MICHIGAN CITY – The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has released its 21 annual report on beach cleanliness in the United States, and Indiana ranked 26th for the percentage of samples that exceeded the national standard for cleanliness. There were 406 closing and advisory days last year, up from 387 in 2009. Most closing and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Great Lakes Ports Association has announced that Green Marine has received the Sustainable Shipping Award for its efforts in improving environmental efficiency. Green Marine, based in Quebec City, Canada, is a joint Canadian-U.S. organization with 120 members that monitors the environmental activities of shippers, ports, terminals and shipyards in the
GRIFFITH – St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago has been named Hospital of the Year by Lake Area United Way for its outstanding contributions in the 2010-11 community campaign. This was the third straight year the hospital has received the recognition. LAUW honored the medical, nursing and administration and support staff at St. Catherine for
LAPORTE – Indiana University Health LaPorte, the LaPorte Hospital Foundation and the LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary, has announced 2011 scholarship awards. The organizations have been offering scholarship to students pursuing healthcare careers since 1983. This year, 41 scholarships totaling $128,750 were presented. The LaPorte Hospital Foundation Kepler Award goes to a student studying to be a
MERRILLVILLE – Methodist Hospitals with working with the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) to conduct a study in Northwest Indiana that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to
VALPARAISO – Valparaiso University’s Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has earned national recognition for its commitment to promoting the education and preparation of licensed clinical mental health counselors. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs accredited VU’s CMHC program. There are 543 schools in 48 states that have accredited programs; in
GARY – The 12th annual Gary South Shore Air Show is July 15-17 at Marquette Park and Beach. Dozens of military and civilian acts will perform over Lake Michigan. There also will be interactive displays, a kid’s play zone, food vendors and a beer garden. Friday’s Twilight show offers an opportunity to enjoy a full
MERRILLVILLE – The Chicago Lighthouse for People who Are Blind or Visually Impaired will hold a “Low Vision Products Show,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. The show is being sponsored by Steve and Georgiann Pangere, owners of Pangere Corp. in Gary. Admission is free. Pangere said
MICHIGAN CITY – The Save the Dunes Council has announced that Northwest Indiana is one of seven pilot areas in the United States chosen for a new urban waters initiative. On June 24, the Obama administration announced the effort with a goal to clean polluted urban rivers and waterways by pooling the resources of 11
CROWN POINT – Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point recognized 244 volunteers during its 38th annual Auxiliary Appreciation Awards Luncheon in the Marian Education Center. Collectively, the volunteers logged 54,325 hours last year. They received pins for service hours ranging from 100 hours to 27,000 hours, which was earned by Vivian Kelby. Receiving American Hospital Association
