MERRILLVILLE – Michael E. Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank, announced the appointment of Anthony R. Contrucci as Vice President of Community and Business Development. Contrucci, a member of the 5th generation of Schrage family management and leadership, will work closely with Lake and Porter County communities to integrate and align philanthropy, financial wellness, […]

SOUTH BEND – Downtown South Bend, Inc.‘s (DTSB) Board of Directors announce the appointment of Jill Scicchitano as the organization’s new executive director. Scicchitano will be responsible for working with the Board of Directors to further the mission of the organization, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, and continuing the partnerships with key supporters

EAST CHICAGO – St. Catherine Hospital rededicated its Intensive Care Unit with a ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony. The enhanced area affords new comforts and advanced technologies for critical care patients and their loved ones. The 16-bed unit has been completely redesigned as part of a $2 million project by the hospital, a Community Healthcare System

INDIANAPOLIS – Nearly 500 people descended upon the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Nov. 16-17 during the 14th annual Indiana Logistics Summit to hear over 20 speakers discuss global logistics issues and their impacts on the regional economy. “Global Connections” was the theme and attendees heard how Québec’s $9 billion maritime strategy will impact Indiana

PORTAGE – The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor helped Indiana celebrate its Bicentennial by honoring the arrival of the shipping season’s 200th vessel, the Federal Oshima. To mark the event, the captain of the 656-foot bulk carrier from Europe was presented a commemorative Port of Indiana “Steel Stein” by the port director and the executive director

SOUTH BEND – Downtown South Bend, Inc. hosts the Holiday Bazaar, an open air market where local artists can display and sell their handmade goods. The market is taking place this Saturday, December 10th from Noon – 5:00 p.m at the Howard Park Ice Rink. This is a new event celebrating local artisans as part

GARY – Methodist Hospital – Northlake Campus in Gary is partnering with The Milk Bank to open a new milk depot in Indiana. This milk collection site is the second in Lake County and provides a convenient drop off for women to donate their extra breast milk for processing at The Milk Bank. The milk

SOUTH BEND – Make your season bright As Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) kicks off what is expected to be the best schedule of holiday events yet. Attendees are encourages to bring their camera to Santa’s House for free photos with Santa. All children visiting Santa will receive an “I Believe” sticker which is good