JOANN Fabric to close 7 stores in Region
JOANN Fabric Stores will close in seven Region towns after an announcement that the retail chain will close 500 locations.
Melt Brow & Blowout Bar opens
The Duneland Chamber of Commerce welcomed Melt Brow & Blowout Bar, a new beauty salon, to Chesterton last year.
Unity Foundation awarded $3.6M grant
The Unity Foundation of La Porte County was awarded a $3.6 million Lilly Endowment grant to Open Doors to Housing in La Porte County.
Gary creates new advisory council
The City of Gary announced the next phase of its partnership with the AARP: the creation of a new Age-Friendly Advisory Council to best meet the needs of the city’s older residents.
1 Million Cups to host upcoming events
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana is hosting its next free networking event for entrepreneurs with coffee from Bean Me Up Roastery Feb. 26 in Hammond.
United Way to host homebuyer fair
The United Way of Northwest Indiana is inviting community members to a free First-Time Homebuyer Fair March 8 in Portage.
Mrvan announces Congressional App winners
Dilylah Johnson, Gabriella Holt and Logan Haskins of Lowell High School are the winners of the Congressional App Challenge in Indiana’s First Congressional District.
Health Department unveils mobile clinic
The Lake County Health Department hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 7 to celebrate the unveiling of its new mobile health clinic.
SSCVA to host sports summit
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will host a Sports Summit Feb. 26 aimed at helping communities keep pace with the growing sports tourism industry.
Hard Rock Casino donates to Gary Schools
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana recently donated $500,000 to the Gary Community School Corp. for upgrades and equipment purchases across the district.