MERRILLVILLE – As a result of the newly enacted federal tax reform, NIPSCO submitted a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to lower its previous request to modify natural gas base rates by $26 million. The reduction means natural gas residential customers would pay nearly $2 less per month following the Commissions’ decision […]

Franciscan Health Rensselaer is proud to announce a new partnership with Phoenix Paramedic Solutions to provide ambulance transport services. Phoenix Paramedic Solutions is an Indiana-based emergency medical system dedicated to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service. Phoenix will also be providing Emergency 911 medical services for Rensselaer and Central Jasper County. “We

MUNSTER – As part of their mission to give back to the community and spread goodwill, Illiana Heating & Air Conditioning owners Tom and Sue Krygsheld held their annual October fundraiser, setting aside a portion of the proceeds from the business’ service calls to help women benefit from early detection of breast cancer. On behalf

SOUTH BEND — February’s “Fire & Ice” themed First Fridays will have ice carvers – some featuring a fire element – and a special fireworks show that will include a choreographed River Lights presentation! Also enjoy amazing Restaurant Week deals at 18 participating restaurants, Meet Me in the Gallery at the South Bend Museum of

MUNSTER – Board Certified Plastic Surgeon David Robinson, MD, and his practice, Indiana Plastic Surgery, have made a $2,500 donation to the Women’s Diagnostic Center of Community Hospital. This contribution will benefit the Breast Cancer Awareness Fund, helping local uninsured women to receive diagnostic breast imaging. “Women without insurance will often forgo their mammogram to

MICHIGAN CITY – Local artist, Jay Zerbe, will be bringing his latest show,“eCollage”, to Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA). Zerbe’s digital collages are constructed in photoshop using elements from his paintings and drawings ordered in many layers. He then prints the image with archival ink on 8.5×11″ archival paper. “eCollage” will be on display

Franciscan Health Rensselaer now has the ability to treat stroke patients using a two-way video connection. The technology, called telestroke, is the first of its kind in the area to be used for this purpose. Telestroke enables patients the access to the expertise of a neurologist quickly and can improve recovery chances. Telestroke and telemedicine

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been awarded the 2018 Military Friendly® Schools designation by Victory Media Inc. The list honors the nation’s top schools that welcome America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and help to ensure their success on campus. PNW is one of more than 800 institutions

Franciscan Health facilities in Crawfordsville, Rensselaer and Lafayette, including the Lafayette East and Lafayette Central campuses, have enacted visitor restrictions. The restrictions include the following requirements: Visitors should clean your hands upon entering and leaving the hospital using hand sanitizer, foam or by washing hands with soap and water. Only two healthy adults (18 years