WASHINGTON, D.C. – North American commodities used in steel and construction have fueled an uptick in tonnage along the St. Lawrence Seaway. The St. Lawrence Seaway reports year-to-date cargo shipments since March 22 were 8.9 million metric tons, up 3.7 percent from 2011. “Seaway tonnage increases this year continue to nudge upward to 5 percent […]
HAMMOND – The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will offers two shows on June 30, “Earth, Moon and Sun,” and a laser light show, “Laser Pop.” “Earth, Moon and Sun” explores the relationship between the three with the help of the amusing character Coyote. It tackles misconceptions about Earth and its close neighbors. Show
LAPORTE – The LaPorte Hospital Foundation is looking for student artists to design an award for the half-marathon runners in this year’s Tour de LaPorte. The 11th annual Tour de LaPorte will be Saturday, Aug. 25, and Sunday, Aug. 26, at Soldiers Memorial Park. It includes several different competitive and casual bike, run and walk
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital has earned an ‘A’ in patient safety by the nonprofit Leapfrog Group. Leapfrog is operated by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. Of 2,652 hospitals that received the Hospital Safety Score based on patient’s safety, only 729 received an ‘A’. “Our goal is similar to Leapfrog’s
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital has been recognized as Best in Class in several categories in a national survey of diversity practices. The Institute for Diversity in Health Management, an affiliate of the American Hospital Association, conducted the nationwide survey of hospital. The study, “Diversity and disparities: A Benchmarking Study of U.S. Hospitals,”
SOUTH BEND – Toscana Park, under the new ownership of Great Lakes Capital Development, continues to transform and develop into a mixed-use retail shopping center. Regina Emberton and John Mester of CBRE/Bradley represent Great Lakes Capital. The center is now home to Tui Sei Bella, a dace fitness studio, and Progressive Insurance. They join existing
CROWN POINT – Two Northwest Indiana projects were among 10 cited statewide by Area Development magazine in presenting a 2012 Silver Shovel Award for excellence in economic development. The magazine named Canadian National’s planned expansion of the Kirk Yard in Gary and Fronius USA’s decision to locate its U.S. headquarters in Portage as two of
VALPARAISO – Porter Health Care System will present the Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at its new Porter Regional Hospital at U.S. 6 and Indiana 49. The event will benefit the Porter County Cancer Society and Lakeshore Paws. The entry fee is $20 and T-shirts are guaranteed to those who
HAMMOND – A $7.7 million expansion is being planned by Amsted Rail. The company has been in the city for more than 100 years and manufactures springs for rail cars. Amsted, formerly known as American Steel Foundries, is asking the city of Hammond for a 10-year tax abatement for its location on Hohman Avenue. If
SOUTH BEND – In celebration of the new name of Beacon Health System, the organization is funding field trips to HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum for 5,200 students in first and third grads in South Bend and Elkhart schools. Funding includes transportation and admission. HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum has served the community for several years as an interactive
