Exhibitor spots at the largest environmental event in Northwest Indiana are still available. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County continues to accept online registrations for exhibitors to participate in the 2015 Northwest Indiana Earth Day 10th Anniversary Celebration on April 18. Organizations and businesses from around Chicagoland and beyond that provide environmental awareness, […]
“We applaud the Indiana Senate for their thoughtful consideration of Senate Joint Resolution 12 and ultimately, their decision to not move the measure further forward this session which would have pushed an initiative to place unfair and unprecedented protection of Indiana’s industrial agriculture operators in Indiana’s state constitution. Today’s 22 yay, 28 nay vote defeating
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Multi-platinum selling and Award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line will headline the second annual Legends Day concert presented by Firestone on Saturday, May 23, on the Turn 4 infield stage at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with special guests Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard rounding out the lineup. Florida Georgia Line’s performance the day before the 99th
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Expansion of the South Shore commuter rail service took a step forward when the Indiana House Roads and Transportation Committee voted 10-0 to send HB 1618 forward. This bill, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, would provide $9.4 million in state funding annually for the construction of the West Lake Corridor. It also sets forth additional
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Porter Health Care System will offer Healthy Heart Diet classes in March. The free classes will provide an understanding on how to read food labels and choose heart-healthy food, along with teaching basic heart healthy food preparation tips. Classes will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 3 and 17 in the Cardiac
MUNSTER — NorthWest Indiana Bancorp (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), reported an annual earnings increase of 3.9%, as net income totaled $7.4 million for 2014, compared to $7.1 million for 2013. The 2014 net income figure of $7.4 million represents the third consecutive year of record earnings for the Bancorp,
WASHINGTON — The Office of Advocacy, an independent office within the Small Business Administration, released a report entitled Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories, an annual analysis of each state’s small business activities. “Every year the Office of Advocacy strives to produce a small business snapshot for Indiana’s entrepreneurs and policymakers,” said Christine
“Indigenous Landscapes: Imprints of the South Shore,” a new art exhibit highlighting natural settings along the South Shore, will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center through March 19. The exhibit features approximately 145 pieces in a variety of artistic forms and includes iconic locations such as the Indiana Dunes, Hoosier Prairie and Gibson
On Monday, February 16, approximately 125 second to sixth grade girls from the Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Girl Scouts were introduced to opportunities in engineering in a fun and engaging way by NIPSCO female engineers during National Engineers Week. Another 25 young daughters of NiSource employees also participated. The four-hour event was part of
SCHERERVILLE — The 2nd Annual Northwest Indiana Comic-Con returns to the South Shore on Saturday, Feb. 21st, at Halls of St. George. The family-friendly show focuses on comics, creators, community and fans while offering attendees numerous things to experience. The one-day comic book convention will feature artists and dealers, a cosplay corner, a table top
