The J-MARt Amoco

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

This Friday, you can see the world's largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific's 'Big Boy' #4014, pass through South Wanatah sometime between about 9:30 and 11 a.m., on its way to Washington DC for the nation's 250th birthday celebration. The Library may be a bit late opening on Friday if the train is running a bit late, 'cause we want to see it too!

05/28/2026

🥩 DEPUTY SAMUELSON BENEFIT RAFFLE 🥩

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Organized by the Franciscan Health Michigan City ER Staff, this benefit raffle will include FOUR chances to win a quarter of beef from Mitzner Meats. All proceeds will be forwarded directly to Deputy Samuelson and his family.

WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS: 🔹Contact a Franciscan Health Michigan City ER Staff member or purchase at the ER.
🔹Mitzner Meats | Call 219.716.2721 or purchase at one of our farmer’s market spots.
🔹The J-MARt Amoco on Hwy 30 in Wanatah
🔹John's Garage on Hwy 30 in Wanatah
🔹Shaffner Tire Service, Inc. in LaPorte
🔹Sims Meat Processing in Kingsford Heights

🎟️ Tickets: $20 each
Drawing Date: June 30

La Porte County Sheriff's Office

05/26/2026

Wear BLUE on Wednesday!
The J-MARt Amoco will have raffle tickets for a Quarter of Beef on sale next week. 4 chances to win, $20 each. $1,100+ value.

05/26/2026

Wanatah Public Library Alissa Clemons

Thanks to Deputy Jon Samuelson's uncle, Greg Samuelson.... we have some cool coloring pages to share and get out there before the school year ends! Get those students coloring, signing their name, well wishes, and school, and returning to any of these locations ASAP... so they can be shared with Jon to help inspire his fight to recover!

Completed coloring pages can be mailed/dropped off at these area locations. They will be posted at Jon's uncles store, Bennett's Up Towne Shoppes and other downtown businesses when his windows are filled! (PDF versions of the image for printing are available at bethanylaporte.com... you can also pick up printed copies for kids with free crayons at Bethany Church or Garwood Orchards).

Mail/Drop-off Locations:

BENNETT'S UP TOWNE SHOPPES
623 STATE STREET, LAPORTE, IN 46350

BETHANY CHURCH
102 G STREET, LAPORTE, IN 46350

GARWOOD ORCHARDS
5911 W. 50 SOUTH, LAPORTE, IN 46350

Note: Grown ups, Teens, and Elder-care facilities are welcome to join in coloring too!

05/26/2026

Wear blue Wednesday

📣 LA PORTE COUNTY: Let’s show up BIG on Wednesday! 📣

Wear BLUE this Wednesday, 5-27-2026, to stand with Deputy Jon Samuelson, his family, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, 911 dispatchers, first responders, and the entire Franciscan Health Michigan City team. 💙

Schools, businesses, organizations, and families across La Porte County are coming together to show support and solidarity. Post your blue, tag your friends, your school, your workplace, and use so we can flood social media with support from every corner of our community.

Strong communities do not stand by. They stand together. 💪

05/25/2026

UPDATE AS OF 05/27: Tickets available now!!! We will have them at farmers market soon.

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🥩 DEPUTY SAMUELSON BENEFIT RAFFLE 🥩

Organized by the Franciscan Health Michigan City ER Staff, this benefit raffle will include FOUR chances to win a quarter of beef from Mitzner Meats. All proceeds will be forwarded directly to Deputy Samuelson and his family.

TICKETS COMING SOON. To purchase tickets, contact a Franciscan Health Michigan City ER Nurse or one of the participating businesses. Tickets should arrive by the end of the week!

🎟️ Tickets: $20 each
Drawing Date: June 30

We’re proud to partner with The J-MARt Amoco, John's Garage, Shaffner Tire Service, Inc. , and Sims Meat Processing to support one of our community’s heroes.

LaPorte County Sheriff's Department

05/21/2026

Salem Church and the Wanatah American Legion Post 403 will be having a Memorial Day Service May 26th at 10am at the Legion. Everyone is welcome to join!

05/21/2026

Get your holiday gear
$1 each to celebrate 250 years of freedom