HAMMOND – City officials in Hammond have made a proposal to PotashCorp. to locate a $100 million facility in the city’s Gibson Yard. The Canadian fertilizer producer has been talking with Indiana Harbor Belt Railway to open a transfer facility in Hammond. It would occupy some 90 acres. If Potash moves to Hammond it would […]
MERRILLVILLE – Centier Bank has reported a second quarter profit of $2.7 million, down from $3.9 million in the same quarter one year ago. The privately held bank attributed the decline in profitability to higher operating expenses. President and CEO Michael Schrage said net interest income was $19.5 million, up 3.2 percent, but noninterest income
MICHIGAN CITY – The annual Michigan City In-Water Boat Show will be Aug. 25-28 in Washington Park. The show will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 26, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. Admission is
VALPARAISO – United Way of Porter County has announced that positions with AmeriCorps are available in Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Marshall and Lake counties. Positions are available to tutor disadvantages, struggling and at-risk youth; help families achieve financial stability; help youth make career choices as an Encore Advisor; help facilitate after-school programs; help communities respond to
PORTER – Indiana Dunes Tourism is encouraging cities, towns and not-for-profit organizations to apply for marketing grants for projects or festivals scheduled for 2012. “The grants we award are designed to help bring in outside dollars and encourage visitation from outside the county,” said Ken Kosky, promotion director for Indiana Dunes Tourism. He said that
VALPARAISO – Porter Health Systems will present “The Stroke Stops Here,” a seminar on stroke awareness and prevention, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, at its Rehabilitation Campus, 1401 Calumet Ave. The seminar will be presented by Virgil DiBiase, a neurologist and stroke specialist. “Fifteen years ago, stroke patients were basically ignored because it
MERRILLVILLE – White Lodging Services Corp. has announced plans to build a 1,000-room hotel in Austin, Texas. White, based in Merrillville, said it will be the largest hotel in Austin, home to the University of Texas. Ground will be broken on the Austin Marriott Marquis in mid-2012. When it opens, it will have 725 employees.
VALPARAISO – Porter hospital has signed an agreement with the Valparaiso Park Board to acquire the naming rights of the new Central Park Plaza amphitheater. The agreement for $67,500, is for one year, and is renewable for two additional years. Jonathan Nalli, CEO of Porter hospital said the agreement allows the hospital to promote a
