GARY — In late March, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson announced that Gary would partner with the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Department of Education to hold a “community conversation” to discuss strategies to advance learning, enhance student engagement and improve schools. The date for the Community Conversation has now been set for Thursday, […]

HAMMOND — Purdue University Calumet celebrated its 67th Commencement Exercises Saturday (5/10) with two graduation programs and the awarding of its 50,000th degree to Schererville resident Raymond S. Smith. Smith, a 23-year-old computer science scholar, received the historic degree during the day’s second graduation at the Hammond Civic Center. Among those joining Smith in celebrating

DeMotte Physicians is pleased to announce that an additional location will open in Hebron on June 1 with family medicine physicians Alex Alvarez, M.D., and Jeffrey Huxford, M.D. The new office will be located at 630 N. Main Street, in Hebron. These physicians specialize in caring for patients from adolescence through senior adulthood. All are accepting new

ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, DECEMBER 7 AT 7PM TICKETS ON SALE: MAY 16 AT 10 AM SOUTH BEND – The Morris Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce that the all-new live show MythBusters: Behind the Myths, starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters,”

DYER — David A. Ward Sr., Owner and President of Safety By Design Consultant Services, has been selected as an Honored Member of the National Association of Distinguished Professionals.  The selection recognizes David Ward’s commitment to excellence in Safety Consulting.

LA PORTE — Maureen Panares, DNP, and Alissa Whittaker, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, have joined IU Health La Porte Physicians and are now seeing patients in several northern Indiana communities. These highly skilled advanced practice nurses enhance the level of care provided to patients, and reinforce Indiana University Health’s commitment to offering the highest level of

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that Indiana’s 2014 Family-Owned Business of the Year is Martin Binder Jeweler of Valparaiso. Sharon Harvey, Public Affairs Director for the state of Indiana District SBA notified Robert J. Flude, III, President of Martin Binder Jeweler, of the award this week, saying the retailer’s “hard work, innovative ideas and

Porter Health Care System will present the Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 7 at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, 775 Meridian Road in Valparaiso. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeshore Paws. The entry fee for the 5K Run and noncompetitive 5K Walk is $20. Short sleeve T-shirts are guaranteed to

On Thursday, May 15th, CAF and NWIBRT will host their annual Construction Awards Banquet, which recognizes over 60 owners and contractors for their excellence in the areas of construction and safety. This year’s CAF/NWIBRT Construction Awards banquet is the largest ever, with approximately 600 people in attendance. This evening is a chance to award those