Region’s May home sales tumble
Sales of existing homes in Northwest Indiana totaled 699, down 30.9% when compared to 1,011 closed sales in May 2019.
FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program awards Franciscan Health Foundation $929,834 for virtual care program
Franciscan Health’s telehealth services received a nearly $1 million boost.
Notre Dame suspends study abroad program for fall semester
Uncertainty surrounding the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is the main factor the University of Notre Dame has decided to suspend its undergraduate and graduate study abroad programs for its fall semester.
Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts mascots will be inducted into Mascot Hall of Fame June 14
Boomer with the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Blue, the mascot of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, are among the four 2020 National Mascot Hall of Fame honorees who will be inducted in a virtual event at noon on June 14.
Lingering impact of pandemic weighs on Indiana tax collections
Indiana state tax collections took another hit in May.
IU, Valparaiso University join growing ranks of Indiana colleges reopening campuses this fall
With public restrictions easing amid the global pandemic, many businesses and organizations as well as Indiana’s college have either reopened or are making plans to resume operations.
Volunteerism, support remain strong in Region during pandemic
In recent weeks donations by volunteers and other support have been plentiful during the pandemic.
Franciscan Health taking part in national study of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19
Franciscan Health is participating in a national study spearheaded by the Mayo Clinic to investigate the effectiveness of convalescent plasma in treating patients infected with COVID-19.
Pandemic, vandalism leads to cancellation of Dunes Summer Theatre 2020 season
The Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City has cancelled its 2020 summer season because of circumstances created by the pandemic.
Survey finds residents believe early 2021 soonest pre-pandemic life returns
Most participants in a recent survey conducted by the United Way of Porter County believe a return to pre-pandemic life will not happen until at least February 2021 or even later.