WASHINGTON, D.C. – The St. Lawrence Seaway reports that so far this year, total ships have been 13.2 million metric tons, up 1.3 percent from last year. Iron ore and coal used in steel and construction remain the dominant commodities with iron ore shipments up 34 percent to 1.4 million metric tons and coal shipments […]
HAMMOND – Northwest Indiana will host some 10,000 players, coaches and family members when the 2012 National Softball Association Girl’s Fast Pitch Softball B World Series arrives in the region. The tournament is being hosted by South Shore Sports Promotions and will take place the week of July 23. Opening ceremonies will be held in
SOUTH BEND – The College Football Hall of Fame in downtown South Bend will hold its annual Enshrinement Festival July 20-21. Along with the enshrinement of this year’s inductees, there will be a ribs cook-off, corn hole tournament, silent auction, dinner and music. For information about the events, visit the web side www.enshrinementfestival.org.
CHICAGO – Christian Daigre of Schererville has been named chief executive officer at SDG Global Inc., a protective and investigative services provider. Daigre began his law enforcement career in 1999 as a police officer in the Chicago area. He launched an investigative company in 2006, leading to the merger and creation of SDG Global in
LAPORTE – The LaPorte Hospital Foundation has presented a $15,000 grant to Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital and to Indiana University Health Starke Hospital from the Northern Indiana Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The money will be used to assist low-income, uninsured women 40 and older, and women of any age
Taste of Porter County Are you ready for the 4th Annual Taste of Porter County? This festival-like event is held at the Porter County Expo and Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, IN August 25-26, 2012. Last year’s “Tasters” experienced 29 food establishments from Porter County and Beyond during this two day festival. Taste of Porter County features
SOUTH BEND – Efforts to sell the 25-story Chase Tower in downtown South Bend have moved ahead with a vote by the City Council on a resolution making the sale a top priority for the city. The building is owned by Huntington Bank, which told the council it has selected a bidder for the building.
GARY – James Ward has been named marketing liaison for the Gary/Chicago International Airport. Ward has signed a nine-month contract with the airport at $1,000 a month. The primary responsibility for Ward will be spread the word about Allegiant Air services at the airport. In addition to its scheduled flights to Florida, Allegiant also provides
