HAMMOND – Purdue University Calumet will hold a free picnic for military veterans and their families from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Indiana National Guard Center, 2530 E. 173rd St. The event will include opportunities for people to speak with Veterans Administration officials about assistance and benefits related to healthcare […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The latest statistic through the end of June on the St. Lawrence Seaway show that grain shipments are up more than 20 percent. Year-to-date shipments from March 22 to June 30 were 2.6 million metric tons, up from 2.1 million metric tons one year ago. Canadian grain shipments were up 3 percent.
GARY – Three nurses at Methodist Hospitals have collaborated on a book to guide patients and families through a SAFE hospital stay. The book, “Hospital Safety – Insider Tips,” is designed to assist patients in receiving safe patient care. The authors are Jodi Boling, a clinical nurse specialist with more than 15 years of experience
MERRILLVILLE – VIA Marketing has received a 2011 APEX Award of Excellence for its creative work for the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce. VIA was recognized in the “Meeting and Event Materials” category for its save the date card, poster, invitation and ads for the chamber’s Aloha Gala. “This gala is the Chamber’s largest fund
MUNSTER – Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana Inc. has named David Otte vice president of engineering and support services. He began his career as construction manager with Community Healthcare System in 2004. Otte, of St. John, has 26 years of experience in construction. He will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing existing and new
WEST LAFAYETTE – A blind Purdue University alumnus and entrepreneur who founded a startup company at the Purdue Research Park has been recognized by the National Federation of the Blind. Cary Supalo was one of four winners of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award, which recognizes people and organizations who have contributed to the full integration
LAPORTE – The LaPorte Hospital Foundation’s annual Healthcare Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 16 drew 144 golfers at Briar Leaf Golf Club and raised more than $38,000 for scholarships. “The LaPorte Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament is again a success due to the caring involvement of a hard working committee chaired by board member John Leinweber,”
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HOBART – The City of Hobart and the Legacy Foundation have announced a $93,600 grant from the Maria Reiner Senior Citizens Fund to furnish the center, which is under construction inside the former Hobart Middle School. The 8,300-square-foot Maria Reiner Center, which will be open to Hobart residents and non-residents 55 and older, was established
SOUTH BEND – Gibson Insurance Group will hold its third annual Risk Management Forum on Thursday, Aug. 11 starting at 7:30 a.m. (EST) in the Century Center in downtown South Bend. Discussions will focus on workers’ compensation, wellness, pre-employment matters, on-site health, case management, leave management and legal issues. Speakers are Ken Siepman, an attorney
LAPORTE – Tim Gropp, executive director of the Greater LaPorte Economic Development Corp., has left that position to take a similar position with the town of Fishers near Indianapolis. Gropp, 34, has been director in LaPorte since 2006. Gropp was appointed to the position in LaPorte by former Mayor Leigh Morris, who praised Gropp saying
