It’s time for you to submit your films to the 2012 Heartland Film Festival. Call for Entries opens today and your film may be eligible for one of our cash prizes, including the $100,000 Grand Prize for Best Narrative Feature, $25,000 Grand Prize for Best Documentary Feature or $10,000 for the Vision Award for Best […]
CROWN POINT – Licensed practical nurses in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago region are invited to an LPN Open House at the University of St. Francis from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, to learn more about the university’s LPN to Associate of Science in nursing transition program. Faculty and the USF Crown
LAPORTE – Since 1983 Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, the La Porte Hospital Foundation and the La Porte Hospital Auxiliary have sponsored scholarships and awards/loans to provide financial assistance to students pursuing healthcare careers. More than $128,750 was distributed to 42 students in 2011. The following Auxiliary scholarships are available in 2012: Auxiliary Scholarships
SCHERERVILLE – Erin Trzcinski has been named director of Strategic Development for the Business Solutions Group. She is a 2011 graduate of Purdue University. She assists with new business, advertising, public relations and social media. Christine Wallace has been named vice president of business development for the Staff Source division o Business Solutions Group. Previously,
GARY – Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson has announced that Speros Batistatos, president and CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, has been appointed to the Gary Park Board. “Speros has a true passion for the City of Gary and we are delighted that is joining the park board,” said Freeman-Wilson. “I am honored to
WESTVILLE – The National POW/MIA flag, along with the American Veterans Traveling Tribute will be at Purdue University North Central from July 3-7. The 40-foot by 60-foot flag will be hoisted atop a crane being provided by Tonn and Blank Construction Co. The flag is a symbol of concern about U.S. military personnel taken prisoner
MICHIGAN CITY – Members Advantage Credit Union is offering two scholarships for high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores. The Gail Walker Memorial Scholarship is in honor of former board member Gail Walker who died in 2008. The Leona Bruno Scholarship is in memory of the first manager of Members Advantage. Applications are available
MERRILLVILLE – The 15th annual Indiana State Pocket Billiards championship is taking place through Sunday, March 4 at the Radisson Star Plaza. Hundreds of pool players from the state will participate in individual and team events. Among those on hand will be eight-time world champion Nick Varner who will demonstrate techniques needed to become a
MUNSTER – Linda Eyermann has been named Innovator of the Month for Februaryary by the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. Eyermann tells visual stories through art and when a young man was seriously injured in an auto accident in Wheatfield, she wanted to demonstrate how the tragedy impacted family and friends. Eyermann, director of
GARY – Ben Clement has been Innovator of the Month for February by the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. Clement promotes Gary to film and television productions. Recent films shot partially in Gary include “Transformers 3” and “Nightmare on Elm Street.” More than 80 films have been produced in Gary since Clement took over
