MICHIGAN CITY – Horizon Bancorp, the parent company for Horizon Bank, has announced a third quarter profit of $4.9 million, up from $3.4 million on year ago. The increase was attributed to an improving portfolio and the acquisition of Heartland Bancshares Inc. in Franklin, Ind. CEO Craig Dwight Horizon expects to increase its commercial lending …
MUNSTER – Area families have been invited to join Community Healthcare System and Gift of Hope representatives at a ceremony at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Center for Visual and Performing Area to honor organ and tissue donors. Roses that are personally dedicated at the ceremony will make up the Donate Life …
MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the parent company for Peoples Bank, has announced net income for the third quarter more than doubled from $1.1 million to $2.3 million. The increase was attributed to income from loans and foreclosed real estate sales. Chairman and CEO David Bochnowski said the region’s economy is improving, leading more people …
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte VNA Services is offering discounted flu vaccinations to protect against seasonal flu and pneumonia to the public in LaPorte and Starke counties. Vaccinations are available to those 9 and older. No appointment is needed at the walk-in clinic at 901 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, from 9 a.m. to …
MERRILLVILLE – The University of Phoenix is closing its Merrillville campus at 8401 Ohio St., part of a nationwide closing of 25 campuses and 95 satellite campuses. The impact of the closing on the campus’s 200 students is still being determined, but no new students are being enrolled in Merrillville. The closing puts 13 employees …
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VALPARAISO – Porter Regional Hospital’s Healthy Woman Program will host a free self-defense awareness and familiarization exchange (S.A.F.E.) class for women 18 and older from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Education and Rehabilitation Center, 1401 Calumet Ave. Purdue North Central campus police will share information on how to become more aware …
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MERRILLVILLE – The Northwest Indiana Symphony will host the Purdue Varsity Glee Club in a joint performance at the Star Plaza Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Pieces to be performed include “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Blue Danube,” “Come Fly with Me,” and a medley from the Broadway play, “Oklahoma.” The performance is part …
VALPARAISO – Meet with some of Lakeshore PAWS adoptable pets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, during the P.E.T.S. Rescue Appreciation Day at Positive Experience Training School, 750 Rigg Road. Proceeds will be divided up and donated to rescuers in attendance. For more information call (219) 405-3477.
CROWN POINT – Bickford Senior Living has announced plans to build a 58-unit complex on East 107th Street in Crown Point. Bickford operates senior housing units in seven Midwestern states and Georgia. To mark the groundbreaking and the beginning of construction, Bickford will host a tree planting ceremony at the site at 11 a.m. Thursday, …
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University has begun an effort to increase its College of Engineering faculty by 30 percent over the next five years. The additional faculty will allow the college to increase enrollment and expand the breadth and depth of its research. “This move will provide an economic benefit to the country as we …
