INDIANAPOLIS – Nearly 500 people descended upon the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Nov. 16-17 during the 14th annual Indiana Logistics Summit to hear over 20 speakers discuss global logistics issues and their impacts on the regional economy. “Global Connections” was the theme and attendees heard how Québec’s $9 billion maritime strategy will impact Indiana […]
PORTAGE – The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor helped Indiana celebrate its Bicentennial by honoring the arrival of the shipping season’s 200th vessel, the Federal Oshima. To mark the event, the captain of the 656-foot bulk carrier from Europe was presented a commemorative Port of Indiana “Steel Stein” by the port director and the executive director
SOUTH BEND – Downtown South Bend, Inc. hosts the Holiday Bazaar, an open air market where local artists can display and sell their handmade goods. The market is taking place this Saturday, December 10th from Noon – 5:00 p.m at the Howard Park Ice Rink. This is a new event celebrating local artisans as part
GARY – Methodist Hospital – Northlake Campus in Gary is partnering with The Milk Bank to open a new milk depot in Indiana. This milk collection site is the second in Lake County and provides a convenient drop off for women to donate their extra breast milk for processing at The Milk Bank. The milk
SOUTH BEND – Make your season bright As Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) kicks off what is expected to be the best schedule of holiday events yet. Attendees are encourages to bring their camera to Santa’s House for free photos with Santa. All children visiting Santa will receive an “I Believe” sticker which is good
NORTHWEST INDIANA – Porter’s CareEXPRESS urgent care clinics are turning your bedroom into your own private waiting room, with a new, convenient online check-in service. InQuicker online check-in is now available at PorterHealth.com for the three CareEXPRESS locations in Valparaiso, Chesterton and Portage. “We are pleased to offer an extra bit of convenience for our
CROWN POINT— The Crown Point Community Foundation held their annual gala on November 12, 2016. Over 200 guests attended the black tie event at the Old Historic Court House. The guests danced to “The Connexion Band” and dinner was served by the Radisson. Decorations and flowers prepared by Monarch Florist and Edda Taylor Photographie was
LOWELL – A Purdue University Northwest faculty member has assumed additional responsibilities as director of the Northwest Indiana Robotic (NIRo) Observatory. As appointed head of Northwest Indiana’s premiere optical astronomy research facility, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Adam Rengstorf of Valparaiso oversees all aspects of the observatory, management and maintenance of its NIRo Telescope
