PORTER — A new study shows the tourism industry in Porter County is growing 5.5 percent annually and now contributes more than $386 million to the county’s economy each year. The study, titled “Economic Impact of Porter County’s Tourism and Travel Industry – 2011 and 2013, by Certec, Inc.,” shows that direct spending by tourists […]

Offering $122,000 in cash prizes and playing host to filmmakers from all over the world, the Heartland Film Festival (an Academy Award-qualifying festival within the Live Action Short Subject category) is now accepting film submissions. Early bird deadline is April 3. Prize categories and cash awards include: Best Narrative Feature $45,000 total award Best Documentary

Porter Health Care System welcomes Melissa Wilson, MSN, RN, CNS, FNP-BC, to the hospital’s network, Porter Physician Group. Wilson joins Drs. Pravin Gupta, Mark Ritter, and Angela Wheeler in practice at Porter Physician Group Coffee Creek, located at 2202 Kelle Drive in Chesterton. Wilson is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and received

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Schools All-City Honor Choir returns in 2015 through a partnership with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the state’s largest chorus. Following auditions in late 2014, the All-City Honor Choir includes a roster of 46 high school students representing Arsenal Technical High School, Broad Ripple Magnet High School for the Arts and

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Indiana State Senator Sue Landske. “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Indiana State Senator Sue Landske. A true public servant in every way, Sue focused on serving others—from her service in the military

IRVING, TX – The leaders of The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame issued the following statements today on the passing of Father Theodore Hesburgh, who served as president of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987 and passed away Feb. 26 on the Notre Dame campus. He was 97. The NFF honored

GARY – The City of Gary marked Black History Month with a community celebration in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The program featured a variety of talent including vocal and instrumental solos, poetry and dramatic interpretations. Students from the Gary Youth Services Bureau also showcased their talents as they embodied various historic Black figures

WEST LAFAYETTE — The biggest cash donation in Purdue University’s history will fund initiatives designed to foster groundbreaking research, expand high-tech job growth throughout Indiana as well as nationally and globally, and enhance opportunities for students. Lilly Endowment Inc. announced a $40 million grant to support five transformational projects in the colleges of Engineering and

Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP (DSV) has announced the addition of Melanie E. Boyko, as its chief operations officer.  Ms. Boyko will manage financial and administrative operations for the law firm.

SOUTH BEND — Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic