By JAIME FAULKNER Communications Manager, Marketing, MutualBank WASHINGTON D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America announced Tuesday, Sept. 1, the winners of its marketing contest, sponsored by Marquis, which highlights the entries judged top 10 for the nation’s best community bank marketing campaigns. MutualBank was featured on this list. “ICBA’s marketing contest highlights the stellar creative campaigns …read more.

By TAWNA BUSS Quality Assurance Manager Forte Residential, Inc. SYRACUSE — Forte Residential, Inc. has achieved accreditation by the Council on Quality and Leadership. The award was granted Aug. 7, after a rigorous evaluation of company policies, practices and training procedures. Forte’s evaluation demonstrated a commitment to excellence in services that leads to increased quality of …read more.

As I meet with coaching clients the first thing I always tell them is that the process is very much an internal one – filled with many questions. I want to share a few questions I often ask as well as what I typically hear in response to those questions. One of the first questions …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor InsideIndianaBusiness COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County Economic Development Corporation says the latest class of its venture accelerator program has graduated. Program manager, Steve Franks, says the cohort includes women-owned ventures and a disabled veteran who has “re-invented” vertical farming. The latest class focused on agribusiness and foods businesses. The graduates include Bill …read more.

By EMILY DUNCAN Public Relations Director Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann INDIANAPOLIS – Five Indiana companies were recognized as Companies to Watch Spotlight Award recipients at the eighth annual Companies to Watch ceremony, held Thursday, Aug. 27, in Indianapolis. The accolade, presented by the State of Indiana and the Office of Small Business and …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor InsideIndianaBusiness INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a type 2 diabetes treatment from Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. Synjardy was also approved earlier this year by the European Medicines Agency. Lilly says Synjardy is the third product containing the medicine epagliflozin to …read more.

WARSAW — Its role is based on the need in a growing community and providing an option to medical transportation possibilities.

By GERRY DICK InsideIndianaBusiness INDIANAPOLIS — More than 150 economic development executives and some of the nation’s top site selection consultants are in Indianapolis for a conference that includes discussion on a myriad of topics. The conversation at the Indiana Economic Development Association’s Site Selectors Guild Conference always seems to come back to one issue: …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced it will participate in the Goldman Sachs 2015 European Medtech and Healthcare Conference at the Goldman Sachs offices, London, Thursday, Sept. 10. About The Company Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare that designs, …read more.

By AMBER HARTMAN Public Relations TSA Communications WARSAW — Lake City Heat Treating has updated its website. New photos and updated information on the company’s hot isostatic pressing and vacuum heat treating, along with updated quality certifications, is available. The website also features the latest news from Lake City Heat Treating and an image gallery. Lake …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College is pleased to announce that Annette Lamb is joining Ivy Tech Foundation to serve as executive director of development operations under the leadership of Ivy Tech Foundation President John Murphy.  She will begin her position on Sept. 8. Lamb most recently served as senior director of development at Purdue …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter Inside Indiana Business INDIANA — Three colleges in Indiana are among the top 50 on an annual national list for “contribution to the public good.” Washington Monthly‘s 2015 National Universities Rankings consider factors including social mobility, research and public service. Grace College, Winona Lake, ranked high on a list of “Best Bang …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx has announced that its board of directors has elected Tobias “Toby” Buck, chairman, president, CEO and founder of Paragon Medical, Inc., to serve as board chair. Buck was one of the founding board members of OrthoWorx, and has served the organization in that capacity since 2009. “We greatly appreciate the service and contributions made …read more.

WARSAW — Egg Innovations, an industry leader for more than 25 years in specialty eggs, has elevated the gold standard for the egg industry with a new brand, Blue Sky Family Farms, which became available in major supermarkets across the Midwest on Aug. 15.

The Regional Development Authority of northeast Indiana yesterday submitted its proposal for the State of Indiana’s Regional Cities Initiative, which is designed to enhance talent attraction and long-term population growth. OrthoWorx Executive Director Brad Bishop is one of five board members elected to the 11-county Northeast Indiana RDA. Two regions in Indiana will be selected …read more.

MERRILLVILLE — Thanks to a joint effort between Northern Indiana Public Service Company and several area environmental organizations, nearly 1,630 acres of land will be preserved and restored for public education and enjoyment, with an additional focus on improving the biodiversity and habitats for many of the region’s plant and animal life.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair Commission says this year’s event drew more than 907,000 visitors, marking its fifth-highest attendance on record.

INDIANA – Gas in Indiana is expected to continue to drop, as AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report shows that prices in the Hoosier state have already fallen 21 cents in the last week. The state is paying an average of $2.74 for regular unleaded. AAA points to the recent unscheduled maintenance at BP’s Whiting Refinery, …read more.

WARSAW — Banner Medical broke ground today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, to commence construction on a $6.3 million state-of-the art material processing facility in Warsaw. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer welcomed Mark Redding and the team from Banner Medical as anchor tenants on the newly expanded tech park facility.

WARSAW — An informational meeting is set for 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Creighton’s Cozy Egg Cafe, 4217 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, to answer questions about how a lawsuit against Swiss company Syngenta could affect local farmers. Kosciusko County native, Chad M. Miner, has agreed to share important information with anyone who grew …read more.

SYRACUSE — Cobalt and Marker One Boats announced Main Channel Marina, Syracuse, as the newest addition to their dealer network. Main Channel Marina’s customer-driven staff operates two locations in the Syracuse market. Main Channel Marina has served northern Indiana boaters for more than 50 years. “We look forward to working in conjunction with MCM’s professional staff …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — The big move-in day for new Manchester University undergraduate students was Saturday, Aug. 22, at the North Manchester campus. Classes start Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the Pharmacy Program, Fort Wayne, having started Monday, Aug. 10. Some highlights for this year are as follows. Adding more …read more.

By MICHELLE CABRERA MLS Coordinator Kosciusko Board of Realtors INDIANAPOLIS — The 9,080 homes sold statewide in June is a 16.5 percent increase from the same month of last year. This is according to the monthly Indiana Real Estate Markets Report released by realtors. The rest of the year-over-year comparison from the report shows housing outperformed …read more.

WARSAW — MutualBank recently welcomed Brittany Swank, loan counselor, who will coordinate with customers of Kosciusko County to ensure they receive high quality service while obtaining or refinancing a personal loan. Swank brings four years of lending experience to the closing table and creates a positive transaction for her customers. She meets customer’s personal wants and …read more.

WARSAW – Lake City Bank announced Melanie McIntyre has joined its corporate and institutional services team, working out of the bank’s Indianapolis north office. McIntyre, vice president, corporate and institutional service sales officer, provides businesses with treasury management services, merchant services and corporate credit cards. She has worked in the financial services industry for almost …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation announced Friday, Aug. 21, that Bob List Photography as one of the recipients of a 2015 Facade Grant in downtown Warsaw Improvements included new windows on the north side of the building. Bob List, with the help of Ida, his wife and business partner, opened their studio full time …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing, Communications Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Anointed Beauty Salon and Day Spa, 2626 E. Jefferson St., Warsaw. They recently purchased the Think Young Studios building and will serve Kosciusko County from there. In beauty school, Melissa Goepfrinch put together …read more.

By JENNIFER PYLE Main Street Coordinator Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation are directing a second year for the Pop-Up Shop program. Grand opening celebrations will take place Friday, Nov. 6, in conjunction with First Friday, and go until Jan. 2. Based on similar …read more.

By MICHELLE HANSEN Shopko Public Relations SYRACUSE — Shopko is excited about back to school and will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week Sunday, Aug. 23, through Saturday, Aug. 29. Shopko is thanking local educators and helping them gear up for the upcoming school year with a discount. Shopko’s Teacher Appreciation Week features a special sale …read more.

ANGOLA — Trine University is preparing to welcome a record number of students when classes start next week. School officials say last year they had 3,642 students, but this year they expect enrollment to increase by about 1,000 students. In 2013-2014, Trine had 2,417 students. “For the third consecutive year, we’re projecting phenomenal enrollment growth. …read more.

By ANDY OBER InsideINdianaBusiness INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. says the diabetes treatment Jardiance met its primary endpoint in a latest clinical trial. The company says the treatment lowered cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes. Lilly says the long-term trial involved more than 7,000 patients from 42 countries. at high risk …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx hosted its second orthopedic industry intern/co-op event Thursday, July 30, at the Garden at Cerulean. DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, OrthoPediatrics, Paragon Medical and Zimmer Biomet provided sponsorship for this end of summer celebration. Approximately 70 people, including interns, co-ops, industry employees and OrthoWorx staff, were in attendance. Those present enjoyed garden fare …read more.

By LAUREN AULD SCHREGARDUS Director of Client Services BAR Communications INDIANAPOLIS — Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members recently wrapped up a six-week campaign to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. Across Indiana, 141 stores and clubs raised $1,016,665.69 for Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health Network, a …read more.

FORT WAYNE — An acquisition by a subsidiary of Elkhart-based Drew Industries Inc. could lead to 125 jobs in New Haven. The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne reports Lippert Components Inc., which announced the acquisition last week of Allen County-based Roehm Marine LLC, plans to pump nearly $670,000 into upgraded equipment and new positions. The …read more.

WARSAW — All former employees of Kimble Glass and their spouses are invited to a reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Contact Ginger at (574) 253-1034 for more information.

By ALAINA KORRECK Shopko  SYRACUSE — As excitement builds for the start of another professional football season, Shopko is giving children across the country an opportunity to serve as the “kick-off kid” at Lambeau Field, home to the Green Bay Packers, one of the most storied franchises in professional sports.  Open to children ages 6 …read more.

By ANDY OBER InsideINdianaBusiness NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has named three academic deans. The school says the new positions are part of organizational changes creating a four-college structure on the Wabash County campus. Leonard Wilson is dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences. The Fort Wayne resident has taught at Manchester since …read more.

By JAIME FAULKNER Communications Manager WARSAW — MutualBank welcomes Brittany Swank, loan counselor, who will coordinate with customers of Kosciusko County to ensure they receive high quality service while obtaining or refinancing a personal loan. Swank brings four years of lending experience to the closing table and creates a positive transaction for her customers. She …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced that Becka J. Pellerin has been promoted to internal audit officer. In this position, Pellerin performs internal audits and works with the bank’s internal auditors. She also performs audit tests required by the bank’s external auditors and assists with compliance review tests. In addition, Brandon A. Garey has been …read more.

WARSAW — CenturyLink is the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce member of the month of August.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary announced the leasing of Rodeheaver Auditorium to a local area business group. The leasee, Living Winona, will invest significant resources to update the current Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake. While the newly purposed building will retain the name Rodeheaver Auditorium, the business …read more.

By ANDY OBER InsideINdianaBusiness WARSAW — Illinois-based Banner Medical Innovations Inc. will break ground next week on its first Indiana facility in Warsaw. The medical-grade raw material supplier says the $6 million project will result in up to 76 jobs by 2019. The groundbreaking is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. The company hopes …read more.

ELKHART — Elkhart-based Lippert Components Inc. has formed a new team dedicated to the development and sale of its electronics components. Chris Hige will serve as director of sales and Mark Woloszyk will serve as general manager of the LCI Electronics team.

FORT WAYNE — The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. have completed their Regional Cities Initiative proposal. The organizations say the application includes 38 projects and $400 million in investment.

By ANDY OBER InsideINdianaBusiness CARMEL — An Indiana University retail expert says The Kroger Co.’s continuous rollout of its online ordering system is part of what will likely be a growing trend. The company announced Tuesday, Aug. 18, it will expand the service to seven additional stores in the Indianapolis area. John Talbott, associate director …read more.

By MARY HORAN Director of Marketing/Public Relations Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank, the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation, announced Monday, Aug. 17, that the bank ranked eighth in its peer group in “Bank Director” magazine’s 2015 Bank Performance Scorecard. The Bank Performance Scorecard is “Bank Director” magazine’s ranking of the …read more.

By ANDY OBER InsideINdianaBusiness BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University’s Board of Trustees has re-elected former Eli Lilly and Co. Chief Executive Officer, Randall Tobias, as its chair. He was appointed to the board in 2013 by Governor Mike Pence. Tobias has also served as deputy secretary of state and was the country’s first global AIDS coordinator …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank has promoted Ryan L. Hart to vice president, commercial banking officer. Hart works with commercial customers in the Indianapolis area. He has been with the bank since 2004 and he has been working in the financial services industry for 11 years. Hart has a bachelor’s degree in finance and entrepreneurship …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, WorkOne Northern Indiana SOUTH BEND — The Northern Indiana Workforce Board Inc. announced its receipt of $685,000 in federal grant funds will be directed to help elevate low-income Hoosiers age 55 and older. The board will use 90 percent of grant dollars for on-the-job training efforts, whereby WorkOne partners with …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx hosted a presentation of the Orthopedic Value Chain Model for industry and university partners July 30, at Champagne Jam. The presentation was the culmination of eight weeks of research for seven interns at OrthoWorx.

WARSAW — Warsaw resident Ryan Weaver became the latest winner of the Club CITGO Free Gas Giveaway at the Freedom Express CITGO station in Leesburg. Local CITGO Marketer Freedom Oil and CITGO Petroleum Corporation awarded Weaver with the grand prize of a year’s supply of fuel in the form of $2,500 in CITGO gift cards.

With a little bit of fizz and a whole lot of sugar, a new local shop has started quite the buzz in Winona Lake. Quietly opening its doors for the first time last week, Rocket Fizz owner and former Biomet CFO Greg Hartman had no way to anticipate the huge rush of candy and soda …read more.

By JENNIFER DIAL St. Vincent, Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS – Dr. Albert Lee, neurosurgeon with Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, St. Vincent, Indianapolis, is the first in Indiana – and among a select group of physicians in the United States – trained in a new surgical procedure by Medtronic called deep brain stimulation therapy for advanced Parkinson’s …read more.

Inside Indiana Business Report CARMEL — Shoppers are now able to order their groceries online at a store in Carmel. The Kroger Co. says customers place the online order and pick it up at the store. Kroger says it plans to add the service at additional stores by the end of this month. Kroger says …read more.

By KRISTEN KEUHL Brightpoint Development Assistant Brightpoint, formerly Community Action of Northeast Indiana, announced the addition of six new staff members for the second quarter of 2015, including Jean Wright, Anne Adams, Tracy Bibe, Raphael Bosley and Jarrell Hunter in community services and Ashley Bienz in early childhood services. Brightpoint is a private, 501(c)(3), nonprofit …read more.

By MARY HORAN Vice President Director of Marketing, Public Relations Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced that Matt R. Smith has been promoted to special assets officer. In this position, Smith works with loan officers and customers to resolve issues associated with commercial loans and works on risk issues associated with the loan approval process. …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, WorkOne SYRACUSE — WorkOne is joining AIA Countertops to organize a hiring event with more than 20 openings; the event is slated for 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the company’s Syracuse facility, 203 S. Huntington St. More than 20 openings are available for first and second …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx announces the premiere of the documentary, “The Rise of Orthopaedics in America,” by Fort Wayne’s Public Broadcast Channel 39. Viewers can tune in at 8 tonight, Aug. 12, to PBS39 to watch the newest addition to the station’s list of self-produced documentaries.

By BRAD PERRIELLO Writer, Mass Device WARSAW — Medtronic is recalling some 6,900 EnVeo R loading systems for its CoreValve Evolut R replacement heart valve after particulate matter turned up in some lots. The FDA gave the 6,912-unit recall Class I status, denoting a problem that could lead to serious injury or death. Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic …read more.

By BRAD PERRIELLO Writer, Mass Device WARSAW — Medtronic‘s Covidien subsidiary wants the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal in a patent infringement case against Johnson & Johnson‘s Ethicon Endo-Surgery unit over surgical shears. In December, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned a decision granting a $177 million award to Covidien in the U.S. …read more.

By ANDY OBER Inside Indiana Business MISHAWAKA — South Bend-based AM General LLC celebrated the beginning of Mercedes-Benz production Tuesday, Aug. 11, at its Mishawaka plant in what it calls a historic day for the company. The contract, announced in January, involves the production of the luxury car maker’s R-class sport utility vehicle. President of …read more.

A national publication’s economic rankings report, has listed Warsaw as the ninth top medical device hub.

By LISA RICHARDSON Communications Coordinator, Wabash Valley Power Association INDIANAPOLIS — Wabash Valley Power Association’s board of directors announced Tuesday, Aug. 11, that Jay Bartlett will become the generation and transmission cooperative’s next chief executive officer. Bartlett is the president and CEO of Prairie Power Inc., an electric generation and transmission cooperative in Springfield, Illinois. …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx announced today the launch of the OrthoWorx Future Orthopedic Resources Gap Evaluation  Study, which will serve as a cornerstone for OrthoWorx talent and workforce development plans, working with its University/Industry Advisory Board. The study is now underway and is expected to be completed by the end of October. Ensuring that Indiana universities …read more.

Dan McGowan, InsideINdianaBusiness.com Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. is planning to end a clinical trial contract with the University of California, San Diego. The collaboration involves solanezumab, the company’s prospective Alzheimer’s disease treatment. The pharmaceutical maker says the decision was triggered by a recent series of staff departures, including former ADCS Director Paul Aisen, from …read more.

PHILADELPHIA – A hip replacement patient is suing an orthopedic device manufacturer and its parent corporations claiming liability for an alleged 2014 surgical product failure. Anthony Kinard of York sued DePuy Orthopedics Inc. of Warsaw; Depuy Inc. of Delaware; Johnson & Johnson International of Delaware; and Johnson & Johnson of Brunswick, N.J.; in the U.S. …read more.

Nearly three dozen projects throughout Indiana have been awarded grants through the state’s Lake and River Enhancement program. The nearly $1.3 million will support efforts in 26 counties. Local Projects listed by water body, county, project type and grant award are as follows: Chapman Lakes (Kosciusko) Design/build $62,500 Shatto Ditch (Kosciusko) Watershed land treatment $17,500 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Americans for Prosperity, the state’s leading advocate for commonsense, free-market energy policies, praised Governor Mike Pence’s previous commitment to not submit an implementation plan for the new Clean Power Plan rule and urged other state leaders to follow suit. AFP pointed out that the controversial rule is still under consideration by the courts and is expected to result in double digit annual electrical rate hikes and job losses.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Gradway announces the election of a new board president. Former Gradway Vice President, George Brennan, was unanimously voted in as president of the board of directors July 22.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ground breaking for a new car wash that will be built off of Husky Trail. Construction was set to begin Aug. 3, and anticipated to be completed by the end of 2015.

WARSAW — Goodwill’s Warsaw Community Career Center will host several free Workshops and a Job Fair with multiple employers in August. The workshop and job fair will be held at the Community Career Center, 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw.

MILFORD — Gain insight into how to keep your farm prospering through the ups and downs. Be prepared for change. Be ready for what’s coming down the pipeline. Indiana-area growers are invited to TruHorizons’ first Precision Technology Day, titled The Resilient Farmer. The event, being held Aug. 5, at trial plots near Milford, will focus …read more.

WARSAW — On Wednesday, July 29, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. reported financial results for the quarter that ended Tuesday, June 30. The Company reported second quarter net sales of $1.17 billion, a decrease of 1.3 percent reported and an increase of 5.7 percent constant currency compared to the second quarter of 2014. Acquired revenue from …read more.

INDIANA — A new fact sheet on Indiana’s workforce released Wednesday, July 29, by the National Partnership for Women & Families explores the impact of more than 1.1 million workers in the state not being able to earn a single paid sick day. It focuses on the individuals and industries most affected by the lack …read more.

The North Central Regional Logistics Council (NCRLC) will release results of Ensuring Connection to the World, a seven-county regional plan that outlines long-term infrastructure, public policy and workforce/talent development priorities to grow the logistics industry and the economy in North Central Indiana. This is the first-ever plan for the region that maps out infrastructure needs …read more.

MILFORD — Price Auto Repair in Milford is busy cleaning up this morning following damage caused by a fire Tuesday night, July 28. Milford Fire Department responded to the blaze late last night.

Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of Lisa Swogger as commercial lending vice president in the Columbia City and Syracuse offices. Lisa is a graduate of Woodlan High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from International Business College majoring in accounting. Lisa has her Indiana real estate license and Indiana life and health …read more.

Nextremity Solutions’ Nextra® Hammertoe Correction System was most recently featured in an oral presentation given by Charles M. Zelen, DPM during the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) congress held in Long Beach, Calif. Dr. Zelen presented a level 1 evidence study titled, “Prospective Randomized Multicenter Comparative Effectiveness Study Comparing; Two Component Modular Digital …read more.

There are many reasons we work. We need to provide for our families. We need to pay bills. We need to fill the need of having a purpose in our life. It is a great question to think about — why do I work? Let me share a story with you which I think will …read more.

Those looking to find love by “swiping right’ may be biting off a little more than they bargained for. According to the Better Business Bureau, the popular mobile dating app Tinder has become a new avenue for scammers looking to prey upon unsuspecting users. Though the app has grown continuously in popularity, Tinder is far …read more.

By ROGER D. GORANSON Servpro PLYMOUTH — SERVPRO, an industry leader in disaster cleanup, restoration and remediation services, recognized Roger D. Goranson and Alison A. Goranson of SERVPRO of Marshall, Starke, Pulaski and Fulton Counties with the Millionaire’s Silver award for outstanding revenue performance. The Awards event took place at the company’s 46th annual convention, …read more.

Warsaw Community Development Corporation announced the LRB Building as one of the recipients of a 2015 Façade Grant in downtown Warsaw on July 24, 2015.  The building is located at 106 N. Buffalo Street. Improvements included tuck-pointing brick and a new awning.  The City of Warsaw provides matching funds for the façade grant program to be …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Financial Corporation, parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported net income of $22.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 versus $21.2 million for the comparable period of 2014, an increase of 6%. Diluted net income per common share also increased 6% to $1.34 for the six months ended …read more.

It’s time to say “OK to Oktobeerfest” and make plans to join more than 35 Indiana breweries for the 17th annual Mad Anthony Brewing Oktobeerfest, occurring Sept. 12 at Headwaters Park West. Tickets are now available online. MABC’s Oktobeerfest is dedicated to promoting and celebrating locally crafted products from Indiana beers and ciders, to Fort …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine recently presented Monica Kendrick, vice president, Corporate Communications at Zimmer/Biomet with a plaque from the Indiana Sheriff’s Association acknowledging the orthopedic facility as Corporate Business Member. ISA has proven itself to be an asset to both those in law enforcement and the citizens of Indiana. The ISA was …read more.

MILFORD — TruHorizons, an agricultural company with locations in Milford, La Paz and Bremen, has announced the hiring of Leland Hartstack as general manager. Hartstack comes to TruHorizons from Zen-Noh Grain Corporation in Convent, La., where he managed a large barge and vessel facility. Prior to that, he worked as a merchandiser/trader, origination coordinator and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Gov. Mike Pence ceremonially signed two bills: broadband ready communities (HEA 1101), which aims to facilitate more investment in broadband infrastructure to support access for Hoosiers across our state, and taxation of Internet access (SEA 80), which prohibits government from collecting a tax on Internet access or use.

  The number of homes sold statewide in May increased 15.8 percent from April and 2.8 percent from the same month of last year. This is according to the monthly Indiana Real Estate Markets Report today released by REALTORS. “We thought last month’s uptick in listings might indicate that potential sellers were getting ready to …read more.

The Mark Skibowski Team with RE/MAX Lakes is among 2,090 RE/MAX agents and teams featured in the 2015 REAL Trends “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” report. The agents included in the survey represent less than 1 percent of all real estate practitioners in the United States. The Mark Skibowski Team has more than 20 years …read more.

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a civilian Regional Dispatcher position at its dispatch center located at the Toll Road Post in Bristol. To qualify, the applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED and be able to successfully pass written and typing tests (30 words per minute) prior …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has named Allen Machielson the new dean of student experience. A Huntington area resident, he had previously been associate dean of student development and director of residence life. Machielson will oversee the student experience center in his new role, effective immediately. The center is designed to support personal, academic and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percent to 4.9 percent in June due mostly to a 2,200 worker increase in the labor force and a sizeable decrease in the number of unemployed Hoosiers. June marked the first month since February of 2008 the rate of unemployment in the Hoosier State has been below 5 …read more.

WARSAW —  July  marks the 30th anniversary for Bruce Golsee, Kosciusko REMC President and CEO. Goslee started in the electric industry working for an investor owned utility, where her learned first-hand the importance of safety. During his time as KREMC Operations and Engineering Manager, he was instrumental in increasing system reliability through an aggressive line …read more.

Electrical components manufacturer Group Dekko, based in Garrett Indiana, is moving forward with a $1.2 million expansion in Noble county, creating more than two dozen jobs as part of a plan to install a new production line. The Avilla town council awarded the company a 10 year tax abatement last week. At the beginning of …read more.

WARSAW — Banner Medical, Carol Stream, Ill., will be coming to Warsaw. The announcement was made during Monday evening’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. Mark A. Redding, president/chief executive officer and Dan Stoettner, executive vice president/chief operating officer, made the announcement.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH) today announced its second quarter 2015 sales and earnings conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 30, Eastern Time. The live audio webcast can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet’s Investor Relations website at http://investor.zimmerbiomet.com. It will be archived …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS —Gov. Mike Pence joined State Auditor Suzanne Crouch today to discuss the state’s fiscal condition following the close of Fiscal Year 2015. They released the State’s 2015 Closeout Report, which highlights Indiana’s accomplishments in the last two years under the 2013 biennial budget and demonstrates Indiana’s sound fiscal health. The report shows the State …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Workout Anytime, located at 2880 Frontage Road, Warsaw. Workout Anytime is a 24 hour fitness facility with locker rooms and showers. Access is available anytime to members. HydroMassage, tanning and training also available. For more information visit workoutanytime.com/warsaw or their Facebook.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Fitness 4 U, located at 475 Anchorage Road, Suite 3, Warsaw. Fitness 4 U offers one on one private personal training by a nationally certified personal trainer without the hassles or distractions of a regular gym. In …read more.

WARSAW — Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanine Luce Corson as the director of human resources for Warsaw Community Schools, effective July 15. The appointment was approved by the Warsaw Board of School Trustees at a board work session on Tuesday, July 14, Corson comes to WCS from the …read more.