INTERIM PUBLISHER'S LETTER

We are already experiencing unseasonably warm days and the incomparable beautiful evenings that signal early summer. For me, this has always been a season of industrious home improvement projects---this year it’s windows, every single window in the house to be exact---followed by a race to g…

It's more than money for community banks

Community banks say they are committed to offering more than financial services because they have a symbiotic relationship with the communities they serve.

EDITORIAL: Erase barrier to progress at state line

Environmentalists from throughout Northwest Indiana and the southeast suburbs, and even a bit beyond, gathered Tuesday and Wednesday at Marquette Park in Gary to make connections across the Indiana-Illinois state line. They left with a resolve to continue that process.

OFFBEAT: Author Kate Collins ready for character Abby's August wedding

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

South Shore CVA releases new visitor map

HAMMOND | The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has recently released the 2013-2014 visitor’s map. The map features various festivals, attractions, restaurants, shopping, accommodations, parks and visitor services.

Steel production rises 29,000 tons in Great Lakes states

Raw steel production in the country's Great Lakes region was 686,000 tons in the week ending May 11, according to estimates from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

BILL MASTERSON JR.: Goodbye, NWI

The longer I stayed here, the more likely I thought I would never be saying goodbye, but I guess it goes to show that one never knows what the Lord has planned for us.

Call for creative thinkers begins

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

Challenger Learning Center to host May Second Saturday events

HAMMOND | The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will continue with its Second Saturday Family Science Program on May 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees may participate in the mini mission package, which includes a laser light show and a planetarium show for $15 per person.

NWI casino revenues fall off in April

Northwest Indiana casino revenues decreased 2.9 percent in total in April as compared to the year-ago-month, driven mainly by a large drop of 11.1 percent at the two Majestic Star boats in Gary.

Steel production rises 39,000 tons in Great Lakes states

Raw steel production in the country's Great Lakes region was 657,000 tons in the week ending May 4, according to estimates from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

EDITORIAL: Invite regionalism to tourism efforts

The threat of legal action in the ongoing battle between the three Northwest Indiana tourism agencies shows how far out of control this situation has become.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: What has Northwest Indiana done to attract tourists?

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will be 30 years old on July 1. Throughout my tenure as president/CEO of the organization, we have led the region's hospitality industry in a wide array of issues, and I can assure you we have no intention of resting on our laurels now.

NWI law firm makes AG's cup runneth over

MERRILLVILLE | The law firm of Burke Costanza and Carberry received the Attorney General's Cup from Attorney General Greg Zoeller on Friday for its contributions in the fifth annual March Against Hunger food drive.

St. John police chief selected to lead crime task force panel

St. John Police Chief Fred Frego was selected Friday to be president of the Northwest Indiana Major Crimes Task Force executive board.

Toyota of Merrillville: Second year in a row NWI dealership wins President’s Award

Toyota of Merrillville, offering Northwest Indiana drivers new Toyota vehicles alongside pre-owned models from a variety of automakers, has received the President’s Award from Toyota for the second consecutive year, signaling the local store's continuing commitment to excellence in products,…

Steel production falls 19,000 tons in Great Lakes states

Raw steel production in the country's Great Lakes region was 618,000 tons in the week ending April 27, according to estimates from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Deer Creek Christian School visits Civil War exhibit

HAMMOND | Students from Deer Creek Christian School in University Park, Ill., toured a Hammond Civil War exhibit Tuesday as part of a free field trip program being offered at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.

NWI economic recovery left job seekers behind

The Northwest Indiana economy recovered from the recession with robust earnings and sales, but it might be difficult to convince your average working person of that.