Cursive Academy launches
A new Cursive Academy in Gary, led by Terrell and Chelsea Whittington, aims to teach students ages 8-17 cursive handwriting as many schools no longer teach the art.... Read more.
Hoosier Star returns
Adult winners from the past nine Hoosier Star competitions will return to the stage of the La Porte Civic Auditorium Sept. 13, to compete for the title Hoosier Star... Read more.
South Shore PR celebrates first location
South Shore Public Relations hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 21 to celebrate the woman-owned firm's newest location at 517 Franklin Street in Michigan City.... Read more.
Gary unveils mural
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton hosted a mural dedication ceremony Aug. 28, unveiling a mural of Gary native and Grammy winner Deniece Williams at 25th and Broadway.... Read more.
Nippon to revamp blast furnace
Nippon Steel is moving ahead with plans to spend about $300 million to revamp Blast Furnace No. 14, the largest blast furnace at Gary Works, starting in 2026.... Read more.
Hospital performs new procedure
Powers Health is performing a new minimally invasive procedure for a common heart condition, tricuspid regurgitation, which can progress to other conditions if untreated.... Read more.
Merrillville hotel reopens
Apex2024, ownership group of Sleep Inn & Suites in Merrillville, celebrated the hotel's opening Aug. 25, after investing over $2 million in interior and exterior... Read more.
Portage to host expo
70 national promotional product vendors will converge on Northwest Indiana for the Promo Pop-Up Expo Sept. 9, at the Construction Advancement Foundation in Portage.... Read more.