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Starbucks Coming Soon to Schererville
Starbucks will soon be brewing coffee in Schererville, IN with their second location. The popular coffee chain has recently executed a lease at 1902 US Highway 41, immediately adjacent to Basecamp Fitness on the Drive-thru endcap. Brett McDermott of Crown Point-based Latitude Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease negotiations....
CPCSC Welcomes Chris Gabriel as Assistant Principal of Col. Wheeler MS
Crown Point Community School Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Gabriel as the new assistant principal of Colonel Wheeler Middle School. Mr. Gabriel will join the district after leaving Union Center Elementary School, where he served as principal since 2021. Prior to this, he was the principal of Wanatah Public School and also served as assistant principal and athletic director at Kouts Middle/High School. Mr. Gabriel is returning to our district, having previously worked in CPCSC as a technology education teacher at Colonel Wheeler Middle School from 2007-2016. He also coached JV baseball and middle school wrestling. Mr. Gabriel is a graduate of Merrillville High School, earned his teaching degree at Purdue University, and completed his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at the American College of Education.
Crown Point Police to Host Youth Summer Camp in July
The Crown Point Police Department is pleased to announce the return of its Youth Summer Camp. This year’s camp will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 29, through Wednesday, July 31, under the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St. Camp participants must...
Scott’s U-Save Tires & Auto Repair acquires Knight Automotive
Scott’s U-Save Tires & Auto Repair has acquired Knight Automotive based in Crown Point, Indiana. This is the company’s second store in Indiana and brings the tire and auto repair group to four total stores. “We could not be more ecstatic to continue our growth in Indiana and...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Crown Point High School celebrates Graduation
Crown Point High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024. The ceremony, held at the school's football stadium, was attended by hundreds of proud family members, friends, and community members who came together to honor the achievements of this year's graduates. After successfully completing the last four years...
Ignite Medical Resorts invites Region to ignite innovation with resort-style post-hospital rehabilitation
It was just six years ago when Ignite Medical Resorts first began offering its advanced physical therapy services in Kansas City. Today, the organization is well on its way to becoming a nationwide phenomenon with 22 locations across seven different states. Three of those locations reside in Northwest Indiana in Dyer, Crown Point, and Chesterton – the latter recently acquired in June of this year – giving Region residents easy access to five-star, resort-like rehabilitation care.
Jack in the Box coming back to Chicago area
The West Coast fast food chain Jack in the Box is headed back to the Chicago area. CEO Darin Harris spoke with the Chicago Tribune and said the company plans to open stores in New Lenox, Naperville, Plainfield, Carol Stream, Tinley Park, Lake in the Hills, Countryside and a Chicago location near Midway.
‘Gridlock': Major crashes, fatal shootings on I-55, Stony Island close roads, snarl traffic
Fourth of July holiday travelers in the Chicago area can expect to run into traffic Wednesday morning, with several crashes and backups already reported across the city. As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, at least three crashes were were already causing major delays, including on on I-55 that was causing "gridlock," NBC 5 Traffic Reporter Kye Martin said.
Ports of Indiana to Establish Container Port Serving Chicago Metropolitan Area
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. This would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes. The...
Indiana SOS asks federal agencies to not engage in voter registration without state’s permission
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking federal agencies and departments to not engage in voter registration without the state’s permission in response to an executive order from President Joe Biden in 2021. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, Morales said that federal agencies and departments […]
ISP located Bryson Muir, canceled statewide Silver Alert
LOGANSPORT, Ind. (WFFT) — Indiana State Police (ISP) have located Bryson Muir, 14. The Logansport teen, who was last seen on June 16, was considered endangered. Muir was found this morning at his parents’, Daniel and Kristin Muir, residence. Following failed attempts to contact the parents, ISP were...
Informed Patriot a hunch play in Indiana Derby
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen shoots for his third victory in the Indiana Derby as he sends out Kirk and Judy Robison’s Informed Patriot in Saturday’s $300,000, Grade 3 stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Informed Patriot is one of three Indiana Derby entrants coming out of the May...
Severe Weather Expected Today and on July 4th Holiday
INDIANAPOLIS — Today, severe weather with strong winds is expected to cause damage across the state. Some storms might stay through your 4th of July celebrations. “The 4th of July is a challenging forecast,” says Randy Bowers of the National Weather Service. “We know we will have thunderstorms in the area for part of the […] The post Severe Weather Expected Today and on July 4th Holiday appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Cops Cycling for Survivors 23rd Anniversary Ride
INDIANAPOLIS– Monday, July 8, 2024, marks the start of the 23rd annual Cop Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana. The ride pays respects to Indiana’s fallen law enforcement heroes and lets their survivors know they and their loved ones are not forgotten. The motto of Cops Cycling for Survivors is “Riding to Remember,” and each year, the group works to honor officers killed in the line of duty throughout Indiana’s history.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Ports of Indiana, OmniTRAX enter landmark rail development agreement
Ports of Indiana has selected OmniTRAX to serve as the new rail operator and development partner at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon, Indiana’s largest port. Founded in 1986, the Denver-based company was selected from a group of 19 nationwide respondents as part of an extensive RFP process to provide rail switching and business development support at the Mount Vernon port.
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