HAMMOND — The South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail will be hosting their exhibit, Region United, Nation Divided: Following Lincoln, Feb. 24 through April 30 at the Indiana Welcome Center. The exhibit showcases the region’s answer to Abraham Lincoln’s call to action during our nation’s bloodiest war – the Civil War. Field trip opportunities to […]
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MICHIGAN CITY – The Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City Guild of Volunteers seeks to boost its ranks to help better serve the hospital and its patients. The volunteer program gives community members an outlet to join the hospital’s mission and commitment to patient care, said Shirley Sjoberg manager of Volunteer Services. “Volunteering at Franciscan St.
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Times have changed, but the chips are as tasty as ever. by Kathy McKimmie It was 1928, just a year before the big stock market crash, when John Norman Hogg started Peerless Potato Chips on West 11th Avenue in Gary. From England, he became a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps in World War I
New Buffalo Savings Bank has promoted Cassie Livengood to an officer position within the bank with her advancement to Assistant Cashier and Head of Operations. The bank has also promoted Zina Leonard to the position to the position of Assistant Branch Manager. She previously served the financial institution as a Senior Relationship Banker.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northwest Indiana Innovation Expo at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 Mahoney Drive, Hammond. From Cows and Calves hosted by Fair Oaks Farms to interactive displays by the Hospice Artisans to technology wonders from 9magnets LLC, this will be a
By Barry Banther There are 5 simple words that can spell doom for a leader – “If I had only known!” These are the words you utter right after a major client cancels a contract, a customer stops ordering or an error occurs that will cost you thousands out of your own pocket. That’s why
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University and automaker Chrysler Group are partnering in a program that will share research and development efforts and provide learning opportunities for Purdue students and Chrysler Group employees. The agreement establishes seven initial Purdue research projects with $1.2 million in funding from Chrysler Group. The projects are designed to enhance the
The new officers and directors of the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS® and Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service took office January 2014. Edith Cothran of McColly Real Estate in Schererville ascended to the position of 2014 GNIAR President. Joe Wszolek of AppraiserJoe.com in Portage was elected as 2014 GNIAR President-Elect.
Lakeshore PAWS held their first adoption event to showcase their new facility on Feb.22 in Valparaiso, Ind. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 1.pm. at 405 Elm St. in order to bring in the community and introduce them to the animals in hopes of finding them forever homes. Lakeshore PAWS’ next event will
The Portage Chamber of Commerce will host a one hour, free seminar on March 5, 2014 at 8am at the University Center Building on Central Ave. in Portage. This event is part of the Chamber’s Rise and Shine Series, which is offered FREE to the public on the first Wed. of every month. Various topics
