HAMMOND – The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has announced the next group of the 30 Faces of Tourism. Throughout July, the organization will unveil information on 30 individuals as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The newly announced group includes Judi Brown, Director of Administrative Services at the South Shore CVA; Jack Mix, […]
LaPORTE – The LaPorte Hospital Foundation hosted its 25th annual Healthcare Scholarship Golf Tournament. A full field of 144 golfers and countless volunteers came out on June 13 at Briar Leaf Golf Club in LaPorte. Event proceeds totaled over $40,000. These proceeds help fund healthcare scholarships for the communities served by Indiana University Health LaPorte
WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management and College of Veterinary Medicine are teaming up to offer veterinarians and their staffs graduate-level business skills. The Veterinary Practice Management Program (VPMP) provides 72 hours of instruction to help veterinary professionals manage the business side of their practices. “Veterinarians and their staffs face an increasingly
MUNSTER – Dr. Samuel Gbenro has joined Franciscan Hammond Clinic, Department of Family Practice. He is board-certified in Family Medicine. Gbenro will have office hours at 9800 Valparaiso Drive, Munster, at the Franciscan Hammond Clinic Family Wellness Center. For more information, visit the website at www.FranciscanHammondClinic.org.
LAS VEGAS – Pinnacle Entertainment has announced today that the Indiana Gaming Commission approved the company’s proposed acquisition of Ameristar Casinos. Completion of the transaction remains subject to the receipt of additional required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Anthony Sanfilippo, chief executive officer of Pinnacle Entertainment, said, “We thank the Indiana Gaming Commission for
MICHIGAN CITY – In partnership with the United Way of LaPorte County and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, The Northwest Indiana Leaders Young Professional Network will host its inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl on Sunday, July 28. The inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl will be at the Washington Park Pavilion in Michigan City, and will
MICHIGAN CITY – United Way of LaPorte County will hold its 9th annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 19, at Pottawattomie Country Club in Michigan City. Besides raising money for United Way, the golf outing offers participants a chance to win more than $25,000 in prizes along with two new cars. Registration is 11 a.m.
HAMMOND – The City of Hammond’s annual Festival of the Lakes will run Wednesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 21. The festival will feature free nightly live entertainment, carnival rides, a 5k, car show, golf scramble and fishing derby. The festival opens at 5 p.m. July 17, with free pontoon boat rides, $25 carnival wristbands
