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First Trust Credit Union expands in LaPorte
LAPORTE – First Trust Credit Union has broken ground on an expansion of its LaPorte office on J Street. The office will double in size from 1,700 square feet to 3,125 square feet. The project includes a new façade, additional office space, a larger lobby, an additional drive-through lane, safety deposit boxes and public restrooms.
Ugly Lamp Contest is underway
HAMMOND – The Indiana Welcome Center is accepting entries in its annual Ugly Lamp Contest through Nov. 21. Lamps can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The contest is a tribute to the 1983 film, “A Christmas Story,” in which Mr. Parker wins a leg lamp as a “major award” from a
Demolition to make way for Michigan City Kohl’s store
MICHIGAN CITY – Demolition work is set to begin at the former Dunes Plaza on U.S. 20 in Michigan City to make room for construction of a Kohl’s department store. Demolition of a farmer Kmart store and other buildings will be directed by Haas and Associates of Michigan City. Work to tear down the buildings
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Kniola named CEO of First Trust
MICHIGAN CITY – First Trust Credit Union has named Kim Kniola as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. She has been with First Trust for 29 years and replaces Ronald Budzinski, who headed the credit union for 27 years. He is retiring at the end of the year. Kniola is a graduate of Ball State
Honoring Innovation
Society of Innovators announces its 2012 Fellows. by Rick A. Richards People who do what they do because they love doing it don’t see themselves as doing anything special. At least that’s the case with the people chosen as Fellows of the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana for 2012. Those Fellows and two research
Serving Veterans
Jim Chancellor returned from war with a new mission. by Lauren Caggiano Jim Chancellor knows what it’s like to be on the other side–of war, that is. That’s why he is working to help spread the word about veterans’ issues and advocate for returned soldiers, through his nonprofit, American Veterans Collection. Chancellor, who lives in
Volunteers needed to pack 1,000 gift boxes
HAMMOND – The Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corrinne Drive, will hold an Operation Christmas Child packing party in conjunction with Samaritan’s Purse. The packing party will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, with a goal of packing 1,000 boxes. Volunteers will have stations set up throughout the lobby and will be welcome