PORTAGE — Plans are underway for an educational and familiarization tour of Northwest Indiana for the Indiana General Assembly and key members of the Administration beginning Friday, September 13 wrapping up on Sunday, September 15. The event is being organized by the NWI Legislative Delegation, the Northwest Indiana Forum (a regional economic development organization) and …
LA PORTE — Indiana University Health is offering free skin cancer screenings to the public at a variety of locations in La Porte and Starke counties this August. The screenings are not recommended for those who have seen a dermatologist within the past three years. Pre-registration is required. Call 219.326.2073 unless otherwise noted below. The …
MUNSTER — Northwest Indiana Bancorp, the holding company for Peoples Bank, announced that the Board has elected Danette Garza to the Board of Directors for a term that ends in April 2014. Ms. Garza fills a vacancy on the Board of the Bancorp as well as Peoples Bank. The Board plans to name Ms. Garza …
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MERRILLVILLE — In conjunction with the upcoming Professional Disc Golf Association Pro World Championships, the public is invited to attend a free disc golf expo on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza. During the FlyMart, attendees will learn about disc golf and the various products associated …
MUNSTER — NorthWest Indiana Bancorp (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank, reported a six month earnings increase of 13.6%. Net income totaled $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. “With income up 13.6% for the first six months …
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CROWN POINT — The Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority approved a $200,000 matching grant for the City of Hammond during today’s quarterly board meeting. The grant will supplement $800,000 from Hammond for demolition and cleanup work on the 2500 block of New York Avenue. “Both private developers and Calumet College …
LA PORTE — Indiana University Health Sports Medicine, in conjunction with the Purdue University North Central Athletics Department, is offering $10 sports physicals for the 2013–14 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 3 pm to 7 pm (Central time) at the PNC campus. All area middle and high school students who wish to participate …
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CROWN POINT – Inspired by a volunteer spirit, a group of Crown Point youngsters raised $80 to benefit the St. Clare Health Clinic food pantry recently by running a lemonade-concession stand at an annual, two-day, two-family garage sale in the Pine Hills subdivision. The children went shopping with St. Clare food pantry volunteer Val Giacomin …
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LAKE COUNTY — Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s leading philanthropic partner, adds two new faces to its staff. The Foundation welcomes Erica Fizer as Program Officer and Ester Diaz as Director of The Think Tank. As Program Officer, Fizer will be responsible for the management of Legacy Foundation’s scholarship program and grant administration. Fizer is a …
HAMMOND — Regina Biddings-Muro has been promoted to vice chancellor for advancement at Purdue University Calumet. In her role, she serves as the primary development, marketing and communications strategist for the campus. “Regina is an accomplished, results-oriented higher education leader whose diverse experience in building relationships with key constituencies will help our Advancement team move …
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