(EDITOR’S NOTE: Michelle Gilbert, vice president of Public Relations for Comcast Cable Heartland Region, says the merger will not affect the South Bend market, which includes Warsaw. See fact sheet.) Comcast is planning a merger with Time Warner Cable Inc. meaning Comcast subscribers in most of Indiana could soon have new cable providers. Comcast Corp. is …read more.

According to Ralph Turner, owner of the Warsaw Express Employment Professionals office, Robert J. Satterthwaite has been named as the company’s employee of the month. “Robert has been just a joy to work with”, Mr Turner said. “He came to us in a time of urgent need and was anxious to find any kind of …read more.

New Mega Shine tire dressing is available from Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc. as part of its Car Choice® line of automotive cleaning products. This super high solids, solvent-based tire dressing provides a long lasting and high-gloss shine. Mega Shine is designed for online tire shine applicators. Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc. offers over 200 Car Choice® …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College received approval from the South Bend Redevelopment Commission to move forward on a Memorandum of Understanding with the city of South Bend to exclusively explore the feasibility of the CAFE Center project at the former Football Hall of Fame. The MOU was approved at the Thursday, April 24, meeting. “Ivy Tech …read more.

Join We Inspire Support Empower Inc. for a perspective on networking unlike anything you have ever experienced. The Making Meaningful Connections event on Wednesday, May 14, at Champagne Jam @ 2517 in Warsaw, will expose you to this unique perspective with a focus on sharing and developing long lasting relationships. Lynn Kendall, W.I.S.E. member and …read more.

OrthoWorx members, Zimmer and Biomet, will be combining to create an even stronger company in the global medical device market, and the announcement is met with positivity by OrthoWorx. A message distributed this morning from Zimmer CEO David Dvorak states, “Through this combination we are cementing Warsaw, Ind., as the musculoskeletal innovation capital of the …read more.

Zimmer Holding, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) and Biomet today announced that their respective boards of directors have approved a definitive agreement under which Zimmer will acquire Biomet in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $13.35 billion, including the assumption of net debt. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions and …read more.

St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board President Tom Botkin announced today that South Bend Airport is becoming South Bend International. The Airport team, in conjunction with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is working to build two distinct facilities; a General Aviation Facility and a Federal Inspection Station. Both of these facilities are under design with …read more.

When the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo opens for the 2014 season on Saturday, new animals will share the spotlight with a new look for the 27-year-old Australian Adventure exhibit. “We are completely reimagining the Australian Adventure,” says Zoo Director Jim Anderson. “It’s going to be more exciting than ever.” Anderson today announced the zoo’s $7 …read more.

  The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a member pop-in at Wetzel Insurance Agency located at 2506 E. Center St., Warsaw. Wetzel Insurance Agency has been one of the leading insurance agencies in Indiana since 1928. Wetzel works with only the most reputable insurance companies and employ a team of dedicated insurance professionals. …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO There are many reasons we work. …read more.

A long-standing cooperative tradition, this year’s annual meeting marks the 75th for Kosciusko REMC. On Saturday, April 26, the meeting will take place at Warsaw Community Church, 2300 Ranch Rd., Warsaw. The business meeting will convene at 10 a.m. and includes the board election, executive reports, entertainment and prize drawings. In addition, children ages 4-12 …read more.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent directive to strictly limit carbon emissions for new power plants will be expensive to comply with and raise energy bills for all consumers, says the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Hoosier businesses and citizens have until May 9 to comment online on these proposed new regulations. “Smart, necessary regulation by the …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for BeLove located at 804G Park Ave., Winona Lake, at The Village at Winona. BeLove is described as “the marriage of bel kai and MudLOVE.” The cozy garage that is now the home of Belove started as the original MudLOVE. Specializing in handmade clay …read more.

A large crowd comprised of dignitaries and curious guests witnessed the official commencement of the Hawks Arts & Enterprise Center apartment project today by attending the LaCasa, Inc., and DJ Construction co-sponsored groundbreaking ceremony. LaCasa, Inc., has contracted with DJ Construction Company, Inc., for the redevelopment of the Hawks Building, located at 215 W. Madison …read more.

Lake City Bank, the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), announced today that the bank was included in the KBW Bank Honor Roll published by Keefe Bruyette and Woods (KBW). This represents the third consecutive year that the bank has been included in the KBW Honor Roll. Lake City Bank is one of …read more.

YMCA Board members and staff gathered today for a steel topping ceremony at the construction site of the new YMCA. Construction is still on pace to be completed by November and the YMCA anticipates officially opening on its doors on Dec. 1.  

Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc. congratulates Sarah Frame, HPC Client Advocate, as receiving the certification of Life Affirming Specialist awarded at the Heartbeat International Conference held in Charleston, South Carolina, March 24-28. LAS is a professional designation developed specifically for those serving faithfully in the pregnancy help movement. The LAS designation indicates that the holder has …read more.

Michigan-based Aggressive Manufacturing Innovations, Inc. (AMI) plans to open its second manufacturing facility in Plymouth, adding 200 jobs by 2016. This week, the Plymouth City Council approved a tax abatement for AMI’s nearly $4 million dollar investment in the city. Founded in 2000, AMI is a privately-held manufacturer of metal tubular assemblies and systems, providing …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce Stephen Miller, chief executive officer of Kosciusko Community Hospital (part of the Lutheran Health Network) as the 2014 Campaign Chair. Miller served as chief financial officer for KCH from 1985 to 2007 prior to his appointment as chief executive officer in 2008. He and his wife, …read more.

Louis-Dreyfus Commodities in Claypool will be shutting down the week of April 21 for scheduled maintenance. Due to the maintenance, the following schedule will be affected: Beans — closed 6 a.m. Monday April 21; re-open 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. Meal and Pellets — closed 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO I just spent the last six …read more.

PORTAGE, IND. – St. Vincent officials announced the opening of a new 8,000-square-foot kidney transplant outpatient center in Portage. The average wait time for kidney transplant patients in the Chicago area is approximately six years. Kidney transplant patients at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital wait on average 14 months compared to the national and Indiana statewide …read more.

Rabb Water Systems was just recognized for the achievements for water treatment equipment sales by Kinetico Incorporated. Rabb Water Systems received the Silver Dealership award from Kinetico Inc. last week for their efforts in 2013. In the United States, Rabb Water Systems ranks in the top 5, among all Kinetico brand dealers. Kinetico is a …read more.

The rough winter has had lasting effects felt by many, including the construction industry.  The frozen ground has prevented builders from being able to start or complete building projects and, as a result, the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties is postponing its annual Homes on Parade until September. This year’s event will be Sept. 5-7 …read more.

Asher Agency, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency, has opened an Indianapolis office to service existing and new clients. Asher is headquartered in Fort Wayne and also has offices in Atlanta, Ga.; Cary, N.C.; Lexington, Ky.; and Oklahoma City, Okla.; and one soon opening in Charleston, W.Va. Margaret Davidson has been hired as …read more.

Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RVs) and manufactured homes, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., has entered into a 6-year aluminum extrusion supply agreement with Atrium Windows and Doors, Inc. (“Atrium”), a Dallas, Texas based aluminum extrusion business. Concurrently, Lippert Components sold certain of …read more.

Being a homeowner can be an awfully stressful job. There’s routine maintenance, home improvement projects, keeping track of all the items in the home, and a slew of other things to keep up with. Oddly enough, all of these tasks and items are usually locked inside the head of a homeowner. Surely, in this age …read more.

“As I have chatted with you for the last year and a half, we need to address the skilled labor pool,” Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson said to the Kosciusko Redevelopment Commission on April 10. “Every prospect wants to know how much skilled labor you have and what’s your pipeline for creating skilled …read more.

Orange Door Dental Group is the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce April Member of the Month. Orange Door is located at 1299 Husky Trail, Warsaw. Since 2005, Dr. Christiaan Willig has been working with patients to provide the best dental care in northern Indiana. Dr. Willig’s experience in dentistry is coupled with genuine concern for …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN) was named to Forbes list of America’s 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies. To compile the list for Forbes, GMI Ratings, a proprietary ratings provider and investment advisor, examined data from 8,000 publicly traded companies of all sizes. GMI Ratings reviewed accounting and governance behaviors, considering factors such as high-risk events, revenue …read more.

Fort Wayne-based Exelis Inc. is part of a nearly $1 billion United States Army contract. The deal involves three other companies and is expected to be complete in 2024. Exelis Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind.; Harris Corp., Rochester, N.Y.; and Thales Defense & Security Inc., Clarksburg, Md. were awarded a $988,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for SRW Appliqué …read more.

Cardinal Services CEO Jane Wear has announced that Cardinal programs have received the highest accreditation possible from CARF International, the Center for Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities. CARF reviews the programs of agencies serving people with disabilities and makes recommendations for improvements. If accreditation is awarded, it is for a 1, 2 or 3-year period, depending …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN) and Lake City Bank has announced that David M. Findlay has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Findlay, age 52, was previously President and Chief Financial Officer. “Since joining the company in 2000, David has been a tremendous leader and partner as we have significantly grown in our …read more.

Owners of state-inspected meat and poultry plants now have the opportunity to expand their markets to customers across state lines. Today, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to join the Cooperative Interstate Shipment Agreement program. Under CIS, approved meat plants may ship products outside of …read more.

On Friday, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. and Indiana State Representative Tim Brown, M.D. announced stops on their “Hoosier Healthcare Tour,” a statewide tour to discuss the status of health and healthcare in Indiana. Drs. Bucshon and Brown plan to visit nine different cities over the course of 2 weeks, and will host 11 private …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO The words “yes” and “no” have …read more.

Baker Youth Clubs was presented with a grant from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. BYC received $9,845 for general support of their youth program. The late William (Bill) Dye was a car mechanic in Warsaw. He and his wife, Helen, also owned several apartments …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties learned about economic development occurring in Kosciusko County when George Robertson, executive director, of KEDCo spoke at the March General Membership Meeting. Several area companies have expanded or are planning expansions in the near future, including Shilo, Patrick Industries, Spartech, Milestone (acquired Da Lite), Biomet and North Central Co-Op. …read more.

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB) and Fort Wayne-based Tower Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TOFC), jointly announced today the execution of a definitive agreement under which Old National will acquire Tower Financial Corporation through a stock and cash merger. With nearly $680.9 million in total assets, and an additional $523.3 million in trust assets under management, …read more.

Targamite LLC, a privately held company, announced today it has secured $325,000 in raised capital. The robotics company produces advanced tactical training platforms, including the world’s first portable, computer-controlled target system – called the Targabot – with both predictable and unpredictable behavioral characteristics. Elevate Ventures led the round with $100,000 through the Indiana Angel Network …read more.

AccuTemp Products, Inc., a developer of commercial food service equipment, announced plans today to grow its headquarters and research and development center in Fort Wayne, creating up to 14 new jobs by 2017. The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $765,660 to equip its two Fort Wayne facilities, which are a combined 40,000 square feet. The new …read more.

Gardens at Lake City, a 39-unit apartment state licensed assisted living residence located at 425 Chinworth Ct., Warsaw, has announced that it is changing its name to Lake City Place. According to Jack Angel, community relations manager, “This new name reflects our company’s renewed passion for high quality senior care.” He encourages area residents to …read more.

  The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the grand-opening of Latte Lounge located at 108 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. You may notice some similarities to Courthouse Coffee that opened 17 years ago, because the original owners have returned. They have brought original menu items with them including original coffee …read more.

Kosciusko Community Hospital would like to announce the retirement of Mark A. Jensen, MD. Dr. Jensen is a general surgeon at Warsaw general surgery and will be retiring on April 30. During retirement, Dr. Jensen and his wife, Laurel, are looking forward to spending more time together. KCH and Kosciusko Medical Group would like to …read more.

Lippert Components Inc. announced today that it has entered into a 12 1/2-year agreement to lease a 539,000-square-foot building at 1902 W. Sample St., South Bend, where it will consolidate its aftermarket parts sales and Customer Support Services operations. “We are excited about the opportunities that South Bend brings to Lippert Components,” said LCI President …read more.

The monthly revenue report of March 2014 state tax collections was released today. State general fund revenues for March were $14.5 million (1.4 percent) above the estimate based on the Dec. 20, forecast and $106.6 million (11.6 percent) above collections in March 2013. Sales tax collections were $521.6 million for March, which is $19.1 million …read more.

The second of two job fairs will be conducted April 5 to fill 40 production positions at Guardian Automotive Products Inc. in Ligonier. The positions start at $12.50 an hour and there is an opportunity for incremental increases in the first year to $14.50. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or the equivalent …read more.

In conjunction with its local community partners, the Indiana Department of Transportation has published a request for proposals to improve the Hoosier State passenger rail service, which operates between Indianapolis and Chicago four days each week. The document is available at in.gov/indot by clicking on the “RFPs Currently Advertised” link. Proposals are due Tuesday, April …read more.

MedPro Group, Berkshire Hathaway’s dedicated healthcare malpractice insurance business, today announced the appointment of Jean-Paul A. Rebillard as President of its Health System & Hospital (“HSH”) division. Reporting to MedPro President and CEO Tim Kenesey, Rebillard will lead a $70 million division offering healthcare malpractice insurance and risk management solutions to healthcare systems, hospitals and …read more.

Turning Point Inc. is a counseling center in the middle of North Webster. The small agency seeks to provide excellence in the professional counseling/therapy services to individuals, couples and families in Northeast Indiana. The not-for-profit organization believes in “health, healing, hope, growth, recovery and transformation as foundational goals for ourselves and those we have the …read more.

Petroleum Traders Corp., Fort Wayne, has been awarded a maximum $66,882,605 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract for fuel. This is a competitive acquisition and 34 offers were received. This is a 3-year base contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Indiana with an April 30, 2017, performance completion date. Using military services are Army, …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. — Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) and USSI, a subsidiary of Ultra Electronics Holdings announce the award of subcontracts valued at $13.3 million from their ERAPSCO/Sonobuoy TechSystems joint venture. The contract is for the manufacture of Passive and Active Sonobuoys in support of multiple international awards for exercises planned with the U.S. Navy as …read more.

Rise N’ Roll Bakery may soon be expanding to Warsaw. According to a representative from the bakery, Warsaw has been approved as a possible location for a new Rise N’ Roll shop. The time frame and exact details of the expansion are still unknown as the company is only now searching for an available building …read more.

Businesses and individuals were honored at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce appreciation dinner and awards ceremony March 31. Three businesses were honored with the Excellence in Business Award, while two people were given the Craftsman Award and Citizen of the Year award. Guest speaker was Adam Fleming of Goshen who spoke on “sourdough motivation.” …read more.

Medtronic Inc. (NYSE: MDT) has announced the final follow-up results from its CoreValve® CE Pivotal Study, which looks to be good news for heart patients. In a press release, Medtronic said the CoreValve System demonstrated excellent long-term durability at four years in patients with severe aortic stenosis who were treated with the self-expanding CoreValve System. …read more.

Supreme Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies and specialty vehicles, today announced the previously disclosed sale of its shuttle bus assets to Forest River Inc., has closed. A small gain on the sale is anticipated to be recorded in the first quarter period ending March 29, 2014. Additional information …read more.

USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural Indiana. Through our programs, we touch rural Hoosiers in many ways. Our financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service. We promote …read more.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) marked the opening of the Seaway’s 56th navigation season today, with the transit of Algoma Central Corporation’s newly built ship, the Algoma Equinox, through Lock 3 of the Welland Canal. The vessel is the first of eight Equinox-class ships that are being purpose-built for trade in the St. …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO As I meet with coaching clients, …read more.

The Indiana Department of Work Force Development reports the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Hoosier State continued its significant downward trend in February. The rate stands at 6.1 percent, down from an initially reported 6.4 percent in January. The number of unemployed Hoosiers is less than 200,000 for the first time since August 2008. The …read more.

Product has finally arrived via railway at the Trupointe Milford agronomy hub. The office is now open and area growers are invited to stop in and meet the team. Trains began pulling in last week to deliver crop nutrients, ensuring Trupointe is ready to serve area growers when it’s time to take to the fields. …read more.

    The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a member Pop-In at Indiana American Water located at 2420 Hidden Lake Rd., Warsaw. Indiana American Water provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services. For more information go online to www.indianaamwater.com or call 1-800-492-8373.  

WABASH, Ind. — Beauchamp McSpadden | Morrison Galliher, an independent insurance firm headquartered in Wabash, announced that it will rebrand the company under the name, INGUARD. All relationships will consolidate under the new name, logo and website, www.INGUARD.com, to create cohesiveness and clarity for clients, as well as enable the company to become more progressive and …read more.

Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, a TLC Management facility, recently earned the 2014 Providigm Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Accreditation as a skilled nursing facility. This quarterly recognition illustrates that Mason Health and Rehab is actively performing quality assurance and performance improvement activities. QAPI Accreditation demonstrates that a facility is continually assessing residents’ quality of …read more.

Ameritrans Bus Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of small to mid-size transportation vehicles, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 35 new jobs by 2017. The Elkhart-based company, which was acquired by Faribault, Minnesota-based ABC Companies in 2012, will invest $429,384 to renovate and equip its new 60,000 square-foot facility at …read more.

Hoosiers ages 16 to 21 are invited to visit WorkOne’s Youth Job Fair on Saturday, March 29, to speak with local employers eager to hire qualified young people for an estimated 250 entry-level jobs. The event will be held WorkOne Saint Joseph County, 851 S. Marietta St., South Bend, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. …read more.

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center has announced it will expand its Plymouth campus with a new, state-of-the-art emergency department. SJRMC will break ground for the new 12,000-square-foot emergency department at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28. The new emergency department will be located adjacent to the Plymouth hospital’s current ER. The entire community is welcome …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN) and Lake City Bank today announced the appointment of Lisa M. O’Neill as executive vice president and chief financial officer. O’Neill, 46, will join the organizations in April and will oversee accounting, asset and liability management, investment portfolio management, treasury functions, technology services and product and project management. She will also …read more.

Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company has announced the opening of a third production facility. In an interview, Don Clark, president and co-owner of Grand Design RV said, “The overwhelming demand by dealers and retail customers for Grand Design’s Reflection mid-profile fifth wheels necessitated the opening of our third facility. We are now producing our popular …read more.

NiSource Inc., NIPSCO’s parent company, has been designated as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year. Ethisphere is a leading international organization dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. “We don’t take this distinction …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO I just read a very interesting …read more.

In what has become a global tradition, April 22 will mark the celebration of Earth Day around the world. To help mark this occasion, Kosciusko REMC will celebrate Earth Day by offering EnviroWatts grants to area non-profit organizations. These grants will be given to help conduct special projects related to helping the environment or promoting …read more.

Louis-Dreyfus Commodities in Claypool will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to all trucks on Saturday morning. According to Jeremy Mullins of Louis-Dreyfus, “We need to do a major reboot of the computer system that runs our scales. Due to this, we will not be able to load or unload any trucks during …read more.

Kurt Carlson, CEO, Bowen Center discussed the drastic changes in mental health care over the centuries. The Bowen Center continues to provide mental health services in many Indiana counties. A new headquarters was recently built in Warsaw. The building project is almost totally finished and portions of the new building are now occupied. Bowen Center …read more.

Beaman Home Executive Director Tracie Hodson announced Warsaw residents Debbie Yingling and Elizabeth Mobarak have been elected to serve on the Beaman Home Board of Directors. The two recently completed the board orientation program and attended their first Board meeting in March. Yingling is chief financial officer at Paragon Medical in Pierceton. She and her husband, John, …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties congratulates the winners of the Earn Your Membership drawing. Members earn points for each meeting they attend, event they participate in, sponsorships, new members and other means of participation. Based upon the number of points earned, members are eligible to win one third, one half, or 100 percent of …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that it has formed a University | Industry Advisory Board to better connect the technology and talent needs of Indiana’s orthopedic medical device industry with the assets and capabilities represented by Indiana’s higher education institutions. “We believe this is the right time and the right group of partners to address critical economic and educational challenges facing …read more.

Grace College continues to prioritize and pursue innovative educational experiences for its students. One of their widely successful initiatives is the Applied Learning program, launched in January 2011. The program has since allowed 205 students to gain earned credit through hands-on experiences in a variety of settings and positions including work with a great number …read more.

Brad Skiles, founder of Center Street Partners, recently completed the 6-week course, “The Interwar Years” (the period between World War I and World War II). The Internet course was taught by Hunt Tooley, Ph.D., who is the chair of History at Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Forty-five students took the class with nine foreign countries …read more.

The US Department of Defense has awarded Warsaw-based Zimmer with a maximum $65,642,304 modification. The deal exercises the third option period on a one-year base contract. There are a total of five 1-year periods for orthopedic hip, knee, spine and extremity trauma implant procedural packages. A year ago today, the US Department of Defense announced …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. – Poly-Wood Inc. and contractor DJ Construction announce the completion of Poly-Wood’s 42,260-square-foot expansion. Space was added to the manufacturing area, giving Poly-Wood needed room for increased production, according to Doug Rassi, president of Poly-Wood. The expansion also includes a new showroom for Poly-Wood to display its 26 varied styles of outdoor furniture. …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO Have you ever looked at a …read more.

General Motors is recalling nearly 1.2 million SUVs for defective side air bags. The Detroit, Mich., automaker has also recalled a total of about 364,000 commercial vans and Cadillac sedans for separate problems. GM is facing multiple investigations over its handling of a recall of more than 1.6 million small cars for defective ignition switches. …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the grand opening of Canal Street Gallery, located at 805 E. Canal St., Winona Lake in The Village at Winona. Canal Street Gallery will be open Monday through Saturday and carries collections of jewelry and fine art from Indiana artists, as well as …read more.

The evening of Friday, March 14, at Tippecanoe Valley High School, the Tippecanoe Valley Young Entrepreneurs Academy students presented to a panel of four business leaders, who included: Jeff Dryer of Paragon Medical; Rob Chalfant, Male Fashions; Nick Deeter, The Old Leesburg Mill; and Ken Norris, The Auto Park. The 12 student businesses had 6 minutes …read more.

The merging of two banks will result in permanent reductions of several jobs in the Fort Wayne area. The March 10 notice sent to Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Dislocated Worker Unit notes 41 full-time employees are expected to loss their jobs. Old National Bancorp, headquartered in Evansville, announced its pending merger with Tower Financial …read more.

The Posh Frog is celebrating its one-year anniversary by hosting an open house Tuesday, April 1. The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Owner Gretchen Kellems invites everyone to check out the best kept secret in Warsaw. This unique consignment store carries gently used, quality clothing at affordable prices. The consignment …read more.

  The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Knit Together, located at 475 Anchorage Rd., Suite 1, Warsaw. Knit Together sells fine yarn and supplies and offers classes. The business is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The business …read more.

Wabash-based Halderman Farm Management Service Inc. says two farmland properties in Indiana sold last week for a total of more than $6 million. The auctions involved land in Rush and Howard counties. The 460-acre property in Rush County sold last week for more than $4.6 million and the 156 acres near Kokomo went for nearly …read more.

Indiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped 0.4 percent to 6.4 percent in January and is now at the lowest point since September 2008 (6.3 percent). The rate of unemployment in Indiana remains below all neighboring states and is now lower than the national rate by 0.2 percent. Prior to the benchmarking process, the last time …read more.

One year after the medical device tax, as part of the Affordable Care Act went into effect, the financial impact on the medtech industry is not as bad as industry lobbyists feared, but it is still concerning to the industry. According to a recently analysis completed by MassDevice.com, the medtech industry paid at least $500 …read more.

Phoenix Bookkeeping & Tax Service has taken over a well known name in Milford. Opened since September 2009 in Goshen, it was not long until owner Matt Kitson expanded into Milford where, in January 2013, he took over the former B&B Tax and Accounting business originally owned by Bill Little. Kitson actually took over the …read more.

Physicians Urgent Care celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art clinic in Warsaw with Mayor Joe Thallemer and members of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. Providing area residents a convenient solution to their urgent and unexpected health care needs, the new 4,250-square-foot clinic at 2680 Escalade Way (across from Kohl’s) is open from 7 …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties congratulates Brett Harter CGP, Freeman & Harter Custom Homes and Doug Harvey CGB CGR CGP CAPS, Coplen Construction on their membership drive success.  Brett and Doug each sponsored four new members into the Builders Association in 2013. Doug Harvey CGB CGR CGP CAPS, Coplen Construction, also achieved the 100 …read more.

ELKHART – Pete McCown, president of the Elkhart County Community Foundation, has announced the Foundation is the beneficiary of a generous gift from the estate of Mary Elizabeth Walker. The gift, in the amount of $4.6 million, is one of the largest ECCF has received in its 25 year history. “We are humbled by this …read more.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Northeast Indiana has emerged from the recovery phase of the last recession, and the region’s economy continues to show steady growth. That’s according to results of the annual Business Dynamics Report, released by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership in conjunction with the Community Research Institute at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting for TippeRiver Downs in Warsaw. TippeRiver Downs provides a new residential option for seniors who are still active and want to avoid the high costs associated with traditional “independent living” and “assisted living” communities. It combines non-subsidized, “market rate” rents with a community culture …read more.

Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc. recently partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to offer a new program focused on recognizing the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. The Department of Veteran Affairs website reports that one out of four dying Americans is a veteran …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. — SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Tami Hartman has joined the firm as a Client Service Representative. Tami has 20 years of experience with both banking and investment firms, including Charles Schwab, Northwestern Mutual and Reliance Trust Company. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University, holds Series …read more.