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First Trust Credit Union expands in LaPorte
LAPORTE – First Trust Credit Union has broken ground on an expansion of its LaPorte office on J Street. The office will double in size from 1,700 square feet to 3,125 square feet. The project includes a new façade, additional office space, a larger lobby, an additional drive-through lane, safety deposit boxes and public restrooms.
Ugly Lamp Contest is underway
HAMMOND – The Indiana Welcome Center is accepting entries in its annual Ugly Lamp Contest through Nov. 21. Lamps can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The contest is a tribute to the 1983 film, “A Christmas Story,” in which Mr. Parker wins a leg lamp as a “major award” from a
Demolition to make way for Michigan City Kohl’s store
MICHIGAN CITY – Demolition work is set to begin at the former Dunes Plaza on U.S. 20 in Michigan City to make room for construction of a Kohl’s department store. Demolition of a farmer Kmart store and other buildings will be directed by Haas and Associates of Michigan City. Work to tear down the buildings
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Kniola named CEO of First Trust
MICHIGAN CITY – First Trust Credit Union has named Kim Kniola as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. She has been with First Trust for 29 years and replaces Ronald Budzinski, who headed the credit union for 27 years. He is retiring at the end of the year. Kniola is a graduate of Ball State
Volunteers needed to pack 1,000 gift boxes
HAMMOND – The Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corrinne Drive, will hold an Operation Christmas Child packing party in conjunction with Samaritan’s Purse. The packing party will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, with a goal of packing 1,000 boxes. Volunteers will have stations set up throughout the lobby and will be welcome
Dredging begins on Indiana Harbor Ship Canal
EAST CHICAGO – Dredging of the heavily polluted Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal has begun. The century old canal connects industries in East Chicago and Whiting with Lake Michigan. Over the years it has accumulate so much toxic material that the waterway is considered the most polluted in the Great Lakes. Dredging will removed 4.6
Gibson earns ‘Best Practices’ honors
SOUTH BEND – For the 19th consecutive year, Gibson has earned Best Practices status from Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. Gibson is a 100 percent employee owned company and first received the honor in 1994. Gibson is one of only five insurance agencies in Indiana to receive the recognition this year. Best Practices
Community receives top cardiac grade
MUNSTER – For the second year in a row, Community Hospital’s cardiac program has been named among Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care and Cardiac Surgery. The rankings are in “American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation.” In the report, Community Hospital was rated best hospital in Northwest Indiana for
Second Saturday family science show announced
HAMMOND – The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will hold its Second Saturday family science program at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. It includes “Stars,” a planetarium show, “Curiousity/Mars” a minim mission and a laser show the music of U2. Admission is $15. Tickets are $5 for individual shows; $3 for children and students.