July28th
Students, from elementary all the way through high school, make important decisions everyday. For example, they decide whether or not to do homework, whether they should study for a test, who their friends will be and what they and their friends will spend their time doing. All of which definitely have the potential to change or shape their life.
July28th
Clearing began last week on the104 acres at the northwest corner of U.S. 6 and Ind. 49 that will be home to Porter Health System’s $210 million health facility. Over the next several years the unincorporated Liberty Township site will be transformed into a 430,000 sq. ft. hospital offering a full range of medical and surgical services. Designed to be exceptionally “user-friendly,” the six-story, brick and glass structure will feature 225 private inpatient rooms and 36 outpatient rooms.
July21st
For most, the word “campus” still conjures up images of a university, college, or school setting. Somewhere in the past 20 or so years, however, the terms “office campus” and “hospital campus” have entered our lexicon. Now, as Porter Health System constructs its new hospital campus, another kind of campus is proposed to enhance and expand that site—Porter County’s first medical campus complete with a senior living campus.
Patrick Kleihege, principal partner of St. Andrews LLC, proposes to develop Porter Medical Campus and Senior Living Community on his 106-acre tract adjacent to the hospital grounds. Read More
July28th
The Frog Hunt has been rescheduled due to rain on
Saturday, July 24, to Saturday, August 14 from
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Coffee Creek Pavilion
(1050 off Hwy 49) in Chesterton. Cost: Adults -
$10; Kids – age 5 to 15 – $5; and kids age 4 &
under – Free.
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July28th
Tucked behind Lowes, off of Highway 6 and Willowcreek Road, in Sterling Creek Village is a new community for seniors being developed by Rittenhouse Senior Living. The community will offer assisted living, a special care unit for people with Alzheimer’s disease and 2-bedroom villas for seniors who are able to live independently but don’t want the hassles of home ownership any longer. The people of Rittenhouse Senior Living believe that residents come first in everything they do.
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July28th
From gloves, tires and hoses, to balloons, boots and, of course, the omnipresent rubber band, today rubber is used in everything from household goods to industrial products. One use of rubber that is increasing in popularity is rubber roofing. The benefits and discernible characteristics of rubber roofing are the reasons for its rise and success in today’s market. Read More
July28th
By Debbie Zimmer
spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute
Painting the exterior of your home is one of the most important types of home maintenance. And while many homeowners choose to hire a painting contractor, this is one project you may be able to tackle yourself, especially if you have the time and you’re the least bit handy.
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July28th
From viruses and hardware failure to theft or natural disasters, the ability to lose computer files and data is profound and affects many people each year. And anyone who has ever lost computer knows the headache and heartache that is involved.
Personal information, such as pictures, emails, and letters, is often lost irretrievably. Other information, such as music or applications, can be restored, but may be expensive to replace.
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July28th
Buying or refinancing a home is one of the most important and complex financial decisions facing consumers. It is also a breeding ground for predatory lending and loan fraud. So, it’s important to be a smart consumer.
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July28th
by Cecil Mesner
(Note to all readers: I work in home improvements. Every once in a while, I get a question about lawn and garden. Read More
July28th
It’s that time of year for repaving driveways and parking lots…
The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has received numerous calls recently about asphalt contractors going door-to-door, offering to pave parking lots and driveways.
It is critical that before you commence work with any contractors that you do your homework.
“Don’t be in a rush. If your driveway or parking lot needs paved, call BBB to get a report on the asphalt contractor you are considering,” said Michael Coil, president/CEO of BBB. Read More
