Andrew Luck comfortable as the Colts’ face and cornerstone. by Ben Smith Begin with the shoes. There are four or five pairs, all athletic shoes, every species from cross-trainers to plain knockabout sneakers. Left where their owner dropped them, they spill out of Andrew Luck’s locker in a haphazard spray, and after a few seconds […]
WNBA’s reigning champs reach out to find fans. by Rick A. Richards The Women’s National Basketball Association is filled with remarkable athletes–the best in the world at what they do–and stellar competition. But when it comes to player salaries, television viewers and marketing prowess, the WNBA lags far behind the NBA. Julie Graue, vice president
As in business, it’s all about finding the right person for the role. by Rick A. Richards Getting the right people into the right position is the lifeblood of any business or organization. There are dozens of books and classes explaining how to make sure the right people are put in the right job, but
LAPORTE – The LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that the recent running of the Maple City Grand Prix boat race on Stone Lake in LaPorte brought in more than $1 million to the local economy. A study by Certec Inc. of Versailles, Ky., showed that 15,000 people attended the race, with 76
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Chancellor Dr. James B. Dworkin recently participated in the Baseball Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture. The three-day symposium brought together experts from across the nation to examine the impact of baseball on American culture. The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture
Speedboat events bring thousands to LaPorte County shores. by Rick A. Richards A warm, sunny day, the roar of powerful engines and the thrill of speed is all a race fan needs. But this racing isn’t taking place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s happening just offshore from Michigan City on Lake Michigan, and this
HIGHLAND – Milan Kesic, president of Staff Source in Hammond, said his company is hosting Miles for Melanoma, a 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 2, at Wicker Park. Kesic said the event is something he strongly supports because he is a melanoma survivor. Kesic said the goal is to raise awareness and donations
MICHIGAN CITY – Visit Michigan City LaPorte has announced that all VIP events for the first Maple City Grand Prix boat race are sold out. All other race activities, however, including entry to the races at Soldiers Memorial Park, the downtown hoedown and boat parade on Saturday night, and the racers awards ceremony on Sunday
