VALPARAISO – The Cardiac & Vascular Institute at Porter Health Systems has begun using a new treatment option for patients with peripheral artery disease. Laser atherectomy uses a cool laser that vaporizes blockages inside the artery to restore blood flow, said cardiology Sandeep Sehgal. PAD is caused by arteriosclerosis, also known as hardening of the […]
HIGHLAND – The second United Way Success by 6 Born Learning Trail in Lake County has opened. This trail is in Wicker Park and encourages children to learn through fun and meaningful activities. The interactive trail contains signs with instructions for games that parents can play with their child to turn a regular walk through
MICHIGAN CITY – Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital will hold its 10th annual Women’s Fair from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino. Vendors are being sought for the fair. For information, call Shellie Kermin at (219) 326-2516 or e-mail skermin@iuhealth.org. Last year, the Women’s Fair
MUNSTER – NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the parent company for Peoples Bank, has declared a third quarter dividend of 15 cents a share. It will be paid Oct. 7 to shareholders of record on Sept. 30. The company’s over-the-counter stock is trades under the symbol NWIN.OB. Peoples has 11 banking offices in Lake and Porter counties.
MICHIGAN CITY – Horizon Bancorp, the parent of Horizon Bank, has announced it will increase the money it makes available for small business loans over the next two years. Horizon has received $12.5 million as its share of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. Horizon had purchased preferred shares in the program that
LAPORTE – The Visiting Nurse Association of Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital is looking for volunteers to assist hospice patients and families in LaPorte County. Interested volunteers should sign up for 10 to 12 hours of trainings on Friday, Sept. 16, at the VNA office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 20,
WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central is now offering a graduate certificate in economic development. It meets the needs of area economic development professionals interested in participating in economic development activities. Classes are 2 to 5:50 p.m. over a 10-week session starting Sept. 12 and ending in May 2012. Registration is $499 for separate sessions
MICHIGAN CITY – Sullair Corp. has announced it will move its world headquarters to Michigan City and invest $12.7 million in its operation there for new equipment. By 2015, Sullair said it will create 113 new jobs. President Henry Brooks said the move was made possible with an $800,000 in tax credits from the Indiana
MERRILLVILLE – The Legacy Foundation has distributed $350,000 in college scholarships. D.J. and Rose Nidetz Scholarship – Braden Cleary, Wheeler High School. Donna K. Yundt Memorial Scholarship – Alexa Candreva, Lake Central High School. Dr. John Maniotes Scholarship – Elaine Pitsas, Munster High School; Jessica Sinclair, Highland High School; and Daniella Tripodis, Chesterton High School.
HAMMOND – The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana has named Dr. Robert Kramer of Purdue University Calumet as an Innovator of the Month for August. Kramer is a retired chief scientist at NiSource Energy Technologies. Kramer established an energy center to improve efficiency and reliability of energy usage after retiring from NiSource. In addition
