MICHIGAN CITY - The city of Michigan City has increased its starting wage for lifeguards to $25 dollars an hour.
The "Times" reports the move was made to help enable the city to have a full staff.
Park Superintendent Ed Shinn told the "Times" that as of Monday Washington Park will have a full staff of 14 lifeguards, as "money talks."
Two out of the 14 will need to be certified. Until they do, they will be staying on land and helping with other duties until they receive their lifeguard certification.
Previous to the wage hike, the city struggled to get enough applicants to attain a full staff.