CROWN POINT – The Calumet Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers has received a $1,500 check from the Beyond Safety Conference and Expo for its continuing education efforts. The expo was held earlier this year at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. The program is aimed as CEOs, company presidents, safety managers, contractors, planning

LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital has awarded three employees its Giraffe Award for their efforts during a recent employee immunization drive. They are director Ann Mejer and medical assistants Tami Yarbough and Patricia Schult. The Giraffe Award is given to employees who have gone beyond the call of duty in their jobs. In

HAMMOND – Napleton River Oaks has announced it will move its Cadillac dealership from Hammond to a new site in neighboring Calumet City, Ill. The move was made possible with passage of a tax-sharing plan by the Calumet City City Council. The project for Napleton will include a $5.4 million renovation of its Cadillac and

VALPARAISO – Urschel Laboratories, a worldwide producer of food cutting equipment based in Valparaiso, recently announced expansions in Europe, South America and Asia. The company has opened an office in Italy, has moved to a new office in Singapore and opened its first South American office in Chile. The expansions were announced by Tim O’Brien,

MUNSTER – Big N’ Little Shoes is marking its 62nd anniversary this year, said owner Millie Gabrys. The store specializes in children’s shoes. The business opened in 1950. It carries shoes, boots, athletic shoes for the entire family and provides specialized fittings for children with club feet, braces and other special needs. Last year, the