INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence recently named the following individuals to multiple boards and commissions. Regional Works Councils Aadron Rausch (Clinton County) Margaret Semmer (Will County, IL) Civil Rights Commission Sheryl Edwards (Allen County) Kent Hull (St. Joseph County) Suzanne Gaidoo (Hamilton County) Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board Stephen Viehweg (Hancock County) Indiana […]

SOUTH BEND — SMG, operators of the Century Center, announced the 25th Anniversary of “Taste of Michiana” on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, from 5pm to 8pm. Over 40 of Michiana’s finest restaurants will be showcasing their signature items.  Sample a variety of wonderful foods, as well as superb wines and beers from the region’s most

Supporters of Lubeznik Center for the Arts now have an added benefit when they become a member at the Sustaining Level or above. LCA recently became part of The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association which offers reciprocal benefits to over 700 arts, cultural, and historical institutions. This means that LCA members at the Sustaining

WEST LAFAYETTE — A Purdue University researcher is heading a $5 million federally funded project examining the economic and environmental benefits and costs of storing water on farms in ways for crops to use it when they need it and to reduce nutrients draining into waterways. Jane Frankenberger, professor of agricultural and biological engineering, is

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after signing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (SEA 101) in a private ceremony. “Today I signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, because I support the freedom of religion for every Hoosier of every faith. “The Constitution of the United States and the Indiana Constitution both

Porter Regional Hospital will offer the following monthly support groups in April: Breast Cancer Support Group – Hope & Healing Porter Regional Hospital offers Hope & Healing, a support group for people coping with breast cancer, whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor. The group offers emotional support, information, education, and guest speakers. It also

GARY — Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson announced the departure of Deputy Mayor, B.R. Lane, who will be pursuing a specific opportunity in the public sector that will be announced later this month. In discussing Lane’s departure, Freeman-Wilson noted, “B. R. has played a key role as a member of Team Gary and in our efforts to revitalize

SOUTH BEND — Retail Skills Boot Camp, a new class being offered by Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc., includes credentials from the National Retail Federation (NRF).  This seven week course is designed to prepare students for careers in customer service and retail environments.  Students spend three hours each day in the classroom and four hours