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• BP buying former Mascot Hall of Fame, converting it into an office

  By Joseph S. Pete Verified| The Times of Northwest Indiana Verified For years, kids clambered around the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, shooting T-shirt cannons, feeling how heavy a mascot head can be and meeting with mascots like Benny the Bull, Tommy Hawk and Youppi. Now, the whimsical museum with a "Science of Silliness" exhibit and a giant booger hanging from a mascot face on the facade will be turned into an office for the neighboring BP Whiting Refinery.

  By Joseph S. Pete Verified · The Times of Northwest Indiana

  Apr. 16, 2025

• USW makes progress in negotiations with Safety-Kleen

  By Joseph S. Pete Verified| The Times of Northwest Indiana Verified The United Steelworkers union and Safety-Kleen in East Chicago return to the bargaining table next week as they look to strike a deal. The USW has been negotiating for the last six months with Safety-Kleen, the largest oil re-refinery in the country. The facility, which is located between the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal and the sprawling BP Whiting Refinery, became unionized in 2019 and is negotiating its second contract with workers. The first five-year contract expired last year.

  By Joseph S. Pete Verified · The Times of Northwest Indiana

  Apr. 16, 2025

• Late entrepreneur ran nightclubs, developed subdivisions and built Pointe East

  By Joseph S. Pete Verified| The Times of Northwest Indiana Verified Paul H. Hoffman, an entrepreneur who hailed from St. John and ran south suburban nightclubs, developed subdivisions in Northwest Indiana and built the Pointe East music venue just across the state line in Lynwood, died April 8 at the age of 92. The Dyer High School graduate served in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division, according to his obituary.

  By Joseph S. Pete Verified · The Times of Northwest Indiana

  Apr. 16, 2025

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The Times of Northwest Indiana is a prominent news source serving the Northwest Indiana region. Established in 1906, it has evolved from the Hammond Daily Tribune into a comprehensive provider of local news, sports, and national coverage through its newspaper and digital platform, nwitimes.com. The company is headquartered in Munster, Indiana. In addition to its daily newspaper, The Times publishes two magazines, Get Healthy and IN Business, along with various specialty publications. It also offers digital marketing services tailored to meet the needs of its clients. The Times hosts community events, including the 20 Under 40 awards dinner and job fairs, fostering engagement within the region. With a dedicated team and a commitment to preserving local history, The Times is a key player in the media landscape of Northwest Indiana.