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Call the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate helpIf you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoug...
08/31/2026

Call the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate help

If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of su***de—or a mental health or substance use crisis—please call 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7.

For additional information and resources, please visit 988Indiana.org

988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number. It offers a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, whether you’re contemplating su***de, experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, or undergoing any other emotional distress.

988 is a way forward. It’s someone who gets you, a listening ear and the nonjudgmental support you need. It’s whatever help you need, when you need it, where you need it.

People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

*CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text IN to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis counseling. We’re here for you.

*VETERANS CRISIS LINE (for military service members, veterans, and family): Call 800-273-8255 and press 1 or else text 838255. Support for the deaf and hard of hearing is available at 1-800-799-4889.

Resources available in NWI for victims of domestic violenceThe Urban League of Northwest Indiana is reminding the victim...
08/31/2026

Resources available in NWI for victims of domestic violence

The Urban League of Northwest Indiana is reminding the victims of domestic violence that resources are available for them, right now; that you deserve to be safe and to feel safe, always; and that help is only a call away, as soon as you’re ready to make it.

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

Domestic violence is the mistreatment of a family member, friend, or intimate partner which can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.

It can include abuse toward partners or spouses, children, elderly individuals, and anyone living in the same household.

FORMS OF ABUSE

Domestic violence can take many forms:

*Physical abuse.
*Emotional or psychological abuse.
*Sexual abuse.
*Financial or economic abuse.
*Coercive control.
*Technology-based abuse.
*Harassment and stalking.

WARNING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Victims may experience the following:

*Anxiety or depression.
*Fear or constant worry.
*Low self-esteem.
*Isolation from others.
*Feelings of hopelessness.
*Self-harm and/or suicidal thoughts.

GET HELP NOW

*National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233.

*The Caring Place 24/7 Hotline (Valparaiso): 800-933-0466.

*Gabriel’s Horn Hotline (Valparaiso): 219-242-2799.

*Porter County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Victim Assistance Unit: 219-465-3433.

*Haven House (NWI): 219-931-2090.

*Sojourner Truth House (Gary): 219-885-2282.

*St. Jude House (Crown Point): 219-662-7066.

*Edgewater Health Building (Gary): 219-806-3472.

*Su***de & Crisis Hotline: 988.

*Emergency number: 911.

Local AA group meeting schedule for TOMORROW Tuesday Sept 1The following local Alcoholics Anonymous groups will meet TOM...
08/31/2026

Local AA group meeting schedule for TOMORROW Tuesday Sept 1

The following local Alcoholics Anonymous groups will meet TOMORROW, Tuesday, Sept. 1:

*9 a.m.: Wake Up Call, Portage Recovery Association; 6040 Lute Road, Portage.

*10 a.m.: Morning Glory, Dunes Fellowship House; 211 E. Sixth St., Michigan City.

*10 a.m.: Little Red Book, Serenity House/Group; 5157 Harrison St., Gary.

*10:30 a.m.: A Better Way, Salvation Army Church; 799 Capitol Road, Valparaiso.

*5:30 p.m.: Double Bubble, Dunes Fellowship House; 211 E. Sixth St., Michigan City.

*5:30 p.m.: Open Speaker Group, Parkdale Recovery Center; 350 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton.

*6 p.m.: Mama Tried, Living Victorious Church; 5855 Central Ave., Portage.

*6 p.m.: Living Free, Metropolitan Community Church Illiana; 5579 Clem Road, Portage.

*7 p.m.: Bill W. Group, Moraine House; 353 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso.

*7 p.m.: The Tuesday Group, Saint Peter Lutheran Church; 6540 Central Ave., Portage.

*7 p.m.: Serenity Step, Serenity House/Club; 5157 Harrison St., Gary.

*8 p.m.: Northwest Group, Peace United Church of Christ; 1001 W. 73rd Ave., Merrillville.

*8 p.m.: Redball Meeting, Portage Recovery Association; 6040 Lute Road, Portage.

Local NA group meeting schedule for TOMORROW Tuesday Sept 1The following local Narcotics Anonymous groups will meet TOMO...
08/31/2026

Local NA group meeting schedule for TOMORROW Tuesday Sept 1

The following local Narcotics Anonymous groups will meet TOMORROW, Tuesday, Sept. 1:

*11:30 a.m.: Emotions, Hyde Park Methodist Church; 6348 Harrison Ave., Hammond.

*5:30 p.m.: Ready & Willing Group, Dunes Fellowship House; 211 E. Sixth St., Michigan City.

*6 p.m.: Changing Lifestyles, Hammond Civic Center; 5825 Sohl Ave., Hammond.

*7 p.m.: R Group, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; 3711 Ridge Road, Highland.

*7 p.m.: Keep It Lit, 1916 U.S. 20, Michigan City.

*7 p.m.: HP Group, Hawthorne Park; 500 Ackerman Drive, Porter.

*7 p.m.: High Flyers, Kathy’s Hope (formerly Harold “Hal” Kelly Respite House; 1408 Chicago St., Valparaiso.

*8 p.m.: H.O.P.E. in Recovery, Heartland Recovery Center; 2068 Lucas Parkway, Lowell.

NA group meeting at Three20 Recovery TONIGHT Monday Aug 31Three20 Recovery will host a Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 6 ...
08/31/2026

NA group meeting at Three20 Recovery TONIGHT Monday Aug 31

Three20 Recovery will host a Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 6 p.m. TONIGHT, Monday, Aug. 31, at its offices at 320 S. Calumet Road, Chesterton.

Three20 Recovery is now hosting an NA group meeting EVERY Monday at 6 p.m.

The meeting is open to anyone seeking recovery from addiction and provides a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for individuals at any stage of their recovery journey.

The weekly Monday meeting at Three20 Recovery provides participants with the opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges of addiction and recovery. Through shared experiences, encouragement, accountability, and support, attendees can build meaningful connections and buttress their recovery efforts.

Whether someone is new to recovery, returning after time away, or looking to maintain long-term recovery, all are welcome to attend.

Enjoy CARS AND COFFEE at The Factory TOMORROW Sunday Aug 30Nic Bender, owner of South Shore Tattoo—1050 Broadway, Suite ...
08/29/2026

Enjoy CARS AND COFFEE at The Factory TOMORROW Sunday Aug 30

Nic Bender, owner of South Shore Tattoo—1050 Broadway, Suite 46, The Factory—will host a Cars and Coffee event from 7 to 10 a.m. in The Factory parking lot.

Moderns, classics, and exotics all welcome!

And coffee will be available from Trackside Coffee of Porter!

Nic is an altogether good guy and a huge booster of the Downtown Chesterton merchant community, so stop by, say hey, mix and mingle with your neighbors, and enjoy a strong shot of nostalgia!

Nic will also be holding a Cars and Coffee event on Sunday, Sept. 27; and Saturday, Oct. 25.

BUT PLEASE!

*NO burnouts.
*Parking spaces ONLY!

08/29/2026

Chesterton Park Board to meet on Tuesday Sept 1

The Chesterton Park Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the town hall, 726 Broadway.

The main order of business: A debrief on the damage sustained by the municipal park system on Aug. 11 and on cleanup and recovery operations.

Superintendent Tyler McLead will also report on the status of ongoing bond projects.

08/29/2026

Chesterton Sustainability Commission to meet on Tuesday Sept 1

The Chesterton Sustainability Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the Community Room at the town hall, 726 Broadway.

At that meeting, the Sustainability Commission will discuss the Town of Chesterton’s response to the Aug. 11 derecho and recovery operations.

The Sustainability Commission will also hear updates on the following:

*2026 beach cleanups.

*The rain barrel program.

*The new Sustainability Commissioner website at https://sites.google.com/view/chesterton-sustainability-
comm/home

FEMA and IDHS now hosting RAPID INTAKE CENTERS to assist uninsured or underinsured with storm damageThe Federal Emergenc...
08/29/2026

FEMA and IDHS now hosting RAPID INTAKE CENTERS to assist uninsured or underinsured with storm damage

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are now hosting a series of Rapid Intake Centers to assist the uninsured and underinsured recover from the Aug. 11 derecho.

“Our purpose is to get you into the system more quickly to expedite assistance,” FEMA said. “DON’T WAIT. GET REGISTERED. Let us help you take the first step toward recovery.”

PLEASE NOTE

*Bring identification.
*Bring proof of residency.
*If possible, bring documentation of damage sustained on Aug. 11.

For more information, go to https://www.in.gov/dhs/emergency-management-and-preparedness/august-2026-disaster

THE SCHEDULE

*8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TOMORROW, Sunday, Aug. 30: Hobart Fire Station No. 2, 2301-2411 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart.

*8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31: Lake County Purdue Extension, 2293 N. Main St., Crown Point.

*8 a.m. to 4 p.m Tuesday, Sept. 1: United Steelworkers Local 1014, 1301 Texas St., Suite 200, Gary.

*8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 2: United Steelworkers Local 1014, 1301 Texas St., Suite 200, Gary.

*8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3: United Steelworkers Local 1014, 1301 Texas St., Suite 200, Gary.

*8 a.m to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4: Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster.

*8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5: Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club, Munster.

All Porter County public compost sites to REOPEN TOMORROW Friday Aug 28The Portage, Valparaiso, and Boone Grove compost ...
08/27/2026

All Porter County public compost sites to REOPEN TOMORROW Friday Aug 28

The Portage, Valparaiso, and Boone Grove compost sites will all re-open at 8 a.m. TOMORROW, Friday, Aug. 28, and resume their normal business hours:

*VALPARAISO, 2150 W. Lincolnway. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

*PORTAGE, 6451 U.S. 12. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

*BOONE GROVE, 546S 400W. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

IDENTIFICATION WILL NOW BE CHECKED AND LOGGED

Going forward, we will be checking ID and documenting the names and addresses of those who drop off materials at all three compost sites

Please be patient with us as this is a new system!

Names and addresses MUST be legible.

NOT ACCEPTING MATERIALS FROM CONTRACTORS

For the foreseeable future contractors will NOT be permitted to dump their materials at any of three compost sites.

Contractors may contact either Duneland Materials (219-364-0030) or Crisman Sand Company (219-462-3114) for hours of operations and dumping fees.

Address

1490 Broadway
Chesterton, IN
46304

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12199261098

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