Hoosiers asked for Memorial Day moment of silence
Republican State Sen. Jim Merritt asks all Hoosiers to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. Monday, Memorial Day, to show appreciation for those who have laid... Read more.
Don Barden, Gary casino owner, dies
Don Barden, owner of Majestic Star Casino in Gary, has died at his home in Detroit following a long battle with cancer. Mr. Barden also owned casinos in Las Vegas,... Read more.
Methodist Hospitals honor employees
MERRILLVILLE – Methodist Hospital employees from its Southlake Campus receive a Spirit Gram for exemplary work. The award is given to employees... Read more.
Methodist Hospitals honor nurses
GARY – Methodist Hospitals in Gary and Merrillville have honored its board certified nurses as part of Nurses Month in March. Those honored include Connie Adams,... Read more.
Strack opens stores in Lowell, Rensselaer
LOWELL – Strack & Van Til has opened revamped supermarkets in Lowell and Rensselaer. The store at on East Commercial Avenue has been undergoing remodeling since... Read more.
Construction safety awards banquet is May 12
MERRILLVILLE – The 11th annual Northwest Indiana Construction Awards banquet will be from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at Avalon Manor. ... Read more.
IU Health LaPorte sets Hispanic Health Fair
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Heart & Vascular Center will hold a Hispanic Health Fair on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to... Read more.
High-Speed Impact
Indianapolis Motor Speedway celebrates 100th anniversary of the Indy 500. by Rick A. Richards If there is any doubt about the impact the Indianapolis Motor Speedway... Read more.
Business en espanol
Minority-owned businesses help drive the economy. by Michael Puente Northwest Indiana was buried in snow in early February. Schools and businesses were forced to... Read more.
2011 Best of Northwest Indiana Business Winners
Best of Northwest Indiana Our readers pick their favorites in products, businesses, services and lifestyle. When Northwest Indiana residents find a good thing, they... Read more.