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City of Hammond names leadership team for new Sportsplex and Community Center

May 17, 2018

Members of the leadership team for the new $17 million Hammond Sportsplex and Community Center have been named. Hammond native James Taillon was named the center’s general manager and Kymberli Roberts of Hammond was named assistant general manager basketball/volleyball. “We are very fortunate to have these two talented and experienced individuals to lead the sportsplex […]

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St. Joseph County Bridges Out of Poverty now part of Goodwill Industries of Michiana

May 17, 2018

St. Joseph County Bridges Out of Poverty now operates as a service of Goodwill Industries of Michiana in South Bend. This transition took effect April 1. Goodwill in a statement said the move “offers an opportunity for program expansion and a regional reach throughout Northern Indiana.” Bridges will operate as part of Goodwill’s workforce development

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Notre Dame Makes Additions to Board of Trustees

May 17, 2018

Two new members — Dorene Dominguez and James Parsons — were elected to the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees at the Board’s spring meetings May 3 and 4, and Rev. Thomas J. O’Hara, C.S.C., was elected to emeritus status. Dominguez is the chair of the Vanir Group of Companies, a California-based leader in

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Ports of Indiana reports solid first quarter for cargo shipments

May 16, 2018

The Ports of Indiana set a cumulative record for first quarter shipments in 2018, handling 3.2 million tons at all three ports. The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor was the only state port which saw a decrease in shipments year to date, however, port activity is expect to increase as the port handles more than 90

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Hammond Community Corporation Grant Provides Meals to Seniors

May 16, 2018

The Hammond Community Corporation has generously awarded Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana $1,000 to produce and deliver healthy, nutritious meals to those in need in Hammond. “We are so grateful for the continued support from the Hammond Community Corporation. They are one of our many community partners who understand the importance of senior nutrition

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White Lodging completes year-long renovation to Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

May 15, 2018

Merrillville-based White Lodging has completed its year-long renovation to the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St. The project included redesigning the lobby and meeting spaces, along with new dining options and a grab-n-go market. Accommodations increased from 622 to 650 and each room was updated to include modern furnishings and décor. The hotel’s meeting

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Indiana University research finds opioid overdose deaths in state have risen 500 percent the past 15 years

May 15, 2018

New research from Indiana University shows opioid overdose deaths in the state have risen by more than 500 percent the past 15 years and misuse of these drugs has cost Indiana billions in economic damage. IU research shows that misuse of opioids in Indiana cost $4.3 billion last year and will exceed $4 billion this

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World Food Prize Laureate to Deliver Valparaiso University Commencement Address

May 15, 2018

VALPARAISO – On Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, Valparaiso University will celebrate the class of 2018 through three commencement ceremonies, conferring degrees upon 659 undergraduate, 184 graduate and 88 law students. The undergraduate keynote speaker is World Food Prize laureate David Beckmann, one of the foremost United States advocates for hungry and underprivileged

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