WESTVILLE – The Purdue University North Central Odyssey 2011-12 Arts and Cultural Events Series and the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra will host performances by world-class pianist Andrius Zlabys. On Thursday, March 1, Zlabys will perform a solo piano recital in the Library-Student-Faculty Building Room 144. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free, but seating […]
CHESTERTON – The first meeting of the Little Calumet River East Branch Watershed Group will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at the Westchester Public Library. The meeting is the first step of developing a watershed management plan to protect and improve the river which flows into Lake Michigan. The meeting has been
During the November 2011 “Indiana Rural Summit” at Indiana State University’s Terre Haute campus, the university’s Steven Pontius listed the major threats to Indiana’s rural communities. “Our rural communities are losing their young people,” Dr. Pontius said. “We must promote entrepreneurship and attract employers to Indiana’s rural places.” He also raised concern that the high
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MUNSTER – Community Hospital has been named a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellent for the ninth consecutive years. The designation came from HealthGrades, an independent organization that evaluated health care. Only the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation can receive the designation. “We congratulate and thank our physicians, nurses and staff who work
CHESTERTON – The official 2012 Porter County Calendar of Events guide is now available. It includes events such as Chesterton’s Wizard of Oz Festival, the Popcorn Festival in Valparaiso, Portage’s Elvis FANtasy Fest, and the Kouts Pork Fest. The free guide is available at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49. “This year’s
MICHIGAN CITY – Winn Machine and MCTD Inc. of Michigan City has been named Team Innovator of the Month by The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. The two companies have developed a mobile “green” solar-powered generator designed to operate equipment in disaster zones as well as construction sites in domestic and world markets. The
VALPARAISO – The Salt Creek Watershed will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Valparaiso Public Library. Save the Dunes will provide updates on the implementation of the Salt Creek Watershed Management Plan. Public input for the plan is sought. The meeting also will include an update on the design
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central Early Childhood Education and Nursing programs have received a grant from the United Healthcare UnitedHealth HEROES program. The PNC program, “Countdown to a Healthy Start,” focuses on establishing positive relationships with families to foster children’s healthy development and prevent childhood obesity. During weekly visits with community partners, PNC students
MICHIGAN CITY – Save the Dunes will hold a free workshop for region residents on how to make simple changes on their property to protect Lake Michigan. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 in Valparaiso. The agenda includes watersheds and water pollution, water friendly lawn care, rain gardens
SOUTH BEND – Mark Murray, president and CEO of Center for Hospice Care, has been re-elected to a one-year term as chairman of the board for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The group has 52,000 members, including 3,700 hospice and palliative care provider members. Murray has served on the 24-member national board since
