Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer and Hammond and Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point will share a $52,500 grant provided through a BP Cleaner Air through Diesel Emission Reductions program, in conjunction with a consortium of area environmental groups and South Shore Clean Cities Inc., to help reduce ambulance emissions outside of their emergency departments. The funds […]

VALPARAISO — As 2013 came to a close, the Northwest Indiana real estate market continued to show significant increases over last year, reports Jeanne Sommer, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Alliance Group. While there were softer sales in December due to the holidays, the number of homes sold throughout the year increased in both Lake and

VALPARAISO — Martin Binder Jeweler is teaming up with South Bend Chocolate Company of Valparaiso to spread the love of Valentine’s Day with a Chocolate and Diamonds giveaway. Now through Valentine’s Day, the jeweler will offer a red heart sampler box of South Bend Chocolates with purchase.   And, to sweeten the deal, two of the boxes

MICHIGAN CITY — Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana (EDCMC) secured a professional community and economic development services contract from the City of Michigan City.  The contract was awarded by the city earlier this month and provides $100,000 to EDCMC in 2014 through the County Economic Development Income Tax fund.

VALPARAISO — The day of W.F. “Bill” Wellman’s Honor Flight was a long day full of surprises. Wellman, a World War II veteran who served with the United States Marine Corps, participated in the Honor Flight, offered by Honor Flight Chicago, in late October 2013. Leaving from Midway Airport in Chicago, Wellman and close to

MUNSTER – Former All My Children soap star Taylor Miller is the guest speaker for the 7th annual Share the Love event, Weds, Feb. 12 at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster. Today, Miller is a certified Holistic Health Coach, helping individuals achieve better health and nutrition through personalized lifestyle choices. Sponsored