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

Innovation technology? Yes! Rust belt industry? No!

Center Township to choose from six for Valpo School Board

VALPARAISO | Two former assistant principals at Valparaiso High School are among the six-pack of candidates seeking to be appointed to the school board position now held by Mark Maassel.

Call for creative thinkers begins

MERRILLVILLE │ Another year of discovering the most creative thinkers and innovators of Northwest Indiana begins Friday.

Portage High School to become part of Microsoft academy

PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools will expand its technical offerings at both the high school and middle school levels next year.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, April 11, 2013

Northwest Indiana radio came alive on Friday night in Valparaiso with a star-studded cast including Senator Ed Charbonneau as Superman, Heather McCarthy and Leigh Morris and Saturday afternoon John Records Landecker broadcasting from Top Dog in Michigan City.---Pat Colander, Associate Publis…

Ivy Tech meeting challenges of workforce future

PORTAGE | Ivy Tech Community College is working to meet the challenge's of the future workforce.

Industry, educators begin discussions on future workforce needs

PORTAGE | Representatives of educational facilities, industry and workforce development sat down together Thursday morning to discuss how the three could work together to provide the necessary skills for the jobs of the present and the future.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) IN, Northwest Chapter presents

“The Ask” workshop with national presenter Laura Fredricks JD LLC on March 28, 2013 at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Foundations investing in East Chicago's future

The Foundations of East Chicago plan to do more than give.

Hispanic Assembly provides scholarships, awards during banquet

PORTAGE | The Porter County Hispanic Assembly kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 14, with an inaugural Scholarship and Legacy Awards Banquet at Woodland Park.

Choosing a college on the strength of its brand

Intense competition has forced schools to stay ahead of the curve by clearly defining their academic offerings. In the business world, it’s a concept known as branding.

Holladay Properties to manage University Center in Portage

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission this week approved hiring Holladay Properties to manage the new University Center.

Labor market needs youth employment, workforce development

GARY | A Chicago-based U.S. Department of Labor representative praised Northwest Indiana work force development efforts and offered suggestions on how businesses can continue to support the labor market.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The lesson plan for affordable higher education

Today, many college students receive their four-year degree with more than $80,000 in debt and no prospects of a good job. For the first time, the middle class is faced with the reality that a college education might no longer be a viable financial option.

Commission turns down lease offer from Valparaiso University

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday rejected the initial lease offer from Valparaiso University for space within the University Center.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Busting myths behind Indiana’s 'stalled' economy

There are two myths about the current state of the Indiana economy. The first is that our economy is stalled with no hope of forward motion. The second is that the only way to move our economy forward is by ensuring more Hoosiers earn bachelor’s degrees.

Fifth school shows interest in University Center

PORTAGE | A fifth university has shown interest in possibly holding classes at the city's University Center.

Public invited to attend electric vehicle forum in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Experts in alternative energies will present best practices and recommendations to increase the use of electric motor vehicles at a May 22 forum.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Industrial jobs require postsecondary education

Education is one of the foundations of society, fundamental to maintaining our country's high standard of living and to support our way of life. As parents we want to ensure that our children grow and have the opportunity to advance in life and do better than we have.