VALPARAISO – Dr. Larry McAfee has received the 2011 Dorothy M. Porter Outstanding Volunteer Award from United Way of Porter County. McAfee has been a member of United Way’s Porter County team for nearly a decade. In 2005, his animal hospital participated in the United Way Volunteer Center’s Day of Caring for the first time. […]
VALPARAISO – Caroline Shook, executive director of Housing Opportunities, has been named 2011 Outstanding Agency Professional by United Way of Porter County. Shook began her work in 2000 when Housing Opportunities was part of Opportunity Enterprises. In 2008 the organization split and Housing Opportunities became of HUD approved housing agency serving individuals and families in
HAMMOND – The Indiana Welcome Center is featuring the City of Whiting’s past and future with an exhibit that will be on display through May 3. It showcases the five “hearts” of Whiting – the lakefront, small businesses, neighbors, industry and events. A VIP reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in
WHITING – The Northwest Indiana Oilmen are looking for college students interested in a summer internship in sports marketing, sales and public relations. The Oilmen, are members of the Midwest Collegiate League, and have several unpaid internships available and will work with colleges or universities to make sure participants receive college credit. Internships are in
GARY – Representatives of Gary Chicago International Airport, the Canadian National Railway Co. and the Regional Development Authority, along with Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, announced a deal has been reached with CN that will allow runway expansion to move ahead. “I am extremely excited today,” said Freeman-Wilson. “We are one step closer to the completion
SOUTH BEND – Dr. Wahaj Mustafa Zaidi has joined Memorial Children’s Hospital in South Bend as a pediatric gastroenterologist. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the State University of New York at Syracuse College of Medicine and received his fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology from the University of Rochester Medical Center-Strong Memorial Hospital. Zaidi is
SOUTH BEND – Investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has named 1st Source Bank of South Bend and Horizon Bank of Michigan City to its Honor Roll for superior performance. The two banks were among 45 banks in the country named to the honor roll for meeting financial performance standards. The honor roll is
SOUTH BEND – Executive Forums, in conjunction with insurance company Gibson and law firm Jones Obenchain LLP, is bringing nationally renowned speaker Chuck Underwood to South Bend for an event on Generational Strategy. The event will feature an in-depth look at generational considerations and key tools to make them a permanent filter in business planning,
CHESTERTON – The Crisis Center’s 17th annual Wine Fest, Live & Silent Auction will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at Sand Creek Country Club. The event, “Northwest Indiana’s Biggest Night,” benefits the Crisis Center’s intervention and prevention programs for children, adults and families. Its services include the Safe Place outreach program;
With millions of sufferers, chronic pain gets increasing attention. by Kathy McKimmie About 116 million adults in this country experience chronic pain, which costs between $560 billion and $635 billion annually in medical expenses and associated economic costs including lost wages and productivity, according to a report issued in June by the Institute of Medicine
