Podcasts about Michigan City

Jorjiana is an American rapper from Michigan City, Indiana, who gained significant attention in 2024 and 2025. She is known for her unique, off-kilter conversational style that has been compared to rappers like Blueface, and her sound is heavily influenced by the Midwest rap scene. this is what I picked up around her energies and it seemed mainly her guides had some pointers for her navigating the industry

The Ransomware Minute is a rundown of the latest ransomware attacks & news, brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity. Listen to the podcast weekly and read it daily at https://ransomwareminute.com. For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybercrimemagazine.com.

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity at https://cybercrimemagazine.com. • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

Wendy and Rob talk to Steve Murray, one of the founders of Burn Em Brewing in Michigan City, IN. Burn Em is in a newer space with an interesting kitchen and lots of good beer on tap. You can find out more at their website. If you would like to see the labels mentioned in the show, those are also on their website.

Roy Lee Ward, who raped and murdered 15-year-old Stacy Payne in 2001, was executed by lethal injection early this morning at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. A North Texas middle school teacher and coach is in jail again, now facing a child pornography charge only days after his first arrest for secretly recording students. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The execution of convicted killer Roy Lee Ward was carried out this morning at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City... An Illinois man with a prior criminal record, 47-year-old Damian Schile, has been sentenced in Posey County... Some counterfeit $ 50 and $ 100 bills have been circulating in Princeton lately. Police warn businesses to be extra alert...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Norton, from WITZ, helps kick off the last hour with some action between Jasper and Evansville Central, Jasper winning 47-12. We Oler, head coach for Northeastern, talks about their win over Centerville, 29-27. Our favorite, David Deaton calls us to talk about Coridon Central losing a tough one to Salem, 53-33. From WNAS, Brian Sullivan discusses Floyd Central with a dominant win against Columbus East, 56-22. Coach French from Michigan City talks about their big win against Lake Central, where he praises his best and who seals the win for them. Paul Condry, along with others, helped us put a bow on this one talking about Portage vs Chesterton, 16-36. Busy night.. What was your favorite match-up tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deciding between living in Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo? These two West Michigan cities are just 50 minutes apart, but they each offer a unique lifestyle, opportunities, and community feel. Whether you're considering a move for work, school, or quality of life, this guide will help you compare Grand Rapids vs Kalamazoo and see which city might be the best fit.SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLKp_rEg77NKMFthOTVeiw?sub_confirmation=1 Contact us now:Call or Text: (616) 330-2555Email: info@marketgr.comMoving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide!https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guideMore from Group Realtors:Website

The Bronchos got their first win of the season beating Michigan City. Can this passing attack continue to dominate with the Mavs coming into the Shu?

Jeff went toe to toe on the road at Chatard. Now they come home to host Michigan City.

In this episode, Tales From The Green Room presents their conversations with Joe Marcinek and Jeremy Hoenig recorded before their respective performances during Jazz Fest 2025 in New Orleans – featuring two  musicians swimming in the same music circles in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally - and both connected with Melvin Seals!   Marcinek joins the show before his stellar appearance leading Dead Funk Summit during the Crawfish Festival at The Broadside, and is joined by soulful percussionist, drummer, vocalist, Rick King – a member of the Summit on this day.  King talks about getting drawn into the Grateful Dead vibe, including with his own band, Rick King's Royal Hustle, elaborating on how magic happens on stage with Marcinek. Hoenig sits down with the hosts before holding down the beat on drums at his gig with Melvin Seals & JGB at Café Istanbul -  made possible by venue host Mitch Stein, responsible for curating a stellar lineup of musicians at the venue during Jazz Fest.The Marcinek segment – recorded the very day his new album, The Groove Sessions, was released -  delves into Joe's late entry into music, his love for New Orleans sounds, the evolution of his Dead Funk Summit project now taking on a life of its own, and the special energy created by different musicians joining the venture around the country - including the likes of George Porter, Jr. and the aforementioned, Melvin Seals. The Crawfish King, Shaggy Davis, even makes a cameo during the interview! Hoenig talks about his own musical journey  from being inspired by his father's record collection to his current gig with the iconic Seals, playing with Camille Boudin of The Radiators, and reflects on “falling into the groove” playing beats the first time he entered the New Orleans music scene. Jeremy identifies a cadre of his favorite New Orleans drummers and how playing with Melvin Seals & JGB is the perfect fit for him. Joe Marcinek, Rick King, and Jeremy Hoenig go in depth sharing their experiences in the music scene, their love for improvisation, and the collaborative spirit they embody, providing for a heartwarming and informative episode.HIGHLIGHTSWhen you have a band that plays all the time, it's easy to kind of go through the motions…where if you've never played together or it's something new, everyone's really locked in. Are we hitting the changes? Are we going to the move? Any little change that a musician does, that's when the magic happens.-Joe Marcinek on brining in different musicians to his "Dead Funk Summit"I read something about Miles Davis saying, “ I don't talk to my musicians about music, because if I would have to talk to 'em about it, I hired the wrong people in the first place. And I always think about that.-Rick King on the possibility of creating situations where magic can happen on stage among musicians, if you talk too much about it. You can imagine how proud I am  to be playing this music, which for me has all the styles that I love, and  the music I gravitate towards. It's blues, it's funk, it's reggae, it's jazz, it's country. It's all these rhythms. And Jerry knew, when he had his own band, he wanted to explore all those different things. So that's why I feel it's a very good fit for me… and personally, I just, I enjoy it. It lets me have everything that I love in one band.-Jeremy Hoenig on being a member of "Melvin Seals & JGB"PHOTOSBackstage Photos at NOLA Crawfish Fest – 4.29.25 – by Appelbaum ImagesSPONSOR SHOUT OUTSSpecial Thanks to Son Vo  (Jerry's Middle Finger) for his expert audio engineering skills editing the interview with Joe Marcinek and Rick King- recorded in a very noisy, outdoor backstage area at the Broadside in New Orleans during the Crawfish Festival - making this episode possible! Son Vo is also a talented writer! Check out his compelling story, now available as an audiobook: Tales of the Mekong Delta Bluesman - Autobiography of Son Vo@sonvosongsSpecial thanks also to Mitch Stein - producer of JazzFest after shows at Café Istanbul - for welcoming us to the venue and accommodating our interview with Jeremy Hoenig! Checkout and download Mitch's DEADSHOWZ App – The most powerful mobile Grateful Dead search engine on the planet! LINKSJOE MARCINEKhttps://www.joemarcinekband.com/The Groove Session – Album – Joe Marcinek Bandhttps://www.jesusmolina.org/https://www.groovesessionmusic.com/Upcoming ShowsJoe Marcinek's Dead Funk Summit w/ Melvin Seals, Tony Hall, Cliff Porter, and Rick King 22 Aug  -Good People Good Times Music Festival 2025 – Nashville, IN23 Aug - Rockopelli Music Fest 2025 -  Crown Point, IN24 Aug – Park Theater - Holland, MIJoe Marcinek Band31 Aug – Sunday Is Dead – Harlan Records, Outside Show,  San Francisco, CA 4pm – 7:15pm    w/ Angeline Saris, Dylan Teifer, Jerry Saracini, Jeff Hobbs, Jen Freebairn)Event Organized by Mr. Hat Presents27 Sep  - Michigan City's Last Splash Fest 2025 - Michigan City, INRICK KINGRick King's Royal Hustlehttps://www.honeyislandswampband.com/Upcoming Shows

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Kirby Atwell, an Army veteran, real estate investor, and host of the Living Off Rentals podcast. Kirby's journey from military service to financial freedom offers a practical roadmap for investors seeking a sustainable, high-cash-flow strategy. Kirby's interest in real estate began in 2006 while stationed in El Paso, Texas, after reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad.” His first purchase, a turnkey property across the street, sparked a career that would include multiple rental acquisitions before leaving the Army in 2011. Initially, Kirby built a high-volume house-flipping business, completing around 75 projects in five years. While the operation looked successful from the outside, the overhead, contractor management, and constant pressure to “feed the machine” made it an unsustainable treadmill. Recognizing that his initial goal was freedom, not endless hustle, Kirby pivoted. After a short return to corporate work, he began acquiring long-term rentals in Northwest Indiana. A chance experiment, turning a basement apartment into an Airbnb, netted $22,000 in one summer, far exceeding the annual income from some of his long-term units. This discovery led him to transition entirely to short-term rentals, focusing on modestly priced multi-unit properties that could also work as long-term rentals if needed. Kirby now manages 39 short-term rental listings, primarily clustered near Michigan City and Valparaiso, Indiana, with additional properties in southwest Florida. By concentrating on one region before expanding, he built economies of scale in operations, supply management, and cleaning services. His strategy centers on risk-averse investing—buying affordable properties in areas with steady demand drivers, from national parks to local universities—while maintaining the flexibility to pivot between rental strategies. Jonathan and Kirby discuss the power of “reps” in real estate, why clustering investments boosts efficiency, and how to vet short-term rental opportunities by analyzing local competition. Kirby also shares his process for furnishing units cost-effectively, his rule of thumb for net returns (1% of purchase price monthly), and the importance of avoiding over-leverage. Today, through his Living Off Rentals platform, Kirby coaches other investors to build similar portfolios. His philosophy combines conservative acquisition criteria with creative income strategies, allowing investors to create both cash flow and long-term equity without the burnout of high-volume flipping. In this episode, you will hear: The importance of taking action before having everything figured out Why scaling a flipping business often leads to burnout and thin margins How an experimental basement Airbnb reshaped Kirby's investing approach The advantages of clustering short-term rentals in one market Identifying risk-averse properties with strong cash flow potential Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Living Off Rentals website - www.livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@LivingOffRentals Find Living Off Rentals on Facebook - www.facebook.com/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals on Instagram - www.instagram.com/livingoffrentals Connect with Kirby Atwell on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kirbyatwell Living Off Rentals on TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 4 Steps to Living Off Rentals - www.livingoffrentals.com/start Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Wind Phone installed in Michigan City full 63 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:47:37 +0000 T9BDeA6Kq5ln3aus5rsqNmqYNLT67I2q news Chicago All Local news Wind Phone installed in Michigan City A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of August 6, 2025. Michigan City's $311 million Sola development will feature a 12-story Renaissance hotel, alongside condos, townhomes and retail. Randolph County Judge Dale Arnett faces 11 disciplinary charges for delays that led to extended jail stays and case dismissals. Also: Southwest resumes Indy-Chicago flights, Moores Hill seeks proposals for school reuse, and a Muncie manufacturer announces expansion. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 28, 2025. A proposed $830 million data center project in Michigan City is advancing without local tax incentives. Indiana colleges have restructured or eliminated 404 low-enrollment degree programs statewide. Also: Bloomington's Emra Biopharma acquires new land for expansion, Ivy Tech launches a child education apprenticeship in Jasper, and Ultimate Technologies names Andy Dalton as CEO. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

A Harvard study finds that the thousands of dams humans have built over the last couple centuries have locked up so much water it's actually affected Earth's poles! We'll try to explain. Plus: starting today in Michigan City, Indiana, it's the Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival. Water storage in dams has caused minute shifts in Earth's poles (Harvard's Advancing Earth and Space Sciences) The Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival It would be a dam shame if you didn't back our show on Patreon

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 15, 2025. Marian University is launching a new program designed to address Indiana's ongoing teacher shortage. A Newton County manufacturer has acquired a company headquartered in Illinois. Plus, the mayor of Michigan City is shutting down talks of a proposed data center project. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

Northwest Indiana is turning a corner. In this week's episode of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, we report from Valparaiso University as part of IBJ Media's Innovate Indiana Series. From Gary to Michigan City, billions in infrastructure, tourism, and redevelopment projects are fueling growth across the region. We examine Gary's new convention center partnership with Hard Rock Casino, major investment in U.S. Steel's Gary Works plant, and a downtown revitalization effort led by Mayor Eddie Melton and the University of Notre Dame. Also in this episode: Matt Schuffert, CEO of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, on Gary's hotel and convention center development Plans for a $1 billion expansion at the Digital Crossroads data center campus in Hammond Completion of South Shore Line double tracking and new real estate projects in Michigan City BP's Whiting refinery and the Mammoth Solar Project advancing new energy initiatives The Dean and Barbara White Foundation's investments in education and quality of life IU students launch 9AM Club, a hangover-friendly cocktail made in partnership with Cardinal Spirits Yelp's Brittany Smith highlights five outdoor dining destinations across Indiana News around the state: Muncie approves outdoor drinking districts, Columbus extends public art display, and a $13 million apprenticeship pathway launches statewide Next week: We're in downtown Indianapolis covering the economic impact of the WNBA All-Star Game.  

This week (7/11 & 7/13) on ART ON THE AIR features New York City-based singer-songwriter Robert Scheffler whose third full-length studio album, “Truce,” was released June 26. Next ceramic artist and owner of Duneland Pottery Studio, David L Arreola shares his own artistic journey.Our spotlight is on a Michigan City walking tour based on Sandra L Young's “Divine Vintage” novel series on July 17th.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-07-01/art-on-the-air-july-13-2025

The screams echoing through Oregon State Hospital that morning weren't from the mentally ill patients—they were from 47 people dying in agony after taking their first bite of breakfast.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:51.611 = Show Open00:03:48.028 = An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital00:21:32.591 = Radiant Boy00:28:19.019 = Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland00:38:31.908 = The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders00:50:31.332 = A Big Muddy Monster01:02:18.749 = The Haunted Empire State Building Bathrooom01:06:03.789 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubz=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 18, 2022NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/oregon-state-hospital-47-dead/

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of June 19, 2025. Officials in Michigan City have cut the ribbon on a major project along the South Shore Line, but a $101 million mixed-use project is being delayed. Plus, Duke Energy could explore the sale of its coal-fired units in Vermillion County. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

This week, we went over to Michigan City and Hit Swells, A Dive Bar. Tune in to see what we thought. Enjoy!

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of June 18, 2025. Michigan City cut the ribbon today on a major project along the South Shore Line, while another mixed-use development in the city has been delayed. Plus, Butler University gets a gift to launch a new leadership institute. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

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A $27 million spending package at the Indianapolis City-County Council's Monday meeting was overshadowed by the fallout from a sexual harassment investigation. The Circle City Readers program is now funded through December. The northwest Indiana utility NIPSCO is working to repair a seawall near its Michigan City coal plant. People protested President Donald Trump's latest travel ban at the Indianapolis International Airport. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Kyla Webb is a passionate musician and performer based in Michigan City. She is the lead vocalist of Skirt, a band that fuses country, funk, and jazz to create a distinct sound. Influenced early by The Beatles, blues, and Dolly Parton, Webb began playing guitar, banjo, and mandolin while honing her vocal and songwriting skills.A graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a theater degree, Webb has toured nationally as a silent film actor and clown under her alter ego, Sammy Tramp. Her performances blend classic vaudeville charm with modern storytelling, captivating audiences in burlesque and cabaret venues across the country.In addition to music and theater, Webb works as a freelance bartender and designer, creating posters for local businesses. She enjoys spending time in nature and attending concerts with her wife, drawing inspiration from the creative spirit and authenticity of the Michigan City community.Her artistic versatility and dedication to uplifting local culture make her a standout in the Northwest Indiana arts scene.GreatNews.Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note! The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you'll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region's only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.

This week, we went over to Michigan City and hit Galveston Steakhouse. Enjoy!

This week, we headed out to Michigan City to visit Joe & Freddy's. Enjoy!

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including how the next big piece of Michigan City's pivot to resort town is underway and seven Chicago buildings in need of a rescue.Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson says sanctuary city law keeps Chicago safer in high-profile House testimony, the Justice Department files to join legal challenge to Illinois nonprofit diversity law, the Art Institute returns a stolen sculpture to Nepal, and Elgin-based Middleby is spinning off its food processing business.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck about conscious leadership. Jennifer Mulholland is an author, strategist, alchemist, executive coach, and co-owner of Plenty Consulting. From a very young age, she's been dedicated to raising the consciousness of people on the planet. For the last decade, she and her business partner, Jeff Shuck, have helped thousands of conscious leaders and businesses grow in revenue, impact, and fulfillment. Before becoming co-owner of Plenty, Jennifer was Chief Innovation Officer at SunGard, a Fortune 500 technology company. She founded several businesses focused on bridging the gap between information and impact in healthcare, technology, and holistic wellbeing. She is a certified Reiki and Theta healer trained in shamanic and energy medicine. She has a B.S. degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Psychology, and Coaching from the University of Utah. Jennifer was a two-sport Division I athlete and captain at the University of Delaware, playing both field hockey and lacrosse. She lives in Park City, Utah, where she enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle with her husband and two children in the mountain town she's called home for almost thirty years. Jeff Shuck is an accomplished leader and entrepreneur with deep experience in leadership development, consulting, and social impact. Jeff is co-owner of Plenty Consulting with his business partner Jennifer Mulholland. Together, they have helped thousands of for-profit and non-profit leaders and organizations create their strategies, grow their fundraising, innovate new programs, and develop conscious cultures. Before founding Plenty, Jeff was co-founder and CEO of fundraising firm Event 360, raising nearly a billion dollars for charity over 12 years. Jeff graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Rochester and earned an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and an MS in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern. His work in positive change and social impact has been featured in a variety of outlets such as Marketplace, the Wall Street Journal, Fatherly, and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Jeff is an avid musician, writer, and fitness enthusiast and lives in Michigan City, Indiana with his wife and four children.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Joseph Corcoran had been on Indiana's death row since 1999. He is responsible for 4 murders, but it’s really 6! He was pronounced dead at 1:44 a.m. EST (12:44 CENTRAL) at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. This is the first state execution since 2009. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. Integrating technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for students and educators. In this Learning Through Technology podcast episode, Alex and Bob connect with Kevin McGuire, Director of Technology at Michigan City Area Schools. Kevin shares his journey from network administrator to DoT and for a short tenure, CFO, highlighting the need to bridge departments and involve the community in funding tech initiatives. He discusses both short-term and strategic technology planning that delivers positive student outcomes. He shares his focus on staff development and stresses the importance of internet access for students, technology's role in education, and measuring tech effectiveness on student outcomes. His unique perspective blends financial management and technology leadership, offering insights into strategic planning for schools. Take advantage of this insightful conversation! Like what you're hearing on the podcasts and want to dive deeper? Subscribe to our Newsletter here: https://stsed.com/podcast/

To start off the second hour of the show, Andy Dorrel of Culver Academies calls Coach to break down what his team did well in their 48-7 win over John Glenn. Chris Norton of WITZ calls in and talks about Jasper's 31-14 win over their rival Vincennes Lincoln, and also what he likes about working at WITZ, at Coach's request. Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins to breakdown Lawrence Central's 17-14 win over Carmel. Mike Kelly of Hamilton Southeastern talks about the close game his team won over Brownsberg. The final score was 30-23. He talks about how tough it is to face Brownsberg, and the chip on their shoulder his team had after losing to Brownsberg previously. Both Keith Meyers of Indiana SRN and Cam Eckles of Indiana High School Sports.com call to give in-depth coverage of the Yorktown 28-27 Mt. Vernon game. Nick Stroud of Crawford County calls the show to talk about their long overdue 24-16 win over Clarskville. It snaps a 32-game losing streak for the team. Paul Condry calls Coach and the two recap the Crowne Point 35-8 win over Michigan City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of his show talking to economist at the University of Indianapolis, Dr. Matt Will, about the latest job market reports.   Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about the latest accusations of Garth Brooks for sexual assaulting and raping a former makeup artist. He also talks about Joe Biden and AOC's recent comments about the economy and winning Texas respectively.   Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about Alejandro Mayorkas saying there is no money left to respond to hurricane damage. Tony also talks about Doug Emhoff denying that he slapped his ex-girlfriend.   Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show by talking about U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan going to an event hosted by Michigan City and talks about other local political polls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuay4eIN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:04:26.825 = An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital00:24:23.309 = Radiant Boy00:31:06.801 = Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland00:42:56.441 = The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders00:54:55.329 = A Big Muddy Monster01:07:56.060 = The Haunted Empire State Building Bathrooom01:11:38.773 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July 18, 2022CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/OregonStateHospital

Kirby Atwell is a former US Army Officer turned real estate investor and podcast host with a focus on short-term rentals! Kirby starts with his experience in the military and jumping into real estate shortly after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”! With over 100 renovated properties under his belt, he shares great insights on small and large flips including pros and cons of both options. Kirby discusses the midwest markets that he focuses on to maximize cash flow and how experimenting with a basement short-term rental led him to change his focus to STRs! He sprinkles in some STR horror stories and closes with a bullish take on owning vacation rentals in Michigan City. If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Kirby Atwell, Living Off Rentals Link: Living Off Rentals Podcast Link: Best Fit Homes (Network Referral) Link: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant (Book Recommendation) Guest Questions 01:40 Housing Provider Tip - Take the CIC property management class! 03:56 Intro to our guest, Kirby Atwell! 11:04 Kirby's first couple properties! 15:27 Kirby's return to Chicago after the military! 19:22 Comparing small vs large flips. 26:12 Getting aggressive on acquisition. 32:34 Building a cash flow for financial freedom! 38:09 Experimenting with Short Term Rentals. 45:52 STR horror stories! 50:40 Deal flow in Michigan City. 56:28 Starting a podcast. 59:00 What is your competitive advantage? 60:07 One piece of advice for new investors. 61:06 What do you do for fun? 62:40 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  63:40 Local Network Recommendation?  64:31 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.

Welcome to the  Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we're focusing on the journey of healing your heart and breaking down the barriers that keep you from living your best life. Angela Adkins is a speaker, author, and a spiritual development coach. She specializes in heart healing.  Angela has written a workbook called Heart Sessions with Jesus: Basic Tools for Healing and Freedom, and has an online course that goes along with the workbook. She also recently wrote the novel "Twice Broken", a compelling story of a girl who experienced extreme brokenness and abuse finding healing and purpose. "Twice Broken" will be officially released on September 10th, 2024 and is now available for preorder on Amazon. Angela was born in Michigan City, Indiana, and she moved to Florida in 2001. There she met her husband, Seth, and together they have six children. Seth and Angela were youth and college pastors in Sarasota, FL until 2010. In 2010, they planted a church in Bradenton, Florida. In 2018 the Lord called them to Ohio, where they currently lead the River in Delta in Delta, OH, and are actively planting churches and discipleship groups. Angela has been actively involved in healing of the heart since 2008. She is the founder of Inspired Women, a community of women in Ohio gathering to energize their faith and grow with God.  Angela has a passion for people to receive healing, find freedom, and be released into their destiny. She loves to see people meet Jesus in a radical way and be discipled to bring change to culture across the globe. You can contact Angela at angelaadkins.com for more info on speaking engagements, workshops, heart sessions, coaching, and more. You can find her books and resources on the website as well. Connect with Angela here: Instagram:  @angelaadkinswrites Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559202871173 Website:  angelaadkins.com Grab the freebie here: https://www.angelaadkins.com/free-resources =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  Request to join here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application GET MORE CLIENTS: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/client-acquisition-accelerator-pdf DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators

Ret. Marine Terry Slatic fills in for Philip Teresi  Hamtramck, Michigan City Council votes to boycott Israel - AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that? - Jonathan Isaac, who famously stood for national anthem in 2020 bubble, agrees to new deal with Magic - Thieves Kept Stealing the Traffic Lights, So Authorities Decided to Remove Them Altogether    KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson   Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X   Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com   Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IN THIS EPISODE: The governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital) *** It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) YOUTUBE CHAPTERS AND TIMESTAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:05:44.930 = Appointment With Fear, “And Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945)00:32:09.459 = Weird Darkness, “An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital”00:51:18.784 = Box 13, “The First Letter” (August 22, 1948)01:19:08.463 = Weird Darkness, “Radiant Boy”01:26:16.930 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Doll” (October 10, 1974)02:12:30.242 = Weird Darkness, “Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland02:24:31.749 = The Chase, “Greedy Crockeys” (February 08, 1953)02:54:58.088 = Weird Darkness, “The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders”03:08:01.363 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Vs The Invaders” (date unknown)03:35:55.754 = Weird Darkness, “The Big Muddy Monster”03:48:59.892 = Cloak And Dagger, “The Frank Bakers Story” (May 07, 1950)04:19:13.974 = Weird Darkness, “Haunted Empire State Building”04:25:08.602 = The Creaking Door, “Dummy” (date unknown)04:56:02.222 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)====="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46=====WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.=====CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240608/

A century ago, coastal dunes threatened to overwhelm the city of Florence, Oregon. The sand swallowed roads, highways, and houses. When “Dune” author Frank Herbert visited the area in 1957, he was stunned by the awesome power of the sand. Eventually, it inspired his fictional desert planet, Arrakis.But now, the dunes that inspired “Dune” are disappearing. To solve the sand problem, the US Forest Service planted dunes with non-native beachgrass, hoping its strong roots would keep the dunes in place. The strategy worked… too well. The grass spread, out-competing native species and transforming the dunes. At one popular spot, roughly 60% of what was once open sand is now gone.Producer Justine Paradis traveled to the Oregon Coast to see the mountains of sand which inspired a sci-fi classic, and meet the people working to save them.Featuring Dina Pavlis, Patty Whereat Phillips, and Jesse Beers. SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member. Subscribe to our (free) newsletter.Follow Outside/In on Instagram or Twitter, or join our private discussion group on Facebook. LINKSThese aerial photos demonstrate the dramatic changes in the Oregon dunes since 1941.Dina Pavlis' Secrets of the Oregon Dunes Facebook pageThe Oregon dunes are the setting of an episode of “Lassie” (1964), in which a little girl gets lost in a sand storm. New hires at the Forest Service in Florence are shown this film during orientation.The Siuslaw Public Library in Florence is home to the eclectic Frank Herbert collection, as reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting. These are books donated by Herbert's daughter which he was reading at the time he wrote ‘Dune,' and are available to the public. Fans make the pilgrimage to browse the collection, which includes titles on the desert, politics in the Middle East, computation, Scottish folk singing, rug hooking, and much more.Frank Herbert originally visited Florence to research a proposed magazine article on the Forest Service's dune, as reported on the Siuslaw News. His (unsuccessful) proposal, “They Stopped the Moving Sands,” can be read in “The Road to Dune.”An episode of Endless Thread about the time a six-year-old boy fell into a tree hole (he's fine now) in Michigan City, Indiana. CREDITSOutside/In host: Nate HegyiReported, produced, and mixed by Justine Paradis Edited by Taylor Quimby and Katie ColaneriOur team also includes Felix Poon. NHPR's Director of Podcasts is Rebecca LavoieSpecial thanks to Meg Spencer, Kegen Benson, Armand Rebischke, and Kevin Mittge. Music by Sarah the Illstrumentalist, Elm Lake, Chris Zabriskie, and Blue Dot Sessions.Outside/In is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio.

Back in 2013, the sand dunes of Michigan City, Indiana swallowed a six-year-old boy. It took rescuers nearly 4 hours to dig him out of 12 feet of sand. It was a phenomenon that scientists hadn't studied in-depth. But Facebook recreational naturalists were on the case. In this episode of Endless Thread, producer Grace Tatter and host Ben Brock Johnson go down an internet rabbit hole and bring bring us an explanation of what happened, the coexistence of miracles and science and even the including the six-year-old boy who's now an adult. "We're pro-portal and we're pro- tree hole," Ben says. "Basically anywhere there's space, we want to explore it."