Retirement years catch up fast, so start saving now. by Michael Puente Brenda Castro says she feels like “just yesterday” when she graduated from high school. In reality, her graduation day was more than a decade ago. “Time sure does fly,” the 30-year-old Castro says. “I’ve saved some money, but not nearly enough as I […]
CROWN POINT – Geisen Funeral Homes has been honored by the National Funeral Directors Association with its Pursuit of Excellence Award. The award recognizes community involvement and community service. Geisen is involved with the Meals on Wheels program, other charitable organizations and local churches. The fifth-generation company operates funeral homes in Crown Point, Merrillville and
HAMMOND – Napleton Auto Group is observing its 80th anniversary this year. The company, founded in 1931 in Blue Island, Ill., has dealerships in Hammond and Schererville. Napleton operates 57 new car franchises in 23 Midwest locations and Florida. The company is owned by the five grandsons of founder Edward Napleton.
PORTAGE – John Swanson, executive director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, has been named president of the Indiana Association of Regional Councils. The IARC provides a statewide voice for Indiana’s 14 regional planning agencies. Swanson is the first from Northwest Indiana to head the state organization. NIRPC represents government agencies and municipalities in
MICHIGAN CITY – A $1.3 million federal grant has been given to the LaPorte County Commissioners to develop property it owned on the south side of Michigan City. The grant will provide water and sewer service to 120 acres being developed by Holladay Properties, which developed Ameriplex in Portage along with sites in Merrillville and
MUNSTER – Community Hospital has expanded and renovated its MRI services at Community Hospital MRI Center in Crown Point and the Community Diagnostic Center in Munster. A $1.7 million Panorama 1.0T Open MRI from Philips Medical Systems is being installed in Munster and the existing system in Crown Point is being converted to an open
GRIFFITH – Lake Area United Way is working with the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network to help troubled homeowner. Indiana has received $221 million to help unemployed homeowners pay a portion of their mortgages. “Since its formation in 2007, IFPN has been on the forefront of assisting homeowners reach an agreeable resolution with their mortgage lenders,”
HAMMOND – The Fleet Master Chief of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command will be the keynote speaker at Purdue University Calumet’s Veterans Day Convocation, Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Alumni Hall of the university’s Student Union & Library. Keynote speaker Michael Stevens heads a command that supports the Chief of Naval Operations and
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Making a difference by pursuing new ideas. by Rick A. Richards Innovation starts as a spark of inspiration. And once the fire is lit, there is no putting it out. The idea that you can create something new or do something in a different way motivates innovators. It may take years before an idea blooms,
MUNSTER – A $60 million renovation of the 72-acre Lake Business Center has begun. Developer Mitch Simborg said the project includes 100,000 square feet of office space and 900,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehouse and distribution space. A hotel and restaurants are planned for the site, along with medical service offices. The development in Munster
