Building an operating near-replica of Star Wars character R2-D2 requires a massive amount of time, knowledge, and resources. Aaron Treble, a Valparaiso resident, worked for 6-8 hours a day for two years to build his now 250-pound droid. “That was...
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NIPSCO, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, and the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department Conduct Drill to Teach Digging Safety
NIPSCO teamed up with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, and the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department to teach area professionals around Northwest Indiana about safe digging through a live demonstration of a pipe being hit. "Everyone...
Read MoreMethodist Hospitals Honors Employees with 2017 Service Awards Banquet
Methodist Hospital held their 2017 Service Awards Banquet on Friday. The banquet served to honor and show appreciation for every employee who has worked at Methodist for more than 5 years. Sue Reed, President, and CEO of the Crossroads Regional...
Read MorePortage League Offers Roller Hockey at The Sportsplex
A new roller hockey league in Portage is bringing Roller Hockey back to Northwest Indiana. Teams that feature colorful names like The Majestic Unicorns, StoneCutters, Iceholes, and The Muricans meet twice a week at Portage's Inline Sportsplex to...
Read More11th Annual Ben Franklin Blues Project Celebrates the Mississippi Delta, the “Birthplace of Blues”
For the 11th year in a row, Ben Franklin Middle School’s Blues Project rocked the house with a special program that entertained, education and brought people together. The Blues Project was started 11 years ago by Ben Franklin Middle School 8th...
Read MoreDuneland Chamber of Commerce’s Corkscrew and Brew Grows in Its Second Year
The Duneland Chamber of Commerce had a successful second year in hosting their Corkscrew and Brew beer festival at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton on March 18. In just its second year, the Chamber team was excited to see the event grow and...
Read MoreOak Partners, Inc. Hold Thier 8th Annual March Madness Event at True BBQ
Oak Partners threw a successful day of barbecue, beer, and basketball. About 110 clients were invited to True BBQ and Whiskey Bar, where they spent time getting to know each other, all while enjoying some March Madness college basketball. Oak...
Read MoreHome Builders Association of Northwest Indiana Celebrates Their 40th Year With Free Admission to Their Expo
Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana kicked off their Annual Home Improvement Show on Friday and will continue throughout the weekend. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the expo. To celebrate this milestone, this year is free to the...
Read MoreNIPSCO Employees Mentor, Develop Girl Scouts with 2017 Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Around 175 young girls filled NIPSCO and NiSource's Merrillville Headquarters in celebration of Engineering Week, with dozens of teams of NIPSCO engineers and Girl Scouts working together to create their own bridges. Click here for more photos! The...
Read More219 Day Celebrates Pride in All Things “The Region”
Northwest Indiana celebrated the Region’s official “219 Day” holiday on Saturday night at the Hammond Civic Center, where hundreds of Region Rats gathered to enjoy a night honoring everything that our corner of the state represents. Click here...
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