Taking the Pulse of a Town

​Sometimes the only way to understand how the citizens feel is to ask them. Over a six-week period, I traversed the
town of Michigan City on foot, knocking on doors and engaging in conversations about their deepest concerns about
their community.

This series — which won awards from the Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors Association and the Hoosier
State Press Association — takes a close and personal look at the stark choices faced by a town that has lost its industrial heritage. 

Here are a few of the articles that appeared in this six-part series. 
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Day-to-day issues vital
​to 1st Ward

Residents in the heart of the city appeal for responsive leadership. 

School Board angers
​4th Ward residents

Citizens decry the "goon squad" hired to "protect" students in the event of
​a teacher strike.

Lack of jobs big concern in
​5th Ward

The departure of several large industrial employers forces residents to reckon with their future prospects.

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