Local banks earn national honors

The parent companies of Munster-based Peoples Bank and Michigan City-based Horizon Bank have received recognition as ranking among the nation's top community banks.

Job fair draws throngs looking for work

GARY | Mark Turner, of Crown Point, lost his job when Wonder Bread went out of business in November.

Businesses generous with gifts to Boys & Girls Clubs of NWI

Several businesses have recently stepped up with generous gifts to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana.

Horizon Bank donates $20,000 to help Boys and Girls Clubs of NWI program

HAMMOND | An educational program run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana received a financial boost Friday with a $20,000 donation from Horizon Bank.

Horizon Bancorp accelerating dividend payment

The Michigan City-based holding company for Horizon Bank said Tuesday it would lower its fourth-quarter dividend to 10 cents per share.

Horizon Bancorp profit up 42% in third quarter

Profit for Horizon Bank's corporate parent rose 42 percent in the third quarter as the bank said it was able to boost revenue organically and as a result of an acquisition.

Horizon Bancorp raises quarterly dividend

The Michigan City-based parent of Horizon Bank said Friday it would raise its dividend to 15 cents per share.

21 honored by Valpo chamber for improvements

VALPARAISO | It's been 45 years since Len Ellis suggested the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce give an annual Community Improvement Award, and Thursday a total of 21 plaques were given to various entities.

Horizon nets quarterly profit record – again

The Michigan City-based parent of Horizon Bank said Wednesday its net income was up 59 percent to $4.9 million in the second quarter.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, July 5th

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and SSCVA President/CEO Speros A. Batistatos blast off with a Friday night Gary Air Show preview party for charity starring the USAF Thunderbird pilots.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore magazine.

Horizon nabs another record quarterly profit

Horizon Bancorp said Thursday the profit earned in the first three months of this year was the highest quarterly total since the institution opened in 1873.

Porter County launches plan to end homelessness

VALPARAISO | The homeless problem in Porter County is growing, but a coalition is working on a plan it hopes will end homelessness within 10 years.

MCAS Students will "Dress for Success" ext fall Horizon Bank announces it will match donations for students in need

MICHIGAN CITY | The Michigan City Area Schools Board of Trustees adopted a revised Dress Code policy for the school district, expanding a pilot program in place at six schools this year.

Valpo Parks Foundation adds four members

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Parks Foundation has a new president and vice president and four new members.

Gyotaku Prints going to the highest bidder

MICHIGAN CITY | Gyotaku is a traditional form of Japanese fish printing or rubbing used by fishermen to record their catches. This traditional form of Japanese fish printing or rubbing dates from the mid-19th century.

La Porte Savings Bank and Horizon Bank Support "Love Our Lakes" Project

LAPORTE | The Unity Foundation of La Porte County announced that it received support from two local banks for the "Love Our Lakes" project. Both La Porte Savings Bank and Horizon Bank made gifts of $25,000 each toward the project at 1010 Pine Lake Avenue.

Horizon to acquire central Indiana bank

Horizon Bancorp said Friday it would acquire central Indiana community bank holding company Heartland Bancshares Inc.

February Harbor Country Chocolate Classic Begins Now

The annual festival showcasing chocolate and Harbor Country officially starts on Saturday and continues through the end of February.

Higher confidence levels boost Horizon earnings

Net income for Horizon Bancorp rose 23 percent in the fourth quarter as the financial institution earned more money from loans and reduced its provision for loan losses.

Horizon parent company splits stock

Shareholders of Horizon Bancorp, the parent company of Horizon Bank, will be entitled to receive an additional half share for each share of common stock held.