GARY – The Indiana Gaming Commission has approved the transfer of ownership of Majestic Star Casino in Gary to Wayzata Corp. of Minnesota. Wayzata was a creditor of Majestic Star when it was owned by the late Don Barden. Majestic Star has been in bankruptcy. The commission said that although there were several creditors owed […]
Politics could hinder nation’s recovery, local economists warn. by Michael Puente The presidential election is one year away and potential Republican candidates are already jockeying to be the party’s nominee, each coming up with a plan for the nation’s economic recovery. Most suggest cutting spending, slashing taxes and reducing government regulations as the answers to
Relatively new words in this region, and they’re working wonders. Words you might not have put together in the same sentence 10 years ago to describe our region are now becoming synonymous with local leaders in Lake County. Today we have scores of collaborative efforts in the region that are working examples of cooperation in
SOUTH BEND – The Tire Rack has announced plans to build a 130,000-square-foot addition to its warehouse in South Bend. The project is expected to cost $3.8 million. Tire Rack currently occupies 532,000 square feet of warehouse and office space on the west side of the city along the Indiana Toll Road. The family-owned company
PORTAGE – The Northwest Indiana Contractors Association has elected officers for 2012. They are Mark Grimmer of Grimmer Construction, president; Bill Rathjen of Pangere Corp., vice president; and Tim Larson of Larson-Danielson Construction, secretary-treasurer. “NWICA negotiates labor agreements on behalf of more than 500 contractors throughout the region and the experience that these three gentlemen
SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Insurance has been named one of the top 100 banks in insurance by the Who’s Who in Bank Insurance, published by the Bank Insurance Market Research Group. Selection was based on revenue for fiscal 2010. 1st Source ranked 75th, 11 places from the previous year. “It has been a tough
HAMMOND – Dr. Ann K. Williams has received the Gratitude Award from the Catherine McAuley Clinic board of directors. Williams is an ophthalmologist at the Williams Eye Institute in Hammond. It is part of the Franciscan Alliance. “You are a delight and I wish there were more Dr. Williamses. We are very proud of you;
HOBART – St. Mary’s Medical Center has announced plans to build a 55,000-square-foot outpatient center in Valparaiso, near Indiana 49 and Burlington Beach Road. The Valparaiso Health Center will be part of the Community Healthcare System. “Valparaiso Health Center represents Community Healthcare System’s long-standing history of helping bring a higher quality of life and health
SOUTH BEND – A Subway restaurant has opened at Memorial Hospital. It will be inside the hospitals cafeteria and offer visitors and staff another dining option for lunch and dinner. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial is the first hospital in northern Indiana to open a Subway on its campus. “I am excited
MERRILLVILLE – The Regional Development Co. held its annual meeting recently at Gamba’s Ristorante in Merrillville. The meeting, the RDC reported that its fiscal year ended with 32 approved loans for $11.7 million. The loans helped produce $33.6 million in project dollars in leveraged investment and created 224 jobs. “We have seen great growth in
