MICHIGAN CITY – The 4th annual Great Lakes Superboat Grand Prix Aug. 2-5 resulted in an infusion of more than $7 million into the Michigan City and La Porte County economy. The LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau said the offshore powerboat race attracted 120,000 visitors and contributed $7.2 million into the local economy. Certec, […]
FORT WAYNE – Patricia R. Miller, co-founder of Vera Bradley Inc., has announced she is retiring from the business. Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard founded the business more than 30 years ago. Miller will continue to be a member of the board of directors. “Vera Bradley is a thriving enterprise today because of a friendship
TERRE HAUTE – Indiana State University’s online LPN to Bachelor of Science program has been honored with a seventh place ranking on TheBestColleges.org rundown of the top 10 online program. Each year, the Web site ranks various university programs based on national standards in affordability, retention rate and median starting salaries for graduates. Indiana State
WESTVILLE – The 59th season of the Purdue University North Central Sinai Forum opens at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, with David Gergen discussing, “What Can We Expect in 2012? Election Issues and Answers.” Gergen is a senior political analyst for CNN, is a professor of public service and director of the Center for Public
HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is still accepting submissions to its photo contest, “Summer Fun.” Photo submissions are being accepted until Thursday, Sept. 20. First place receives a $500 gift certificate to the photography and video company B&H to be used on their website www.bhphotovideo.com. In addition to the chance to win
MUNSTER – “e” Engaging Northwest Indiana Business Women will hold its annual fall networking meeting at Centennial Park Pavilion in Munster from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. The pavilion is at 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Attendees should bring business cards and a friend and be prepared to network with other members of
NAPLES, Fla. – Denis E. Ribordy died at his home on Sept. 4. He was born in East Chicago July 20, 1929, to Myrel I. and Lela (Hunsley) Ribordy, who preceded him in death. Mr. Ribordy graduated from Griffith High School in 1947 and attended Butler University receiving a bachelor’s degree from the Butler University
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital will hold a presentation, “Atrial Fibrillation and What it Means to You,” for the public at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the hospital’s auditorium on the lower level. The program will be presented by Mark Dixon, DO. The event is free to the public. Refreshments will be
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