JOHN DAVIES: ‘S-in-motion’ is pioneering innovation

Innovation technology? Yes! Rust belt industry? No!

ArcelorMittal announces new leaders

ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon USA announces the recent appointment of John D. Mengel to vice president and general manager at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor and John J. Battisti to chief operating officer, Plate Operations.

Burns Harbor proud of town's services

There are good things happening in Northwest Indiana, some which are happening right here in Burns Harbor.

Steel execs address strengths, challenges of North American industry

To stay competitive globally and to grow, the North American steel industry needs reasonable, streamlined and effectively enforced policies from the U.S. and Canadian governments, top steel executives said.

Students plant gardens to supply food for cafeteria meals, help teach healthier lifestyles

Students from Highland's Johnston Elementary School get their hands in the dirt Thursday as they help plant a garden.

Students plant gardens to supply food for cafeteria meals, help teach healthier lifestyles

Master gardener Joe Janostak, of Highland, helps Johnston Elementary second-grade students Michael Pottorf and Aidan Boyle, right, plant lettuce Thursday at the Highland school.

DOUG ROSS: Creating more jobs is Job 1 for economy

A key report on Northwest Indiana's economy Monday showed productivity is up, but not because more workers have been hired. In Northwest Indiana, at least, this seems to be the jobless recovery everyone has been worried about.

South Haven students plant vegetables in teaching garden

SOUTH HAVEN | South Haven Elementary School students got to dig into the dirt Tuesday afternoon.

ArcelorMittal patent case to be reviewed in district court

EAST CHICAGO | ArcelorMittal Steel continues to press its patent rights in federal court over the use of its Usibor-AS aluminum silicon coated product.

Burns Harbor mill hit by safety dispute

A dispute over safety at ArcelorMittal's Burns Harbor mill has slowed production there, with some union workers refusing to work under what they claim are unsafe conditions.

Heart of Gold gala rasies nearly $600,000 for the American Heart Association

MERRILLVILLE | The American Heart Association raised nearly $600,000 for cardiovascular research, education and advocacy at Saturday's Heart of Gold Gala, the group announced Tuesday.

BILL MASTERSON JR.: Time to name a few names

As you have probably seen in the paper the past few weeks, the Tolleston project (which is remodeling the old Tolleston building into a new Boys & Girls Club) is well underway and should be open for business in October.

Portage fire department handing out smoke detectors

PORTAGE | Portage firefighters are working to make sure residents are protected by smoke detectors.

Prairie State College job fair draws students, employers

Hiring representatives from companies across the region gathered at Prairie State College Tuesday in search of prospective employees.

Creating a culture of continuous improvement

Andy Harshaw says steel companies need to promote a culture of continuous improvement. Focusing on the future and being able to foster innovation is critical to the industry’s survival, he believes.

Teamsters picket trucking contractor

EAST CHICAGO | Teamsters are expected to continue a third day of striking today against a trucking contractor after negotiators failed to reach an agreement Tuesday.

ArcelorMittal lauded by feds for energy-saving measures

ArcelorMittal USA on Tuesday was named a Energy Star Partner of the Year for sustained excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Burns Harbor has eye on needs, goals

ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor Plate Heat Treat Facility employees attend a news conference about the new production line for heat-treated products at the facility last spring. The steel mill is Burns Harbor's largest taxpayer.

Industry ready for another productive year

Northwest Indiana industries continue to show strength and resilience, regardless of the challenges we face as individual companies or as one industrial region. Significant investments in current operations, expanded facilities and new incoming business announcements gave 2012 some of its gr…

Business will pick up in region in 2013

Mike Rippey, president and CEO of ArcelorMittal USA, gives a presentation on trends in the economy affecting the steel industry during a Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Ameristar Casino in East Chicago in November.