GARY – Peter M. Liguori has been named CEO and president at Majestic Star Casino. He will take over on March 8. Most recently, Liguori was president of HGMI Gaming, formerly Hyatt Gaming Management, and also was vice president of finance for Ameristar Casinos. Majestic Star operates two casino boats at Buffington Harbor in Gary. […]
VALPARAISO – Rex Richards, president of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, has been named Chamber Executive of the Year by Indiana Chamber Executives Association. It is the first time a chamber executive from Northwest Indiana has received the honor. Richards has been with the Valparaiso Chamber since 2006, but has previously served with chambers
It’s time for you to submit your films to the 2012 Heartland Film Festival. Call for Entries opens today and your film may be eligible for one of our cash prizes, including the $100,000 Grand Prize for Best Narrative Feature, $25,000 Grand Prize for Best Documentary Feature or $10,000 for the Vision Award for Best
CROWN POINT – Licensed practical nurses in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago region are invited to an LPN Open House at the University of St. Francis from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, to learn more about the university’s LPN to Associate of Science in nursing transition program. Faculty and the USF Crown
LAPORTE – Since 1983 Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, the La Porte Hospital Foundation and the La Porte Hospital Auxiliary have sponsored scholarships and awards/loans to provide financial assistance to students pursuing healthcare careers. More than $128,750 was distributed to 42 students in 2011. The following Auxiliary scholarships are available in 2012: Auxiliary Scholarships
SCHERERVILLE – Erin Trzcinski has been named director of Strategic Development for the Business Solutions Group. She is a 2011 graduate of Purdue University. She assists with new business, advertising, public relations and social media. Christine Wallace has been named vice president of business development for the Staff Source division o Business Solutions Group. Previously,
GARY – Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson has announced that Speros Batistatos, president and CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, has been appointed to the Gary Park Board. “Speros has a true passion for the City of Gary and we are delighted that is joining the park board,” said Freeman-Wilson. “I am honored to
WESTVILLE – The National POW/MIA flag, along with the American Veterans Traveling Tribute will be at Purdue University North Central from July 3-7. The 40-foot by 60-foot flag will be hoisted atop a crane being provided by Tonn and Blank Construction Co. The flag is a symbol of concern about U.S. military personnel taken prisoner
MICHIGAN CITY – Members Advantage Credit Union is offering two scholarships for high school seniors and college freshmen or sophomores. The Gail Walker Memorial Scholarship is in honor of former board member Gail Walker who died in 2008. The Leona Bruno Scholarship is in memory of the first manager of Members Advantage. Applications are available
MERRILLVILLE – The 15th annual Indiana State Pocket Billiards championship is taking place through Sunday, March 4 at the Radisson Star Plaza. Hundreds of pool players from the state will participate in individual and team events. Among those on hand will be eight-time world champion Nick Varner who will demonstrate techniques needed to become a
