MUNSTER – The NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the parent company for People Bank, has announced a dividend of 19 cents a share, payable Jan. 4, 2013, to shareholders of record on Dec. 28. The NorthWest Indiana Bancorp’s common stock is trade on the OTC Bulletin Board under NWIN. Peoples Bank has offices in Crown Point, Dyer, …
LAPORTE – Two people affiliated with Indiana University Health Occupational Service have received additional certifications. Physical therapist Ron Knickrehm of LaPorte received the Astym certification, a mechanical treatment option to reduce or remove scar tissue that is causing pain or movement issues. He has more than 30 years of therapy experience and is a graduate …
GARY – Methodist Hospitals’ Auxiliary recognized 137 volunteers for service of more than 38,000 hours. Ian McFadden, president and CEO, said “volunteers are the heart of Methodist Hospitals. They are there to lend a helping hand and offer a kind word, and we can never over estimate the lasting impression that they leave on our …
SOUTH BEND – Waldemar Rosario has joined the pediatricians practicing at Navarre Pediatrics at Main Street. Rosario received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pediatric Hospital in San Juan. He also has practices in California and Florida. Navarre Pediatrics is part …
Advances in medical technology improve outcomes, and careers, too. by Bob Kronemyer Whether it’s electromagnetic guidance to detect lung cancer or robotic-assisted surgery for removing a gallbladder, the region’s health care centers are committed to offering their patients the newest in clinically proven diagnostics and treatment. High-tech options are also fueling select job growth within …
CHICAGO – Natalie T. Pedraza of Munster has been named director of compliance for James McHugh Construction Co. Most recently she was with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority where she was director of procurement and business diversity. She is a graduate of DePaul University.
MUNSTER – Franciscan Physicians Hospital employees Mary Beth Kosiba, Kari Wall and Robin Rossner hit the road Monday, November 19, hauling a 20-foot trailer filled with donations, and equally important, hope, for victims of Hurricane Sandy. A collection of needed items brought in massive donations from canned goods and pet food to diapers and hand …
HAMMOND – A Finnish company, Huhtamaki Inc., will invest $8.5 million in its Hammond operation to beef up production for its recycled paper products. When the project is completed, it will add a dozen jobs by 2014. Huhtamaki provides consumer and specialty packaging products to clients around the world. Its Hammond plant has 115 employees …
HAMMOND – SportsIndiana.org has received a facelift. The new site is more user-friendly and includes features such as an interactive community map, individual community sports venue pages, membership information and information on the sports tourism business in Northwest Indiana. “This new website greatly simplifies the process of applying for and submitting grant requests for the …
MICHIGAN CITY – PXLFIX, a Smartphone and tablet service business, has moved to 720 Franklin St., said owner Allyson Kazmucha. At the same time, she announced the business has teamed up with Pod Drop. Pod Drop repairs iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch devices. Devices with cracked screens can many times be repaired the same day, …
