FORT WAYNE — The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded the Inpatient Cardiac Unit at Parkview Heart Institute with a silver- level Beacon Award for Excellence, which recognizes caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with the AACN’s Healthy Work Environment Standards. The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence earned by the …read more.

DUBLIN — Medtronic plc announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2017, which ended July 29, 2016. The company reported first-quarter, worldwide revenue of $7.166 billion, a decrease of 1 percent, or an increase greater than 5 percent on a constant currency, constant weeks basis. Foreign currency translation had a negative $7 …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Northern Indiana announced today its 2016 MDA partnership with Bellman Oil has raised a record-breaking $55,000 this year to help free kids and adults from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases. In March, Bellman Oil partnered with MDA for its annual Shamrock Campaign …read more.

WARSAW — Seasons HomeCare & Adult Care Center is the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce member of the month of August. Seasons HomeCare & Adult Care Center provides clients with the highest quality of care while helping them maintain optimal health to live a fulfilling lifestyle. They provide adult day care as well as home care …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Candy A. Little to vice president. Little, who is the consumer solutions manager, manages the team that works with individuals with consumer loans and mortgages who are experiencing difficulty with repayment. She also monitors loans and works with lending agencies and other …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced today, Tuesday, Aug. 23, that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders for the third quarter of 2016. The cash dividend of 24 cents per share will be paid on or about Oct. 28, to …read more.

FORT WAYNE — After conducting a national search, Lutheran Hospital has selected Angie Logan, MSN, RN, PCCN, as its new chief nursing officer. Logan, who will assume her responsibilities at Lutheran in September, has been the CNO at Dupont Hospital since 2014. Having started her professional career at Lutheran Hospital in 2000, Logan is no …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner Oakwood Resort announces their plan to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day at The Pier Restaurant. Sunday, Sept. 18, from noon to 5 p.m., guests can enjoy a cheeseburger with a side of french fries for only $7. Relax and dine in the restaurant or on the shaded outdoor …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As the 2016-2017 school year begins, the Kosciusko Board of Realtors once again provided local children with back-to-school backpacks loaded with all their needed school supplies. For the third year, KBOR reached out to Tammy Smith, director of self-sufficiency programs, Combined Community Services, to partner on providing loaded back-to-school backpacks for 40 Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced it will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2016 Global Healthcare Conference at the Grand Hyatt hotel in New York. Zimmer Biomet will present at 9:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet’s Investor Relations website.

WARSAW — A new medical device supplier has chosen Warsaw as the location for its newest manufacturing facility. With Banner representatives and local dignitaries present, the ribbon was cut Thursday afternoon, Aug. 18. While the facility currently stands at 43,000 square feet, the design takes into consideration future growth of up to 100,000 square feet. One feature …read more.

WARSAW — Miguel Linares, MD, primary care sports medicine physician, has joined the Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital medical staff. Dr. Linares received fellowship training in sports medicine at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit; a medical degree from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences; and an undergraduate degree from the University of …read more.

PIERCETON — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Homespun House, Pierceton, Tuesday, Aug. 16. Homespun House is located at 112 S. First Street, downtown Pierceton, and offers a unique gift shop with country, primitive, vintage and artisan gifts. Book and puzzle exchanges are also available for visitors. For more information, …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced today, Tuesday, Aug. 16, it will participate in the 11th annual Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference at the Westin Boston Waterfront hotel, Boston, Mass. Zimmer Biomet will present at 9:55 Wednesday, Sept. 7. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed via …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently “popped in” on chamber member Tripp and Associates Insurance Agency. Tripp and Associates Insurance Agency has been a family-owned business in the Warsaw area since 1976 and is knowledgeable and experienced with personal lines and commercial policies as well as passionate about several niches: aviation, bonds, and recreational vehicles. For …read more.

By KRISTINA PALMER Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing, JSK Hospitality SOUTH BEND — Courtyard  By Mariott will host a ground breaking at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the corner of St. Joseph Street and Jefferson Boulevard, the site of former College Football Hall of Fame. The continuing emergence of downtown South Bend as a …read more.

WARSAW — MetroNet, a leader among Midwest fiber optic service providers, will soon be offering communication services in Warsaw. This announcement follows MetroNet’s acquisition of the assets of local broadband service provider, Warsaw Fiber, in a mutually-beneficial transaction finalized in late July. The purchase of the local fiber optic operations is being celebrated as another …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced today, Monday, Aug. 15, the acquisition of CD Diagnostics, a fully integrated, Delaware-based diagnostics company focused on developing immunoassays and biomarker testing to inform treatment decisions that improve patient outcomes. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Zimmer Biomet and …read more.

WARSAW — Infinity Salon will be hosting a Hair For Heroes event from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Infinity Salon will be donating free haircuts to police and firemen of Kosciusko County. Hogs R Wild will provide free food and drinks for the event.

WARSAW — Members from Alteryx Inc. and MedPro Group visited Warsaw today to donate $14,285.71 to Joe’s Kids. Alteryx Inc., the leader in self-service analytics out of Irvin, Calif. recently recognized seven customers through the 2016 Alteryx Analytics Excellence Awards. These awards are designed to recognize and celebrate Alteryx customer’s success stories. Alteryx awarded a …read more.

WARSAW — Meridian Title Corporation is hosting a Lemonade Stand to raise money for Alex’s Lemonade and the fight against Childhood Cancer. The fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. Lemonade, hot dogs and chips will be available for purchase. Those who aren’t able to stop by the stand on …read more.

GOSHEN — Plans for a new upscale apartment complex at the former Goshen Inn property on the city’s south side were made official Tuesday following a meeting of the Goshen Redevelopment Commission.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, announced Alyssa Lowe, marketing and communications manager, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Villanova University in Villanova, Pa. “Institute graduates are …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand opening Tuesday, Aug. 9, for Horizon Bank, 433 Anchorage Road, Warsaw. As part of the recent merger with Farmers State Bank, Horizon Bank has added five branches in Kosciusko County in the following cities: Mentone, Leesburg, Syracuse and two in Warsaw. These …read more.

MILFORD — Judi Clark has been named planning and scheduling manager for Chore-Time, according to Jeff Miller, operations manager for the CTB Inc. business unit. In her new position, Clark will support the complete cycle of material flow, from the purchase and control of materials to the planning and coordination of work in process and …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced certain of its stockholders, consisting of affiliates of KKR and TPG, intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 7,440,675 shares of the common stock of Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.  The selling stockholders will receive all of the proceeds of the offering. Neither Zimmer Biomet nor any …read more.

WARSAW — When deciding on her next entrepreneur adventure, Michelle Stavrou dreamt of a shop including her three favorite things: books, wine and dogs. Stavrou is one step closer to her dream after recently purchasing the building at 101 East Center St., Warsaw, where Greek’s Pizzeria used to sit. The business is still in the early stages …read more.

WARSAW — Grossnickle Eye Center welcomed its newest practitioner Allison A. Pernic, MD. Pernic specializes in medical and surgical management of a variety of ophthalmologic conditions including dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. “Her enthusiasm, easy-going nature and deep commitment to excellent patient care make her a valuable addition to the …read more.

WARSAW — Goodwill and Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts will host the Little Black Dress Fashion Show Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Wagon Wheel, Warsaw. They are partnering with WSBT-TV and WAWC-FM / Willie 103.5 to raise funds in support of Wagon Wheel’s Access to the Arts for Children and Goodwill’s Mission. “Wagon Wheel …read more.

By ANGIE DVORAK Manager of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, 1st Source Bank SOUTH BEND — 1st Source Corporation, parent company of 1st Source Bank, has been ranked the number-10 best performing bank in the country according to Bank Director Magazine. 1st Source ranked number-10 out of 102 banks with $5-50 billion in assets. The …read more.

WARSAW — Two area companies, Maple Leaf Farms Inc. and Kosciusko Community Hospital, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2016 United Way campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both companies, along with United Way staff, have been working to execute their annual fund drive designed specifically for their employees. Maple …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation received two trailers donated by CenturyLink for the downtown Warsaw First Friday and Bicentennial events. “The First Fridays and the Bicentennial events on tap for Warsaw continue to bring exciting, family fun and activities for the community to enjoy,” said Pat Welch, CenturyLink’s market development manager for Indiana. “We …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Approximately 3,000 jobs will be available as more than 70 employers gather from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in the Walb Student Union at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Job seekers will have the chance to meet with representatives from potential employers and to network. WorkOne and the IPFW Office of Career Services will host a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Re-opening with almost a whole new crew, Pizza Hut made its big debut by cutting the ribbon at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2, in Syracuse,signifying the end to its construction. The new Pizza Hut has expanded its menu to include 10 flavors of wings, new sandwiches, salads and many new offers.

FORT WAYNE — A recent study by WalletHub has ranked Fort Wayne number two among the best cities in which to flip houses. The study examined 150 U.S. cities, taking into account the following factors: Average gross return on investments, median purchase price, percentage of home flips, housing market health index, the number of real-estate …read more.

GOSHEN — IU Health Goshen is recognized as providing expert, comprehensive and high quality orthopedic and maternity care by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The Blue Distinction Center program recognizes facilities that deliver quality specialty care safely and effectively. Criteria are based on objective measures developed with input from the medical community. For more …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. reported today, Thursday, July 28, financial results for the quarter ended June 30. The company reported second quarter net sales of $1.93 billion, an increase of 65.6 percent and an increase of 4.5 percent on an adjusted pro forma, constant currency basis, compared to the second quarter of 2015. Diluted net …read more.

WARSAW — The Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton County welcomed new associate member Geoffrey Payne, owner of Keystone GraniteWerks, at its July general membership meeting. Keystone GraniteWerks specializes in fabricated stone and solid surface products for kitchens, bathrooms, showers and more with residential and commercial customers. Centered in Pierceton, Keystone GraniteWerks services Warsaw and …read more.

WARSAW — Seymour Midwest, a family-owned, global supplier to the specialty hand tools market, announced the appointment of Bill Pipp and Matt Teevan to the company’s executive leadership team. Pipp, who most recently managed Seymour Midwest’s marketing and product development activities, will now lead the company’s global sales activities as senior vice president of sales. …read more.

WARSAW — The following events are held at the Community Career Center, adjacent to Goodwill Retail Store at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. Internet Basics Workshop 10-11a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 3-4 pm. Tuesday Aug. 9 10-11 a.m Thursday Aug. 11 This is a three class series introducing people to the internet and how to use it. …read more.

MILAN — Pike Lumber Company, headquartered in Akron, just south of Kosciusko County, has announced it will double production, crating up to 15 new jobs by 2020. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation reports the expansion will be at the company’s Milan location and will include a new 27,200 square-foot addition to the existing facility, bringing it …read more.

WARSAW — Miller’s Senior Living Community is the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month of July. Miller’s Senior Living Community has chosen to stay local as they are dedicated to being your hometown choice for short-term rehabilitation and nursing care. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, Miller’s take a personal interest in their …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. today, Tuesday, July 26, unveiled Signature Solution, a comprehensive suite of clinical services and technologies designed to assist hospitals and medical practices to seamlessly transition to value-based healthcare models by maintaining excellent patient outcomes, while maximizing procedural and cost efficiencies across the entire episode of care. Last year alone, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —  North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the North Webster location at 114 N. Main St. of the Jerky Shop Monday, July 25. Originated in Warsaw in 2015, the shop quickly added the North Webster shop.  Using family recipes, it specializes in a variety of flavors with no …read more.

WARSAW —  Lakeland Financial Corporation, parent company of Lake City Bank, reported Monday, July 25, record quarterly net income of $12.8 million for the second quarter of 2016, an increase of 13 percent, versus $11.4 million for the second quarter of 2015. Diluted net income per common share of $0.76 for the second quarter of 2016 …read more.

WARSAW — At the monthly meeting of the Warsaw Board of Zoning Monday, July 25, the board was approached with three petitions and approved all of them. The board was first presented with a request by the Wayne County Trustee to put out an additional sign for the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. Board member Tom Allen …read more.

WARSAW — Seymour Midwest announced the promotion of Ryan Miller to the newly created role of coatings division manager. Previously, Miller was the director of sales for protective, decorative and surface finishing. In his new position, Miller will be responsible for all global sales for the coatings division and will lead the product development and marketing activities …read more.

DUBLIN — Medtronic plc today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance of the CD Horizon Fenestrated Screw Set, which can be used for patients diagnosed with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine. This marks the first U.S. clearance for cement-augmented pedicle screws. The CD Horizon Fenestrated Screws are used with …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc. introduced the Micro Pak System, featuring the Micro Pak Station and a new line of hyper-concentrated products packaged in easy-to-use, 2.5-gallon containers. The storage station is designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than larger, heavier drums and offers space savings, easy clean-up and low maintenance. The unique top …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced a multi-year collaboration with the Indo UK Institutes of Health that will increase the capacity of India’s healthcare infrastructure. The first phase of the collaboration involves the establishment of the Zimmer Biomet Institute of India, a 30,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art medical training and education facility on the campus of …read more.

DUBLIN — Medtronic plc, the global leader in medical technology, today announced it has received CE Mark for its new Guardian Connect mobile continuous glucose monitoring system for people with diabetes using insulin injection therapy. Guardian Connect is the first smartphone-enabled CGM system from Medtronic to receive CE Mark and further demonstrates the company’s intent …read more.

HUNTINGTON — Northeast Indiana Bancorp Inc., parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, announced net income for the six months ended June 30, increased $149,000 or 8.3 percent to $1.96 million compared to net income of $1.81 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The current six months earnings equates to an annualized …read more.

GOSHEN — As part of its commitment to the communities served by Interra Credit Union and investment in education, $9,000 in scholarships were recently awarded throughout the service area. The scholarships are awarded through Dollars for Scholars or other programs that provide scholarships within the local schools. Graduating seniors from the following high schools were …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, and Medtech SA, a leading French medical technology company, announced that, following the unanimous approval of both companies’ boards of directors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet has acquired 1,406,151 Medtech shares, representing 58.77 percent of the outstanding share capital of Medtech, …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced it has successfully completed its offer to purchase all outstanding shares of the common stock of LDR Holding Corporation for $37 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest, less any deductions or withholding of taxes required by applicable law. The tender offer expired at midnight, New …read more.

WARSAW — Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced Linda Riley was the top loan originator for its Warsaw office for June. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their peers. Riley has been with Ruoff Home Mortgage since 2008 and …read more.

WARSAW — Members of The Board of Aviation Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 12, to discuss the Warsaw Municipal Airport’s fuel usage and approve the bid for a new truck. Nick King, airport manager of Warsaw Municipal Airport, gave a report on the fuel usage for June 2016. He stated fuel usage is up this …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —  North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce  held a ribbon cutting for My Little Red Moon, 120 N. Main St., North Webster, Monday, July 12. It joins other locations of My Red Moon in Pierceton, North Manchester and Syracuse but features infant and children’s clothing and gifts, selected antiques and collectibles and women’s apparel …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation announced Owl Manor Medical as one of the recipients of a 2016 Facade Grant in downtown Warsaw. Improvements included a new awning and new, lit sign for the storefront. Owl Manor Medical is a device company dedicated to joint preservation and advanced wound care treatment of companion animals and is …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced its second quarter 2016 sales and earnings conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 28. Information detailing the quarterly results will be made available the morning of the conference call. The live audio webcast can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet’s investor …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College recently received $15,000 from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. to promote water resource education. The center will use grant money to improve and expand efforts to increase environmental literacy in Kosciusko County through K-12 programming and the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. “Toyota’s …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of Energy Development and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council announced more than $331,000 will be shared among two grantees for the third round of the Hoosier Homegrown Fuels Blender Pump Program. This grant will provide Lassus Brothers Oil Inc. and Family Express Corporation, based out of Fort Wayne and Valparaiso, respectfully, a plan …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce popped in on Chamber member Wihebrink Landscape Management. Wihebrink Landscape Management is locally owned and has more than 50 years of combined experience offering landscape design, installation, maintenance, irrigation or sprinkler system installation & service, and lawn care. Residential and commercial customers looking for further information can call …read more.

WARSAW — Medtronic employees who were part of a volunteer team called “Mission in Motion”, were on hand to deliver a check to the K21 Health Foundation for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. During the month of April, many employees participated in purchasing t-shirts, satisfying their sweet tooth with the candy sales, throwing …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC finds talent within and announces promotions. Vicky Patterson has accepted the position of executive assistant and human resources manager for KREMC. Patterson is stepping out of operations where she has worked for 11 years, serving as the engineering and operations assistant. Patterson was promoted to the executive assistant and human resources …read more.

FORT WAYNE — For the third year in a row, Parkview Health has been recognized by the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Health Forum as a Most Wired® hospital. The Most Wired hospitals are using information technology (IT) to build patient engagement with the individual’s lifestyle in mind, which includes electronic access to their care team. …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County, the City of Fort Wayne, and Allen County have offered a combined $1.6 million over six years in funding to help establish and operate AcceLinx, a proposed medical device accelerator being developed by OrthoWorx. Kosciusko County has pledged up to $1 million in funding over six years, the City of Fort …read more.

HUNTINGTON — Parkview Huntington Hospital has been recognized on the Becker’s Hospital Review “100 Great Community Hospitals” list for the second year in a row. The Becker’s editorial team selects hospitals for inclusion based on rankings and awards from organizations including iVantage Health Analytics, Truven Health Analytics, Healthgrades, CareChex, the American Nurses Credentialing Center and …read more.

ELKHART — Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation-Valley View has earned the 2016 Silver Achievement in Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes providers across the nation that have demonstrated their …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors of Cardinal Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Hall as the seventh CEO of Cardinal Services. Hall steps into the position most recently held by Jane Wear, who retires Friday, July 1. Joining the company in 1988, for the past 20 years Hall has been corporate …read more.

WARSAW — A father and son have been running the Conley barbershop together for almost 20 years. As of last week, the duo has been joined by their grandson and nephew, making them a three-generation barbershop. The Conley barbershop began in 1970 when John Conley Sr. opened his shop. Conley Sr. has cutting hair since …read more.

ELKHART — Two of the largest companies in the recreational vehicle industry have combined into one, following an announcement by Thor Industries that it has purchased Jayco Corp. for about $576 million.

WINONA LAKE — Attorney Zac Kester will be in the Winona Heritage Room, Winona Lake, from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 18, to speak on nonprofit human resources topics, including the new overtime regulation, basic policy manual requirements, staff volunteering their time and more. This free workshop is designed for executive directors, HR professionals …read more.

At Wawasee Boat Company, what was old is new again. The company recently became the nation’s first authorized dealer for Hacker-Craft wooden boats, individually crafted white oak and mahogany vessels that are sure to soon make their resurgence all across Lake Wawasee. “Wawasee has had a huge wooden boat tradition since the 1920s,” said Doug …read more.

WARSAW — The brother of an FBI agent who inspired the move “Donnie Brasco” is now suing Zimmer Biomet for $15 million after he was allegedly wrongfully fired for his testimony before a grand jury. MassDevice reports Dominick Pistone was allegedly fired from Zimmer after he learned a doctor was performing unnecessary double knee replacement surgeries …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced it has promoted Kathy Madden to office manager of its Warsaw west office. Madden supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and handles small business loans. Madden has been with the bank for …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Regional Medical Center is the first hospital in the state to be recognized as a top performer in the Midas+ Platinum Quality Award program. The Midas+ Platinum Quality Awards recognize industry leadership and hospital excellence and are based on achievement and data-driven performance. “It’s important to us that our patients receive the highest …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced the 40th anniversary of the Oxford Partial Knee System. A partial knee replacement is a treatment for osteoarthritis in which one of the knee’s three compartments is replaced, whereas with total knee replacement, all three of the knee’s compartments are replaced. Studies …read more.

WARSAW — Seymour Midwest, a family owned global supplier to the specialty hand tools market, has announced the purchase of a majority interest in Pendry Powder Coatings of Warsaw, IN. As a result a new company has been formed, Pendry Coatings LLC, and will continue operations without interruption. George Pendry will remain as the General …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced the early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, for its offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of LDR Holding Corporation. As previously announced, Zimmer Biomet, through its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, LH Merger Sub Inc., commenced an …read more.

WARSAW — Want to hear some of the latest trends and challenges facing women in the workplace? Then plan to join WISE for a panel discussion on Hot Topics for Women in the Workplace. Industry leaders will discuss some of the latest topics, challenges and trends that women are experiencing. Our panelists bring diverse work experience …read more.

WARSAW — The following events are set to take place in July at Goodwill’s Warsaw Community Career Center. Microsoft Office Workshops 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 3–4 p.m. Thursday, July 14 3–4 p.m. Thursday, July 21 10–11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 These workshops are designed for all skill levels and those who are new to comptuers. …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Amanda M. Gaerte has been promoted to treasury management implementation officer. In this position, Gaerte provides customer service and support to treasury management services clients and employees. She also works with clients throughout the product implementation and training process.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation announced The Vic as one of the recipients of a 2016 Facade Grant in downtown Warsaw. Improvements included structural alterations like new guttering and flashing and all new windows and front door. The Vic is located at 112. N. Buffalo St., downtown Warsaw, and is an extension of One …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. FDA is defending its response to a delay in reporting by MedTronic of injuries allegedly caused by its Infuse bone growth product. MassDevice cites a recent article by the Minneapolis StarTribune, which took an in-depth look at the situation and reported on MedTronic’s delay in reporting. The company disputed the story …read more.

WASHINGTON — A series of civil lawsuits has commenced against DePuy Synthes in the deaths of five spinal patients. MassDevice reports the lawsuits center on Norian XR bone cement, known to cause clots in the bloodstream. The cement was used in at least five spinal surgeries and all five patients died on the operating table. …read more.

LEESBURG — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Tippy Creek Winery. Tippy Creek Winery is Kosciusko County’s first farm winery and is located at 5920 N. CR200E. For more information, like them on Facebook at Tippy Creek Winery or call (574) 453.9003. Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce connects business with opportunity by …read more.

GOSHEN — Two agribusiness lenders from Interra Credit Union, Goshen, Jeremy Bender and Seth Thompson, recently graduated from the University of Missouri Agricultural Lending School. The weeklong program provided in-depth training in agricultural finance and focused on providing the knowledge and tools to make good loan decisions in today’s marketplace. A wide range of topics …read more.

GOSHEN — Amy Floria, CPA, MBA, was named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 150 Hospital Health System CFOs to Know, June 6. Floria is the only health system CFO in Indiana to receive this recognition and this is the second year in a row that she has received this acknowledgment. Since 2008, Floria has served …read more.

WARSAW — Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a 2016 recipient of the bronze Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The award is the first of three distinctions possible through the National Quality Award program presented by the American Health Care Association …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Sarah Weaver, RN, MSN, FNP-C, HN-BC, was awarded the 2016 Holistic Nursing Rising Star Award at the American Holistic Nurses Association 36th annual conference. Holistic nursing focuses on integrating traditional, complementary and alternative treatment opportunities to improve the physical, mental, emotional and relational health of the whole person. This award recognizes nurses …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Zimmer Biomet of breaching a deferred prosecution deal from 2012. According to a status report on complianceweek.com, dated June 6, Biomet entered into the agreement with the Department of Justice on March 26, 2012. This agreement pertained to roughly $1.5 million in bribes the Warsaw-based company allegedly agreed …read more.

GOSHEN — An $11 minimum wage policy went into effect for IU Health Goshen Colleagues second quarter 2016. The increase is 51 percent above state and federal minimum wage rates. A total of 52 IU Health Goshen Colleagues were impacted. “This minimum wage increase is well-deserved by our Colleagues,” stated Randy Christophel, president and CEO, …read more.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency county committees begins Wednesday, June 15. “Through the county committees, farmers and ranchers have a voice. Their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal farm programs,” said FSA Administrator …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced today, Tuesday, June 14, the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering of 11,116,533 shares of its common stock by certain of its stockholders, consisting of affiliates of KKR, Goldman Sachs and TPG. The shares are being sold to the public at an initial price of $115.85 per …read more.

SYRACUSE — Oakwood Resort announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year.  Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a …read more.

WABASH — Troxel Equipment, 834 N. SR 13, Wabash, held a ground breaking ceremony Thursday, May 26, for the expansion of its facility. The expansion will include a new store that will hold Troxel’s retail sales, service department and more. The old building will likely be used for storage.

MIDDLEBURY — EverGreen Recreational Vehicles in Middlebury, at one time one of the fastest-growing RV companies in the nation, has closed its doors, leaving hundreds of employees out of work.

Pierceton — Paragon Medical, Inc., a precision contract manufacturer supporting the global orthopaedic medical device industry, is proud to announce 25 successful years in business.  Paragon Medical was incorporated on June 14, 1991 and began designing and manufacturing a variety of polymer products.  A few short years later, the company broke into the surgical instrument …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC recently announced the winners of the John H. Anglin Memorial Scholarship. “Kosciusko REMC is committed to helping students in our community succeed. The John H. Anglin Memorial Scholarship is one way we can help ensure strong leadership for our community in the generations to come,” said Bruce Goslee, KREMC president and CEO. …read more.