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Whiting hosts Midwest Collegiate League team
WHITING – Oil City Stadium will be the home of the Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Club that will begin play in June.
The announcement was made by owners Don Popravak, former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle, and Mayor Joe Stahura.
The Oilmen will be made up of top college players from around the country for their first taste of professional-level wood bat baseball. Collegiate summer …
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State pocket billiards event at Star Plaza
MERRILLVILLE – The 15th annual Indiana State Pocket Billiards championship is taking place through Sunday, March 4 at the Radisson Star Plaza.
Hundreds of pool players from the state will participate in individual and team events. Among those on hand will be eight-time world champion Nick Varner who will demonstrate techniques needed to become a world champion.
Admission is free to the public.
There …
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Silver Hawks announce 2012 promotions
SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Silver Hawks minor league baseball team has announced it will have promotions at more than 70 homes games this year with special observances for children, mothers, cancer survivors, military men and women and more.
One major event will recur throughout the season Flat Screen Friday will have the Silver Hawks give away a flat screen television between each inning …
Read Full ArticleMorse & Co. adds two to its staff
MICHIGAN CITY – Morse & Company Advertising Communications Inc. has added two people to its staff.
Brian Daley, who has 10 years of sales experience, will be account executive for Morse & Co. and its online magazine, TheBeachCoast.com.
Zac Neulieb will be interactive director for Morse & Co. and the online magazine. He is a graduate of Purdue University and has worked as a graphic …
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Save the Dunes holds green workshop for yards
MICHIGAN CITY – Save the Dunes will hold a free workshop for region residents on how to make simple changes on their property to protect Lake Michigan. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 in Valparaiso.
The agenda includes watersheds and water pollution, water friendly lawn care, rain gardens and rain barrels, native plants, composting, Indiana Wildlife Federation programs, …
Read Full ArticleIndianapolis gearing up for Super Bowl XLVI
INDIANAPOLIS – Mark Miles, chair of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, joined Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Allison Melangton, president and chief executive officer of the Host Committee, and Rick Fuson, volunteer co-chair of the Super Bowl Village committee, just before Christmas to share preparations for Super Bowl XLVI and unveil details about activities in the Super Bowl Village.
“The Host Committee has …
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Highland to host Pop-Up Gallery
HIGHLAND – A Pop-Up Gallery will be held in downtown Highland from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 2645 Main St., Suite C. The event is sponsored by Highland Main Street.
Pop-Up Gallery is a concept to introduce art to the community, showcase available properties and create a networking event. The artists featured in the gallery are photographers Peter Doherty and Susan …
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The benefit of the 2012 Super Bowl will be felt statewide.
by Rick A. Richards
Back in 2008, when Indianapolis was bidding to host the 2012 Super Bowl, an economic-impact study by Ball State University showed Indiana would benefit by at least $250 million.
Under the right conditions, the impact could surpass $400 million, but that’s going to depend on the weather and which …
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Silver Hawks to remain in South Bend
SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Silver Hawks have signed an agreement that will keep the minor league baseball team in South Bend for the next 20 years.
Owner Joe Kernan, a former Indiana governor, said the agreement was need in order to sell the team to Chicagoan Andrew Berlin, an investor in the Chicago White Sox. Terms of the sale include a $75,000 …
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Porter-Starke hosts annual Turkey Trot
VALPARAISO – Porter-Starke Services Foundation will hold its eighth annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning.
Some 1,800 runners are expected for the 5K and 10K races. Registration is 7 a.m. and the run begins at 8 a.m.
The event begins at Valparaiso High School Fieldhouse at 2727 N. Campbell St. Proceeds will benefit Porter-Starke Services Foundation to support mental health and addiction treatment services.
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