Popcorn Festival organizers choose AV provider
Local AV company HQ Production Audio was selected to power the sound and provide technical support for the 2025 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Sept. 6.
Builders host Parade of Homes
The Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana is hosting its 2025 Parade of Homes, showcasing newly built homes in Lake and Porter counties Sept. 20–21 and 27–28.
Project Maize approved
Project Maize, the $800 million data center proposed in Michigan City, is moving forward with the passing of four resolutions by the Michigan City Common Council.
Film showcases Bruce White
Bruce White, founder of White Lodging in Merrillville, is the subject of a new documentary that chronicles his life and journey building and growing White Lodging.
Mira Award nominations opens
TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, opened nominations for the 2026 Mira Awards honoring the state’s tech innovators.
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.
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 of Stars.
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.
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.
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.