State revokes Hammond day care's license after finding 117 violations

HAMMOND | The Indiana Bureau of Child Care has revoked a Hammond child care center's license after state inspectors documented 117 violations, state records show.

Schererville Anytime Fitness Plans for Pre-Sale Event

SCHERERVILLE | Anytime Fitness, the world largest and fastest growing 24-hour co-ed fitness franchise, is pleased to announce it is open for business in Schererville. This new facility plans for a pre-sale event beginning April 1 thru May 15. The Schererville Anytime Fitness is located at 21…

Allstate Kaminski Agency merges new vision and experience

SCHERERVILLE | The Kaminski Agency is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Allstate Insurance Agency located in downtown Schererville. Agency owners Donald and Cindy Kaminski have purchased the existing business from Mike Howe who has retired after 27 years of serving the Region.

Summit on preparing youths for success set for Wednesday

HOBART | A Northwest Indiana agency is pushing to better prepare high school students for college and careers after graduation.

Sticky Fingers Candy Co. Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

VALPARAISO | Sticky Fingers Candy Company celebrated their one-year-anniversary last month. With its bright purple doors and old-time candy shop atmosphere, Sticky Fingers is the only full-service candy store in Valparaiso. Owners Jack Hines and Mike Magiera say they wanted to open a store t…

Lansing on verge of replacing former Sam’s Club?

LANSING | Village officials believe they’re on the verge of finding a retailer to locate on the site of the former Sam’s Club warehouse store on Torrence Avenue.

Munster woman's toffee business featured in Grammy event gift bags

Tiddleywink Toffee is taking center stage this week in connection with Sunday’s 55th annual Grammy Awards.

Griffith company shuts down Friday after 70 years in business

GRIFFITH | After 70 years in business but struggling to stay afloat for the past four years in a tough economy, Bakker Produce closed Friday, former Treasurer Michael Bakker said.

SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Grindhouse Cafe, Griffith

GRIFFITH | Running a coffee cafe comes naturally to Gabriel Mauch and his sister, Kathryn.

Mittal Steel settles Chesterton man's federal lawsuit for $500,000

HAMMOND | Mittal Steel has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by a Chesterton man who was injured on the job, federal court records show.

850 Indiana workers losing jobs as Hostess crumbles

HIGHLAND | While watching the morning news Friday, Cathy Faucault learned her husband, a Teamster’s Union member and driver for Hostess Brands Inc., was losing his job.

'Buy Local Deals" debut in Times

The Times Media Co. is expanding its recently launched "Buy Local" campaign to include discounts of 50 percent or more at local merchants.

Fireplace tips from Albert the Chimney Sweep

CROWN POINT | Albert the Chimney Sweep is reminding homeowners that have a glass fronted gas fireplace that the glass can get very hot when the fireplace is on or even when cooling down and precautions should be taken.

Figure Eight rolling out special brews for grand re-opening

VALPARAISO | The Figure Eight Brewing team is celebrating the move to downtown Valparaiso, 150 Washington St., with a grand re-opening event Nov. 1 through 4.

Portage church seeks to expand

PORTAGE | Grace Church of the Nazarene is looking to expand and improve its property at 5360 Clem Road.

Design conference breeds success stories

HAMMOND | Teresa Zorzi found her last two jobs through networking at an INsight Design Conference. Martin Oleksy and Matt Valuckis met at an INsight Design Conference and have since collaborated to rebrand a local business.

Last chorus for Dynamite Music

GRIFFITH | This fall the store that has been a destination for everyone from national celebrities to aspiring 12-year-old rockers with garage-sale guitars, will close its doors.

Cherry Tree Café and Restaurant extends hours

CROWN POINT | Starting June 20, the Cherry Tree Café & Restaurant will be open for dinner.

New director named at Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor

Indiana's statewide port authority has named Anthony Kuk as the new director of the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Portage, a spokesman for the agency said Friday.

NWI gambling boat revenues hit headwinds

Revenues sagged an overall 9.65 percent at the five Northwest Indiana casinos in April, with each boat realizing lower revenues during the month than in April 2011.