
Lawrences honored by foundation
LAPORTE – The LaPorte Hospital Foundation’s 32nd annual meeting recently recognized Dr. Ross and Sue Lawrence with honorary life memberships. The Lawrences have... Read more.

Porter-Starke hosts annual Turkey Trot
VALPARAISO – Porter-Starke Services Foundation will hold its eighth annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning. Some 1,800 runners are expected for the 5K and 10K... Read more.

St. Mary’s to build in Valparaiso
HOBART – St. Mary’s Medical Center has announced plans to build a 55,000-square-foot outpatient center in Valparaiso, near Indiana 49 and Burlington Beach Road.... Read more.

Federal grant helps Michigan City project
MICHIGAN CITY – A $1.3 million federal grant has been given to the LaPorte County Commissioners to develop property it owned on the south side of Michigan City.... Read more.

Lakeshore Chamber hosts economic panel
HAMMOND – The Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce will hold its seventh annual Business Expo and Luncheon starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Dynasty Banquet... Read more.

Notre Dame gets $3.5 million research grant
SOUTH BEND – The University of Notre Dame has been awarded a $3.55 million research grant for nanotechnology that will be used in the next generation of high-speed... Read more.

Purdue Cal hosts ‘marketing yourself’ panel
HAMMOND – Purdue University Calumet will host “You vs. Economy: Marketing Yourself in a Tough Economy,” a program on how to land or maintain job security during... Read more.

South Bend airport gets $750,000 grant
SOUTH BEND – South Bend Regional Airport has received a $750,000 grant to establish low-cost westbound service. The U.S. Department of Transportation grant is... Read more.

Fas-Pak acquires Michigan City property
MICHIGAN CITY – Fas-Pak, a custom packaging operation in LaPorte and Michigan City, has acquired the former Jaymar-Ruby office and factory on the south side of... Read more.

Fran Taylor named to Methodist board
GARY – Fran Taylor has been named to the board of directors of Methodist Hospitals. Taylor has been affiliated with the hospital for 35 years, including vice president... Read more.