LAS VEGAS – Pinnacle Entertainment has announced today that the Indiana Gaming Commission approved the company’s proposed acquisition of Ameristar Casinos. Completion of the transaction remains subject to the receipt of additional required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Anthony Sanfilippo, chief executive officer of Pinnacle Entertainment, said, “We thank the Indiana Gaming Commission for […]
MICHIGAN CITY – In partnership with the United Way of LaPorte County and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, The Northwest Indiana Leaders Young Professional Network will host its inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl on Sunday, July 28. The inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl will be at the Washington Park Pavilion in Michigan City, and will
MICHIGAN CITY – United Way of LaPorte County will hold its 9th annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 19, at Pottawattomie Country Club in Michigan City. Besides raising money for United Way, the golf outing offers participants a chance to win more than $25,000 in prizes along with two new cars. Registration is 11 a.m.
HAMMOND – The City of Hammond’s annual Festival of the Lakes will run Wednesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 21. The festival will feature free nightly live entertainment, carnival rides, a 5k, car show, golf scramble and fishing derby. The festival opens at 5 p.m. July 17, with free pontoon boat rides, $25 carnival wristbands
Small businesses brace for cost increases in 2014. by Bob Kronemyer Small businesses should plan for a significant cost bump in healthcare starting next January, as the federal government continues to roll out major reforms. “Businesses with fewer than 50 employees should plan on new compliance challenges and the potential for larger than normal premium
The Nureyev State Ballet Theatre, from the city of Ufa, hometown of legendary dancer of 20th Century Rudolf Nureyev, brings the world’s most beloved ballet to glorious life! This company of 60 distinguished dancers has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to countries throughout the world. The Sleeping Beauty Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend, Indiana
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EAST CHICAGO – SunCoke Energy Partners will acquire Lakeshore Coal Handling for $29.6 million. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of July. SunCoke said it will continue Lakeshore Coal’s current operations in Northwest Indiana. Lakeshore Coal is a subsidiary of Beemsterboer Corp., and provides coal handling services at Indiana Harbor coke
SOUTH BEND – Ivy Tech Community College has announced that two administrators have retired. Chuck Philip, vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Jeff Fisher, director of financial aid, have retired. Philip has been vice chancellor since 2008 and from 2002 to 2008 was a vice president and executive dean at Lake Michigan College in Benton
