%
     Nathan (Nate) Loucks  22.44%
     Wendy (Swanson) Noren  17.03%
     Ryan Seaburg  21.11%

Metropolitan School Board of New Durham (Vote for Three)
     Mark D. Parkman (NP)  62.63%
     Wayne R. Hodge  37.37%

Michigan City Area School Board At Large (Vote for One)
     Michelle Lynn Duck (I)  64.01%
     Vera N. Gaston  35.99%

Michigan City Area School Board – Civil City (Vote for Three)
     Michael J. Gresham (D)  45.69%
     Kurtess R. (Kurt) Gillespie (I)  30.47%
     Jenilee Haynes Peterson (NP)  23.84%

South Central School Board At Large (Vote for One)
     Deborah Allen  100.00%

South Central School Board – Clinton Township (Vote for One)
     Brian Lautenbach (I)  100.00%

New Prairie United School Corp. At Large (Vote for One)
     Eric J. Beebe (D)  44.30%
     Jason Demeyer  55.70%

New Prairie United School Corp. District 2 (Vote for One)
     Richard Gadacz  100.00%

Tri-Township School Board District 1 – Cass Township (Vote for One)
     Timothy Guse (R)  100.00%

Tri-Township School Board District 2 – Dewey Township (Vote for One)
     Nicholas R. Poort (I)  100.00%

Tri-Township School Board District 3 – Prairie Township (Vote for One)
     Melanie Mills  100.00%

Listen to 96.7 The Eagle for full coverage of the election results from Hometown News Now.

(Michigan City, IN) - Stepping Stone Shelter for Women and the Michigan City Mayor’s Office brought the community together to close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

Community members, local leaders, and business partners gathered on Friday to paint stones at City Hall before continuing the afternoon with a meal and community gathering at Social Que, which hosted a giveback benefiting Stepping Stone Shelter.

The stones were placed throughout the grounds at Stepping Stone Shelter as visible reminders that survivors are supported and never alone.

“By coming together with Stepping Stone Shelter, we are showing our support for survivors, honoring their strength and recognizing the important work being done to provide safety, resources and hope to those who need it,” said Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch.

“For more than 40 years, Stepping Stone Shelter has been committed to providing a safe place and a path forward for survivors of domestic violence,” said Kalah Riley of Stepping Stone Shelter.

“Events like this remind survivors that they have a community standing behind them,” she said.

(Indianapolis, IN) - It appears another execution will occur this week at Indiana State Prison.

Governor Mike Braun has denied clemency for death row inmate Jeffrey Weisheit. 

In denying clemency, he accepted the recommendation of the state’s parole board to go ahead with the execution.

Weisheit was convicted of killing two children under his care by setting their house on fire in Evansville more than 15 years ago.

His execution is scheduled early Thursday at the prison on Michigan City's west side.