HAMMOND – Through a grant from the Hammond Gaming Advisory Council, the Challenger Learning Center has begun offering Hammond first graders a chance to try their hands at being junior astronauts. The students are participating in Challenger’s newest STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program called Moonbase Explorers. “The hands-on science, coupled with reading directions, recording […]
KNOX – Indiana University Health Starke Hospital President David Hyatt is taking information about the facility, services and medical personnel into the community. Hyatt and Community Relations Director Ted Hayes will hold monthly coffee klatches with groups and organizations called Coffee with Dave. The program was initiated to interact with the community on a regular
MICHIGAN CITY – Save the Dunes and eight other environmental groups have signed a letter to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management expressing concern over the impact of Enbridge Energy’s planned pipeline. The pipeline would carry 500,000 barrels per day of tar sands through the region. Executive Director Nicole Barker of Save the Dunes said
MUNSTER – As many as 50 jobs could come to Munster by the end of 2014 when meat producer Land O’Frost completes its move from Lansing, Ill. The plant announced plans to invest $6.4 million to build a company headquarters in Munster. The 25,000-square-foot building will be on three acres. The location has not been
CROWN POINT – Gary Brownlee has joined the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center as a business adviser. He will work primarily with businesses in Porter County bringing 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to his role. Brownlee will work directly with new and existing business owners on business planning and execution
VALPARAISO – Smalls Landscaping of Valparaiso has been named 2013 Landscaper of the Year by New Holland Construction and Total Landscape Care magazine. The cover of the January issues of Total Landscape Care will feature the owners of Smalls Landscaping, Nancy Marshall and Becky Whitacre. To be considered for the honor, landscapers must exemplify high
SOUTH BEND – Holy Cross College in South Bend has formed a partnership with Ancilla College in Donaldson that will allow two-year students from Ancilla to transfer seamlessly to Holy Cross to complete their bachelor’s degree. Both are Catholic schools and said the partnership was a way for them to expand educational opportunities for residents
VALPARAISO – The Valparaiso Family YMCA and Methodist Hospitals have announced a new Healthcare Engagement Partnership. The collaboration will bring wellness and comprehensive programs to the community designed to maintain a high level of well-being and healthy living through proper diet, exercise, stress management and illness prevention. Methodist staff members will provide services promoting proper
