By Glee Renick-May “Red Dog” has taken the coveted top $100,000 prize for best narrative feature, awarded Saturday at the Heartland Film Festival awards gala held here in Indianapolis. The film takes place in a town named Dampier in Australia’s exterior outback during the 1970s, where a dog becomes a legend through his “real-life” escapades […]
Serving others as health-care organization’s board chair. by Michael Puente Sister Jane Marie Klein’s calling in life is assisting people one way or another, either through prayer or making sure they receive the best medical care possible. Her career in health care started four decades ago shortly after becoming a nun. Today, Sister Jane Marie
Youth sports bring big business to Northwest Indiana. by Rick A. Richards There are countless basketball courts, baseball and softball diamonds and soccer fields in Northwest Indiana. Consider that once school is out for the summer, nearly all of them are busy. For Northwest Indiana, youth athletic competition translates into a healthy bottom line for
Expansion ahead for Gary Chicago International Airport Being No. 3 doesn’t mean you’re in third place if the game is Chicago aviation. At least that is the view of the Gary Chicago International Airport and the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA). The two are breaking new ground, building partnerships and focusing on a business
How five women business owners succeed in Northwest Indiana. by Rick A. Richards Determination has helped sweep away any impediments to business success for five Northwest Indiana women who have carved out successful niches by doing things their way. When Georgeann Quealy decided the time was right to move her food ingredient company from a
Living up to our region’s incredible potential. “We have met the enemy and he is us” is a quote from the old comic strip, Pogo. As we strive to integrate sustainable development in Northwest Indiana, the perception of us as “Region Rats” impedes the initiative. The 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall caused an economic
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central will offer public showings of the film, “The Conspirator” are part of the university Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series. Co-sponsoring the series is the Michigan City Public Library. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the library and at 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
Cities pursue creative efforts for revitalization. by Rick A. Richards Northwest Indiana downtowns were once retail hubs. But with the development of regional shopping malls and strip shopping centers over the past two generations, downtowns across the region have changed. Left behind are empty storefronts and vacant parking lots. In recent years, however, those downtown
MERRILLVILLE – An Alabama software company that provides digital video distribution products to college athletic departments and professional sports franchises has opened an office in the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana. DragonFly Athletics LLC was founded by Kirk Miller in 2006. He was previously with the University of Alabama’s athletic department. The company’s chief
NIPSCO leader builds bridges with employees and his new Northwest Indiana community. by Rick A. Richards Jimmy Staton is passionate about a lot of things in his life. His family. Sports, especially University of West Virginia sports. And the utility business. “I have two sons and we’re all sports fanatics. My wife is very tolerant,”
