Tess Gunty, a 2015 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, earned the National Book Award for fic-tion for her first novel, “The Rabbit Hutch,” on Nov. 16.
Epic Gourmet Popcorn opens Schererville shop
Epic Gourmet Popcorn will celebrate a grand opening Nov. 25 and 26 at its new Schererville location at 248 W. Lincoln Highway
Northwest Health expands Lakeshore Surgicare in Chesterton
Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare opened its renovated space in Chesterton on Nov. 14, with 4,600 more square feet.
ALDI moves La Porte location to Pine Lake Avenue
Aldi celebrated a grand reopening Nov. 10 at its new La Porte location at 199 Pine Lake Ave.
Notre Dame announces assistant vice president for campus ministry
The Rev. Pete McCormick, director of campus ministry at the University of Notre Dame, was named the first assistant vice president for campus ministry.
South Bend seeks bids on 7 redevelopment sites near downtown
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission is asking private developers to submit proposals for seven city-owned plots of land near downtown.
15 NWI companies earn place in state’s new entrepreneurship yearbook
Fifteen Northwest Indiana companies are included in a new publication that highlights the efforts of the state’s entrepreneurs.
Burns Harbor reports 55% increase in grain cargo
Grain cargo is up 55% at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor alone, according to the Ports of Indiana November report.
1-800-GOT-JUNK franchise opens in Valparaiso
Long-time Valparaiso residents Tricia and Steve Farrell opened their first 1-800-GOT-JUNK location in the town they love.
Northwest Indiana casinos take in 67% of state’s sports betting wagers
$302 million of the $446 million in October bets in Indiana were placed in Northwest Indiana’s casinos.