GARY – Indiana University Northwest has announced the appointment of Patricia Nowak as campus chief of police. The appointment is effective July 2. Nowak is the first female police chief in the Indiana University system. She will be responsible for 12 officers and a team of several dispatchers. As head of the IU Northwest Police …
HAMMOND – The Challenger Learning Center on the campus of Purdue University Calumet will host the Space Race 5K at 8 a.m. on July 29. Part of the day’s activities will include participation by Col. Jerry Ross of Crown Point, a former NASA astronaut. “We are very excited that he sees the value in our …
SOUTH BEND – Efforts to sell the 25-story Chase Tower in downtown South Bend received a blow when the building’s largest tenant announced it was moving out. The Summit Club, which has been a tenant since 1971, closed, laying off 25 people. The building, which has been marketed for anywhere from $15 million to $25 …
MUNSTER – Citizens Financial Bank has announced two additions to its staff. Kelly Mamouzelos is now a part of the retail banking team at the Valparaiso Banking Center. She has 16 years of experience and is responsible for heading the branch’s team in sales and service excellence. Kristin Trapp is vice president and regional manager …
MUNSTER – Citizens Financial Bank has announced the election of Jason Rebar to a three-year term on the board of directors. Rebar is business banking relationship manager. He joined the bank in 2008 and has 12 years of banking experience. Rebar is a graduate of Ball State University and received his MBA from Indiana University …
WASHINGTON – The steel and construction industries pushed the demand for North American commodities such as iron ore, stone and cement and provided the 2012 shipping season with a solid start. The St. Lawrence Seaway reports that year-to-date total cargo shipments through the end of April were 4.4 million metric tons, up 2.24 percent from …
WEST LAFAYETTE – Researchers at Purdue University have created an ultrasensitive biosensor that could open up new opportunities for early detection of cancer and personalized medicine tailored to the specific biochemistry of individual patients. The device, which could be several hundred times more sensitive than other biosensors, combines the attributes of two different types of …
VALPARAISO – Erie Insurance Company has given Anton Insurance Agency Inc. of Valparaiso and Chesterton its 2012 Giving Network Agency of the Year Award. Michael Anton Jr., principal of Anton Insurance Agency, said, “All associates at Anton Insurance are community-minded and contributed to the agency being recognized by Erie Insurance Company.” The award recognizes independent …
LAPORTE – LaPorte Hospital Foundation head Maria Fruth has been recognized for her lengthy community service. She received the Liberty Bell Award from the American Bar Association. “We are so very proud of the way Maria has led the Foundation over the past 16-plus years,” said board president Liz Kaminski. Fruth provides overall coordination for …
PORTAGE – Abonmarche, an engineering, architectural and consulting firm, has announced it is opening an office in Portage. The company is involved in land surveying, marina and waterfront development, community planning, landscaping and other design and engineering project. Abonmarche has offices in South Bend and Fort Wayne, and in Benton Harbor, Manistee and South Haven …
