LAPORTE – The LaPorte Hospital Foundation’s 11th annual Tour de LaPorte bike, run and walk event this year raised more than $70,000. The event drew 1,293 participants, including 619 bike riders. All proceeds benefit Indiana University Health LaPorte and Starke hospitals’ patients with cancer in need of financial assistance, and provides community members access to […]
MERRILLVILLE – The first Good Teachers Count scholarship for 2012 has been awarded to Cosetta Black. The scholarship was created with Legacy Foundation by nine women of Legacy Foundation’s board. The Good Teachers Count Fund was created to help local women complete their education. Black received her bachelor’s degree in 2011 in organizational management from
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management has begun a program to ensure that its undergraduates leave school with a degree and the skills they need to start a career. This fall, all of Krannert’s incoming freshmen are participating in Launching Business Leaders, an initiative designed to develop skills and competencies that reach
LAPORTE – Gov. Mitch Daniels will speak at a groundbreaking at the Thomas Rose Industrial Park at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of a 137-acre expansion of the industrial park that is anchored by MonoSol and features dual rail service for the park.
HAMMOND – In conjunction with the Challenger Learning Center’s inaugural Space Race, St. Mary School in Crown Point is the recipient of a Family Space Night. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, students, families and staff will have an all-access pass to the center. Each person participating will have a hands-on, minds-on
MERRILLVILLE – The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has added NiSource Inc. to its list. It is one of two North American natural gas companies included in the listing. Last year, NiSource reported a 40 percent shareholder return and $1.13 billion in capital investment. In addition, the company also was working on a $550 million desulfurization
INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, has been named 2012 Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association. Espich was recognized for his 40 years of service in the Indiana House of Representatives, where is currently is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and the State Budget Committee. In 1972, Espich
LAPORTE – Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana will host its first fall 5K on Nov. 10 at Crichfield Elementary School. The emphasis is on finishing the race. The event starts at 10 a.m. and the 3.1 mile route will be through the residential roads behind Crichfield School. Register online at www.gotrofnwi.com and at
MUNSTER – Calumet Harley-Davidson is hosting the local HOG Chapter in an event to raise money for the Community Cancer Research Foundation. “Save Second Base” Ride and Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at the dealership at 10350 Calumet Ave. Registration for the 70-mile ride is 9 a.m. and the ride begins at 10:30
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital will hold a memorial service to remember children at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, in the family chapel on the hospital’s first floor. The event is free and open to families wishing to honor the memory of their children who have passed away through miscarriage, stillbirth or other
