PORTER COUNTY — An Australian travel writer/photographer who is visiting all 50 states in 50 weeks will be in Porter County on Oct. 8 and 9. Linda Bentley will experience top attractions like the Indiana Dunes, Taltree Arboretum, Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza, Broken Wagon Bison Farm and more during her visit. She will eat at […]

MERRILLVILLE – NIPSCO today announced a $713 million plan to invest in its natural gas infrastructure through the end of the decade, which will provide a number of direct benefits to homes and businesses across northern Indiana. Safety, reliability and maintaining access to low natural gas prices are central to the comprehensive, seven-year plan. Planned projects

As of Oct. 1, the federal government has shut down for an indeterminate period of time, and consumers may have concerns about access to their money and other banking services. The Indiana Bankers Association would like to offer some assurances: 1. Bank deposits are safe. 2. Social Security and Medicare payments will continue. 3. Most

Whether from alcohol, gambling, drug, or other addictions, successful recovery is possible.  September was National Recovery Month, which celebrates those that have successfully overcome addiction, or mental health issues, to improve their lives. It allows us the opportunity to share their message of hope with our community. Mental illness and addiction pose challenges to people

SOUTH BEND/PLYMOUTH/INDIANAPOLIS/FORT WAYNE — Jacki Rojics, of Gibson, has been promoted to Senior Client Manager. She is responsible for working with a team of advisors to determine overall risk management program goals and developing strategies to achieve those goals. In addition, she manages the insurance renewal process. Jacki also acts as the central point of

HAMMOND — The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and NWIndianaLife.com will be hosting the annual Tech Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Indiana Welcome Center. Pre-registration is preferred and will be accepted through Sunday, Oct. 6. The summit will feature sessions on a variety of tech topics.

The Saint Joseph’s College Student Farm and the business club, Enactus, have partnered together to implement a community supported agriculture program (CSA) on campus. CSA is a method of buying locally grown seasonal produce from a local farmer. You pay one price and get a “share” which consists of a box of produce each week.

HAMMOND — The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and NWIndianaLife.com will be hosting the fourth annual Tech Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Indiana Welcome Center. The summit will feature sessions on a variety of tech topics. Short Session presenters include: Gus Olympidis, president of Family Express;

SOUTH BEND/PLYMOUTH/INDIANAPOLIS/FORT WAYNE — Bob Zavacky, Jr., RHU, of Gibson, has been awarded the Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designation. The RHU designation is one of the few credentials focused exclusively on health insurance. The curriculum covers the most current information on a full range of benefits laws, including COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA. Bob is a

The Starke County Economic Development Foundation, in partnership with Oregon-Davis School Corporation, North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, and Knox Community School Corporation, is holding their first Manufacturer’s Day celebration on Thursday, October 3, 2013.  During the day, the Foundation will host approximately 350 7th grade students at the Knox Middle School.  There, Starke County industries