BURNS HARBOR — The Town of Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) received several submissions from firms interested in facilitating development of the town beginning next year. RDC Secretary Jeff Freeze and Economic Development Coordinator Joe Rurode opened 11 responses to its request for qualifications at the Burns Harbor Town Hall. RDC President Greg Miller said, …
GARY — Indiana University Northwest announced the appointment of Alexis Montevirgen as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Montevirgen comes from the College of Alameda in Alameda, Calif., where he was Vice President of Student Services. He will serve as the chief student affairs and enrollment management officer for the campus. In his …
The McColly Foundation and McColly companies have joined to proudly support Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. From now until December 10, 2014, new, unwrapped toys can be dropped at any of our 18 McColly Real Estate locations in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago Southland. The toys …
With seven loans and nearly $5,000,000 debenture dollars, Peoples Bank was named the Most Active Bank Partner of the Year at the Regional Development Company‘s Annual Membership meeting. Also recognized was Paul Orner of First Merchant’s Bank as Lender of the Year with debentures totaling $2,004,000. Five lenders tied for Most Active Lender for number …
Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer hosted a local observance of the national Shine A Light on Lung Cancer campaign that was attended by members of the public, hospital staff and highlighted by physicians, who spoke on how to prevent and treat the disease. Cancer survivor Gloria Fantin, of Hammond, inspired the group with her story of …
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Porter Health Care System will host “Pink at Portage” from 7 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Women’s Center at Portage Hospital, located at 3630 Willowcreek Road in Portage. “Pink at Portage” offers women getting their mammography screenings a complimentary brunch and massage one Saturday a month. Mammograms are an essential tool …
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WEST LAFYAETTE — The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University announced its selection as a 2014 Wounded Warrior Project grant recipient. The WWP grant program bridges gaps in services and support for this generation of injured service members by supporting organizations that provide high-quality, high-touch, unique programming in remote or underserved regions. Through teamwork …
MICHIGAN CITY — Members Advantage Credit Union recently awarded two $500 Earn to Learn Scholarships to Elizabeth Kolodiej and Tamara McCumber. Kolodiej, a Michigan City resident, is a junior in the Speech Language and Hearing Sciences department at Purdue University. Upon acceptance into graduate school there, she plans to pursue a master’s degree and eventually become …
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Saint Joseph’s College recently hosted its annual Ralph Cappuccilli Speech Competition. Four student speakers delivered persuasive speeches on researched topics of their choice and were judged by SJC students and faculty. Junior Business Administration major Anthony Majewski of Wanatah, Ind. was named the victor of the $50 cash prize. Majewski’s speech was about implementing keyless …
MICHIGAN CITY – Students at Joy Elementary School in Michigan City, for the fourth consecutive year, joined in Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City’s battle against breast cancer by raising $500 during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to provide funds to the hospital Breast Center to provide mammograms for women who otherwise cannot afford …
