PORTER – Angie’s List has announced that Justin’s Tree Service in Porter has received its 2012 Super Service Awards. Angie’s List said 5 percent of the companies it lists receive the award based on customer reviews. Justin’s Tree Service provides residential and commercial tree services throughout Northwest Indiana.
LAPORTE – New York Blower has laid off 12 workers because of a decline in customer sales. The announcement was made by Glen Todd, director of human resources, who said the layoffs follow a reduction of 15 workers last October. New York Blower has been in LaPorte for 90 years and manufactures fans and blowers
MERRILLVILLE – Prime Real Estate will host a property tax seminar at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Avalon Manor, 3550 U.S. 30, Merrillville. The seminar is designed to help people understand step-by-step the correct way to file a successful tax appeal by the Feb. 19 deadline. The keynote speaker is Indiana Appraiser Joe Wszolek
February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association says that cardiovascular disease Is America’s number one killer for women. Consider these statistics: Heart disease affects more women than men and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. An estimated 43 million women in the US are affected by heart disease. Ninety
MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the holding company for Peoples Bank, reported an annual earnings increase of 27.3 percent, as net income totaled $6.9 million for 2012, compared to $5.4 million for 2011. The 2012 net income of $6.9 million represents $2.41 earnings per basic and diluted share. For the three months ended Dec. 31
VALPARAISO – Inland Real Estate Corp. has acquired Valparaiso Walk, a 137,000-square-foot shopping center at Silhavy Road and LaPorte Avenue for $21.9 million. The center is anchored by Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls, Best Buy and Michaels. Inland Real Estate is based in Oak Brook, Ill., and owns shopping centers throughout the Midwest.
MERRILLVILLE – The annual meeting of South Shore Clean Cities will be Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Keynote for the meeting will be a discussion on how to switch to alternative fuels for corporate and government fleets.
Recovery still has a rough road ahead in 2013. by Michael J. Hicks As we turn the corner on a New Year we look forward to a hint of what type of economic conditions will prevail over the state and nation. This also is the time of year we at Ball State release the annual
SOUTH BEND – Missy Mitchell has joined Gibson as an account manager in the Property and Casualty Practice. She is responsible for the day-to-day service needs of clients. Prior to returning to Gibson in 2012, Mitchell worked for insurance carriers and agencies giving her a unique outlook on the industry. She has over 20 years
VALPARAISO – Derek Frazier has been named Development Director for Frontline Foundations Inc., a faith-based substance abuse treatment provider in Porter County. He will oversee fundraising, marketing, and grant development. Frazier was a member of the 2011 Valparaiso Chamber’s Leadership Academy and currently serves as co-chair for Emerge South Shore’s Identify Committee. Frontline Foundations, Inc.
