Chesterton, IN

The Prairie Duneland Trail has reopened to pedestrian and bicycle traffic following cleanup work to remove trees and debris left by the Aug. 11 derecho, according to the Town of Chesterton's Facebook page. Contracted brush hauler RPF Emergency Services LLC completed work along the trail after beginning the cleanup Sept. 29. The company covered all The post Prairie Duneland Trail now open for pedestrian and bicycle traffic appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

Stop by and check out everything that is happening in November at 219 Taproom in Chesterton. Family friendly, great food and service, and so much more. See the flyer for this months happening. Stop by 109 S 3rd St, in Chesterton. Call (219) 728-1381. Visit their website at www.219taproom.com. #wims #whfb #chesterton #duneland The post Check out everything that is happening in November at 219 Taproom in Chesterton appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2511 will host a free Veterans Supper at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the post, located at 1290 Wagner Road in Porter, the Town of Chesterton announced on its Facebook page. The event is open to all veterans and their guests, including children and grandchildren of veterans. The menu The post VFW Post 2511 in Porter to host free Veterans Supper on Saturday Nov 14 appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

The Town of Chesterton is offering residents a winter food waste composting drop-off location at the Chesterton Yard Waste Site. “The Town of Chesterton would like to remind folks that it’ll be easy and convenient to compost your food waste this winter by dropping it off in a dedicated bunker at the Chesterton Yard,” the The post Drop off food waste for composting this winter at Chesterton Yard Waste Site appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

The Chesterton Fire Department will be offering free CPR classes throughout 2026. The next class will be on Tuesday, November 17th, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Chesterton Fire Station, 702 Broadway. Participants will learn adult, child, and infant CPR, along with using an AED and choking relief. This class is not for The post Chesterton Fire Department offering free CPR class Nov. 17 appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

Join us tonight for Downtown Trick or Treat and showcase your business by handing out candy to hundreds of local families. Set up your table or at the Chamber of Commerce or on Broadway—don’t forget decorations and at least 1,000 pieces of candy to share. It’s a fun way to connect with the community and The post Duneland Chamber Downtown Chesterton Trick or Treat tonight appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

NORTHWEST INDIANA -- Pediatric patients in Franciscan Health emergency rooms, pediatric inpatient units and outpatient surgery centers in Michigan City, Chesterton, LaPorte, Dyer and Munster will now have stuffed animals to help make their hospital experience a little more comfortable, thanks to a donation by The Eva Martin Project. Representatives from The Eva Martin Project The post Franciscan Health receives stuffed animals for pediatric patients across Northwest Indiana appeared first on 95.

The Chesterton Street Department will begin its annual leaf program on Monday, Oct. 26, the Town of Chesterton announced on their Facebook page. The Town of Chesterton said the following on its Facebook page: "NOTE: During the first week of the leaf program—beginning, again, on Monday, Oct. 26—crews will NOT be following the customary schedule. The post Chesterton Street Department to begin annual leaf program on Monday Oct 26 appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.

Jim Hampton Jr. from Chesterton says he should be Real Rocker of the Day because he’s badass — and there’s nothing better than chilling on the balcony with a cigar and metal blasting. He’s into Metallica, Heartsick, Killswitch Engage, Nothing More, Breaking Benjamin and Rage Against the Machine. Jim loves The Bear’s concerts at Four Winds Field and spending time with family and friends. Proudly supported by Hensley Legal Group. Congrats, Jim – Real Rocker of the Day #328!

The Town of Chesterton reported on their Facebook page that Chesterton Park Superintendent Tyler McLead is announced that the Prairie Duneland Trail is closed today, Oct. 8, between 23rd Street and Pearson Road. The Town of Chesterton noted that this is a hard closure and no pedestrian or bicycle traffic are permitted on this leg The post Town of Chesterton: Prairie Duneland Trail closed between 23rd Street and Pearson Road today appeared first on 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS Radio.