Mira Award nominations opens
TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, opened nominations for the 2026 Mira Awards honoring the state’s tech innovators.
Cursive Academy launches
A new Cursive Academy in Gary, led by Terrell and Chelsea Whittington, aims to teach students ages 8-17 cursive handwriting as many schools no longer teach the art.
Hoosier Star returns
Adult winners from the past nine Hoosier Star competitions will return to the stage of the La Porte Civic Auditorium Sept. 13, to compete for the title Hoosier Star of Stars.
South Shore PR celebrates first location
South Shore Public Relations hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 21 to celebrate the woman-owned firm’s newest location at 517 Franklin Street in Michigan City.
Gary unveils mural
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton hosted a mural dedication ceremony Aug. 28, unveiling a mural of Gary native and Grammy winner Deniece Williams at 25th and Broadway.
Nippon to revamp blast furnace
Nippon Steel is moving ahead with plans to spend about $300 million to revamp Blast Furnace No. 14, the largest blast furnace at Gary Works, starting in 2026.
Hospital performs new procedure
Powers Health is performing a new minimally invasive procedure for a common heart condition, tricuspid regurgitation, which can progress to other conditions if untreated.
Merrillville hotel reopens
Apex2024, ownership group of Sleep Inn & Suites in Merrillville, celebrated the hotel’s opening Aug. 25, after investing over $2 million in interior and exterior upgrades.
Portage to host expo
70 national promotional product vendors will converge on Northwest Indiana for the Promo Pop-Up Expo Sept. 9, at the Construction Advancement Foundation in Portage.
Best Lawyers recognizes NWI attorneys
57 attorneys representing Northwest Indiana and Michiana have been named to the 2026 list of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.