LAPORTE – U.S. News and World Report has released its 23rd annual Best Hospitals rankings with Indiana University Health LaPorte and Starke Hospitals included as part of the list. “These hospitals are the kinds of medical centers that should be on your list when you need the best care,” said Editor Avery Comarow. “They are …
PORTAGE – The Ports of Indiana, including the deepwater port at Burns Harbor on Lake Michigan, will receive four Communications Awards at the American Association of Port Authorities convention in the fall. The awards include an Award of Excellence for its quarterly magazine, Portside, along with Awards of Merit for its website, its 2011 Indiana …
MISHAWAKA – Golden Corral has begun work on a new restaurant in Mishawaka. Co-owner Pam Zahrt said the restaurant will have between 125 to 150 employees when it opens in late November or early December. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Douglas and Main streets.
GARY – Positron Corp. has announced it plans to develop a $45 million facility in Gary to manufacture radioactive medical imaging isotopes. Positron, based in Fishers, Ind., will receive $15 million in tax increment financing from the city. The company also has a plant in Crown Point. When the project is completed, Positron will employ …
SOUTH BEND – Michael J. O’Neil has been named chief administrative officer for Beacon Health System. He has been chief operating officer of Memorial Health System since 2005 and has been with the organization since 1993. He will be responsible for all Beacon Health System construction projects, management of real estate and medical office buildings, …
SOUTH BEND – The Northern Indiana Tourism Development Commission has announced 28 restaurants on its first ever Northern Indiana Foodie Trail. The commission announced the trail in conjunction with Midwest Living magazine. “We wanted to celebrate the diversity of tastes and flavors that make this region special. What better way to do that than by …
MICHIGAN CITY – Horizon Bank has announced a second quarter profit of $4.9 million, the highest in the bank’s history. One year ago, Horizon posted a profit of $3.1 million. President and CEO Craig Dwight attributed the record profit to reduction in provisions for loan losses, more revenue from mortgages and a renewed focus on …
GARY – The Defense Department will present its 2012 Freedom Award to the Gary Jet Center for its support of employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserves. Gary Jet Center is one of only 15 companies nationally to receive the honor and the only company from Indiana. The award will be presented …
MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the parent company for Peoples Bank in Munster, has announced second quarter financial results were virtually the same as results from one year ago. Net income in the quarter was $1.6 million, down from $1.7 million last year. For the first half of the year, net income was up $3 …
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital is offering a Spanish/Polish/English Medical Interpreters course to the public. The 10-week course includes Saturday classes from Aug. 25 to Oct. 27. Classes are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 16 hours of practicum and clinical time included. Classes will be held at the hospital, 1007 Lincolnway, …
