Web Only 2012 NWI Now Columnists Feb 19, 2012 Feb 19, 2012 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Bill Masterson Jr. Organization: The Times Media Co. Column: One Region, One Vision initiatiive continues to grow Bill Nangle Organization: The Times Media Co. Column: Join the list of 'do-gooders' in region Pete Visclosky Organization: U.S. Congress Column: Built on strong foundation, NWI has profound potential Mitch Daniels Organization: Indiana Government Column: NWI is isolated from rest of Indiana Linda Woloshansky Organization: Center for Workforce Innovation Column: We are RE²ADY to help youths succeed Jon Costas Organization: City of Valparaiso Column: Region full of effective bridge builders Denise Dillard Organization: Northwest Indiana Healthcare Council Column: Many health care options in Northwest Indiana Mark Maassel Organization: Northwest Indiana Forum Column: Industrious efforts are driving NWI forward Tom Keilman Organization: BP America Column: Industrial improvements point to brighter future Randy Palmateer Organization: Northwest Indiana Building and Trades Council Column: Major construction projects are major bright spots Mike McPhillips Organization: Indiana Department of Transportation Column: INDOT is going extra mile to serve NWI Kay Nelson Organization: Northwest Indiana Forum Column: 2011 was good year environmentally Charlie Blum Organization: Star Plaza Theatre Column: Curtain is rising on region's night life Speros Batistatos Organization: South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority Column: Unified regional voice will propel travel, tourism Brian Miller Organization: Hammond Police Department Column: Property crimes, 911 consolidation key public safety issues John Cain Organization: South Shore Arts Council Column: Onward, upward with arts in 2012 Bishop Dale Melczek Organization: Diocese of Gary Column: Blessings, challenges in NWI from faith perspective John Seibert Organization: Valparaiso Parks and Recreation Column: Park programs, facilities improve despite tight finances Sharon Kish Organization: United Way of Porter County Column: Unite with us to address many human needs Tags One Region One Vision Nwi Now Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Indiana senator accused of 2 recent Walmart shoplifting incidents, source says 1 dead, 2 in custody following shooting early Saturday in Valparaiso UPDATE | Deceased shot in the back outside Valparaiso bar, new details reveal New Amazon warehouse will be 3rd over 1 million square feet on I-65 in Northwest Indiana Business Ins and Outs | Trader Joe's looked at Northwest Indiana store; Langel's and Sugo opening Promotions Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper! Download our mobile app for a customized experience! View All Print Ads Other EENIGENBURG EXTERIORS 5 hrs ago Other HSPA ICAN PLUS 5 hrs ago Real Estate EENIGENBURG BUILDERS 5 hrs ago Other NWI THE TIMES HOUSE ACCOUNT 5 hrs ago Banking Financial PURDUE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 5 hrs ago Real Estate HEARTLAND BUILDERS 5 hrs ago Healthcare MIDWEST EXPRESS CLINIC / MUNSTER Oct 11, 2026 Other NWI THE TIMES HOUSE ACCOUNT 5 hrs ago Other NWI THE TIMES HOUSE ACCOUNT 5 hrs ago Education KENNETH J. ALLEN LAW GROUP 5 hrs ago