Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, reported quarterly net income of $9.8 million for the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 5 percent versus $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2012. Diluted net income per share was 59 cents, an increase of 4 percent versus 57 cents for the …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 was reading through some notes …read more.

The Kosciusko Human Resources Association is hosting a special workshop on employment law, Equal Employment Opportunity updates and information on the Family and Medical Leave Act. The public is invited to attend a special workshop to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Russell Center in Winona Lake. Registration and …read more.

The Indiana Governor’s Conference for Women will take place Nov. 5 in Indianapolis. The event will bring together internationally known speakers and business leaders with Hoosier businesswomen and entrepreneurs for networking, conversation, ideas and inspiration. OrthoWorx is a Community Sponsor of the event and OrthoWorx President and CEO Sheryl Conley will serve as a panelist …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Grace College & Seminary’s record enrollments for the past several years have resulted in a need for more on-campus housing. After completing a new dorm last August, Grace is now ready to break ground on an 80-bed townhouse-style dorm that will be completed in time for students to move in August …read more.

Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) today announced the completion of the previously announced sale of its bus business to Allied Specialty Vehicles, Inc. and the receipt of $100 million in cash proceeds from the transaction. The cash proceeds will be adjusted to reflect changes in net assets of the bus business since April 30, based on …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 A couple of weeks ago I …read more.

Already well known in Warsaw, MedStat Urgent Care and Occupational Health is coming to Syracuse. It’s first day of operation will be Thursday, Oct. 31. To celebrate, the Lutheran Heath Network is holding a Spooktactular Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30. The open house will feature tours of the facilities, …read more.

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced that Whitley on the Move is joining the Indiana Main Street Program. The IMS program encourages economic development, redevelopment and improvement to the downtown areas of Indiana’s cities and towns. “I’m pleased to welcome South Whitley to the Indiana Main Street Program,” said Ellspermann. “By bringing together volunteers and making …read more.

Dick Freeland, 76, chairman of the board of Pizza Hut of Fort Wayne Inc., died at home Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. A native of Nevada, Mo., he was born March 16, 1937, to the Rev. Fred and Helen Freeland. In 1957 he married Deanna Walters, who survives, and they had three children – Kim (Alan) …read more.

An Indiana author says she is “very alarmed” about the lack of interest among Indiana girls in science, technology, engineering and math. Erin Albert cites a report from Saint Mary’s College that finds the state’s boys outperformed girls in STEM-related AP exams last year. She has written a children’s book to try to address the …read more.

Administrators, employees, physicians and board members from Lutheran Hospital and Lutheran Children’s Hospital joined community leaders and children gathered to reveal creative, kid-friendly lobby elements, to cut a paper chain made by children and to peruse the newly-completed pediatric ER today. The $2.4 million LCH ER project spanning 7,108 square feet resides next to Lutheran’s …read more.

Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties announced the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-off winners. First-place winner was Katy Berger and Carol Ousley of Kosciusko REMC. Second place went to Samuel Beachy of Reliance Construction. The first annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament was held at Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber’s new …read more.

Orthopedic industry reports today say Senate Republicans may be making progress with President Barack Obama in modifying the 2.3 percent medical device tax. The tax, which is expected to raise nearly $30 billion over the next 10 years to support Obama’s healthcare reform, has caused great concern for Indiana, and especially Warsaw where three of …read more.

A couple of Indiana Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the package to end the partial shutdown of the federal government and avoid default on U.S. debt. The bill passed the chamber last night and was quickly signed by President Barack Obama. Congressman Marlin Stutzman (R-3) voted against the proposal, …read more.

The Indy Connect studies of the Red and Blue Rapid Transit lines have reached another major milestone as the project teams recommend alternatives that will be carried forward. The Indianapolis Regional Transportation Council heard the recommended alternatives at a meeting this morning. In August, the project took the preliminary alternatives to the public for input. …read more.

Local entrepreneur, speaker and coach, Don Roulo, will lead the “Ignite Career & Entrepreneur Workshop” at the Russell Center in Winona Lake. Roulo’s workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Saturday, Oct. 26. The workshop provides a step-by-step process for creating a “Life Plan” and translating that plan into meaningful and fulfilling daily …read more.

Fort Wayne-based Do it Best Corp. expects to conduct more than $100 million in business during its October Market this weekend in Indianapolis. Visit Indy estimates the event will draw more than 10,000 people and generate $20 million in economic activity. The company says co-op members from 53 countries will attend the market. More than …read more.

The certified public accounting firm of Katz, Sapper & Miller LLP today released the results of their seventh annual Indiana manufacturing survey. This statewide study of employers in Indiana’s largest industry was commissioned by Katz, Sapper & Miller and developed in partnership with the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis, Conexus Ind., and the …read more.

AT&T today announced the availability of its mobile Internet service in several northern Indiana communities, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and applications to customers in the area. The towns include North Webster in Kosciusko County; Ligonier and Avilla in Noble County; Winamac in Pulaski County; North Liberty and Walkerton in St. Joseph County; …read more.

United Way pacesetters, Paragon Medical and DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, concluded their internal campaigns where double digit increases in employee participation were realized. Patricia Coy, executive director of United Way of Kosciusko County, stated, “These companies continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to United Way, and we recognize and appreciate the extra effort extended this …read more.

The Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation funded more than $17 million to 38 Indiana small businesses in fiscal year 2013. The total amount of $17,912,000 was provided by the Indiana Statewide CDC through the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program. The loans are expected to create or save more than 275 jobs in Indiana. …read more.

Governor Mike Pence has announced that the state has reached an agreement in principle with Amtrak and local communities to keep the Hoosier State passenger rail service operating between Indianapolis and Chicago. Once agreements are signed and executed by all parties, monthly payments will renew the existing service for one year with an option for …read more.

Miller Consulting Group recently celebrated the opening of their new location in Warsaw at 1611 E. Center St. Miller Consulting Group helps companies increase profits and reduce the cost of engineering with a series of services centered around CAD & PLM technology. Contact Miller Consulting Group at 574-306-2308, or visit them at mcgcad.com.   Third …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – In the fall of 2014, Grace will be implementing two new graduate degrees that complement its growing online offerings. Both are compatible with the blended graduate opportunity that allows students to graduate in four years with both an undergraduate and a graduate degree. The two new graduate options, a Master of …read more.

A national real estate website has listed two Indiana communities as Best Cities for Home Buyers. Fort Wayne ranked ninth overall with Indianapolis following as the 24th best city for home buyers to settle in. Movoto Real Estate ranked metro areas in the U.S. based on categories including affordability, school quality and unemployment rate. The website …read more.

Are you part of the perfect match? Today is the final day to help preserve Kosciusko County’s orthopedic legacy through a vibrant community — that’s the perfect match! The unique opportunity through Lilly Endowment Inc. doubles qualified contributions received by today, Oct. 15, and legally binding/committed contributions on or before June 30, 2016, ends today. …read more.

A ribbon cutting was recently held at The Dog Spa, 601B Smith St., in Warsaw. The Dog Spa is a professional pet groomer with hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Contact The Dog Spa at 574-549-2448 for more information.

Faculty and students from Debra Collier’s School of Dance in Warsaw attended the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters’ annual Ballet Forum, Dance and More, Training School and Convention, held at the Doubletree Chicago in Oak Brook, Ill. Studio owner and CNADM President, Debra Collier, MDE, all of her faculty members, and students ranging from …read more.

Mentone EMS will have a new automatic suction unit that is powered aboard each of their ambulances. Medic 98 and Medic 99 ambulances only had manual suction units until now. Funding for the powered portable suction units was provided by K21 Health Foundation.

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 love inspirational quotes. Many have …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Executive Officer Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties The Warsaw Police Department hosted the latest session of the Kosciusko Leadership Academy. Police Chief Scott Whitaker welcomed everyone. Representing city government, Charlie Smith shared he was in the third class of KLA and was representing Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer. Councilman Smith shared that Warsaw …read more.

The Small Community Air Service Development Program has awarded a $600,000 grant to the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority to help attract a new flight to Fort Wayne International Airport. “This is great news for the Fort Wayne International Airport and a testament to our collaborative regional efforts,” said Scott Hinderman, executive director of airports …read more.

Stryker (NYSE:SYK) and Zimmer (NYSE:ZMH) reportedly put to rest a bitter lawsuit filed by Stryker that accused its orthopedics rival of poaching employees and stealing trade secrets. According to MassDevice.com, a trial in the case was slated to begin yesterday in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey, but lawyers for the medical device companies …read more.

The Taste & Trade Expo is an annual exhibition that celebrates Kosciusko County businesses, and will take place for its seventh year this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12. Kosciusko County businesses show off their products and services, including caterers and restaurants giving free food samples. Giveaways and door prizes are awarded, art exhibits decorate the …read more.

Cobalt Boats LLC, Neodesha, Kan., announced the addition of Kim Slocum to lead its engineering team and product development Initiatives Monday. He has joined the company as vice president of Product Development and Engineering. Slocum has 38 years of experience in all aspects of boat building and manufacturing and is the former president and general …read more.

State Farm of Northern Indiana provided a grant of $5,000 to KC-Ed to recognize their exemplary dropout prevention efforts in Kosciusko County. In three years, KC-Ed’s support of graduation coaches at Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw and Wawasee schools have supported and mentored 143 students to graduation who might have otherwise dropped out.  Without the support of …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation is leading a series of Small Business Tune-Up listening sessions throughout Kosciusko County. The events are a joint effort of KEDCo, the North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center, the town’s chambers of commerce and the towns themselves. The first listening session was held in Syracuse on Oct. 3 and gave …read more.

To build upon recent public and private investment in Elkhart, the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce is challenging the community to roll out the red carpet for the next wave of professional residents, something the Chamber calls the “500 Families” initiative. “Elkhart has always been a caring community, providing services to people in need. Now …read more.

Biomet Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of musculoskeletal and biotechnology products, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lanx Inc., a full service spine company and a leader in minimally invasive techniques and technologies. The pending acquisition would expand Biomet Spine’s technology portfolio through the addition of innovative products …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of local business people to Washington, D.C., as part of the Indiana Chamber annual D.C. Fly-In. Dennis Hively, WK Chamber board chair and 1st Source Bank; Jane Wear, WK Chamber incoming chairperson and Cardinal Services; John Warren, Tower Bank and WK Chamber past chair; Rick Kerlin, …read more.

Grace College and OrthoWorx today announced open enrollment for the new Medical Device Quality Management Program. Students may now enroll online for the MDQM Certificate, MDQM Bachelor’s Degree and MDQM Master’s Degree with classes set to begin January 2014. Five-week certificate courses begin January 2014 and run through the first week of July 2014. Classes …read more.

Akron Concrete Products Inc. was recently awarded the 2013 Ultimate Service Provider designation by Wilbert Funeral Services Inc. The Ultimate Service Provider is the highest service honor possible for Wilbert licensees and is earned by passing rigorous on-site inspections in manufacturing and service. All Wilbert licensees are subject to regular inspections by WFSI field service …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 want to share both some …read more.

On Oct. 7, Indiana-based non-profit organization Design Outreach announced their participation in the World Water Innovation Exhibit to be run by Water Environment Federation starting today until tomorrow, Oct. 8. The exhibition, WEFTEC 2013, will take place at the Innovation Pavilion Theatre of the WEFTEC Exhibit Hall in Chicago, Ill., and will feature the top …read more.

Three Crowns Coffee recently celebrated a ribbon cutting in honor of their new product being offered at the St. Regis Club located at 114, S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Three Crowns Coffee is a unique venue for experiencing specialty coffee in its finest forms. Focusing primarily on pour-over brewing techniques, the downtown coffeehouse fosters a rich …read more.

The Downtown and Five Star Distributing held its annual St. Jude Hospital auction on Sept. 20 and raised $13,474.40. Special thanks go to the many sponsors of the event and Dennis Newcomer, who donated his time as auctioneer for the event and all staff involved from both The Downtown and Five Star. Many gift certificates …read more.

Anyone who has driven through Syracuse on SR 13 has passed the old molasses factory at 100 S. Huntington St. Until recently, the giant, yellow building was something of an eyesore – rundown, empty, and taking up prime real estate. But that all changed when Roy Schwartz purchased the property. “I bought it around September …read more.

Akron Concrete Products, Inc. was recently awarded the 2013 Ultimate Service Provider designation by Wilbert Funeral Services Inc. (WFSI). The Ultimate Service Provider is the highest service honor possible for Wilbert licensees and is earned by passing rigorous on-site inspections in manufacturing and service. All Wilbert licensees are subject to regular inspections by WFSI field …read more.

A Sept. 27 open house and ribbon cutting officially marked the opening of the Auburn, Ind., office of The Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services. The office, located at 923 Cardinal Court in Auburn, began operations in March, providing a variety of mental health services to the DeKalb County area. The event was attended …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors announces that Brandon Stewart has joined the firm serving as a Client Service Representative. Brandon brings to SYM previous experience in marketing with two local orthopedic companies, as well as Fort Financial Credit Union where he served as a teller. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Indiana University …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that the Franklin I. and Irene List Saemann Foundation has awarded a $30,000 grant to the Orthopedics Capital Foundation to support OrthoWorx’s ongoing charitable and educational initiatives to secure and advance the region’s current position as the Orthopedic Capital of the World.® Because of a dollar-for-dollar match from Lilly Endowment Inc., the …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 reason my individual and business …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com is once again adding features for the benefit of Kosciusko County and our readers. In the menu bar, readers will today find a new Jobs link. There, you’ll find job listings as provided by local and area businesses. Although we are not offering a complete classified ad section, the new Jobs link is available …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Rhonda Peugh has joined the firm serving as a Client Service Representative. Rhonda has 20 years of previous experience including SYM Financial, serving as treasurer of Valley Springs Fellowship, and most recently with the main office of Jefferson Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in …read more.

An analysis commissioned by the Indiana Department of Transportation suggests the operating and maintenance costs of keeping the Hoosier State Line running exceed the benefits. INDOT released the study yesterday as the state continues to talk with Amtrak about the passenger service, which is set to lose federal funding next week. The analysis says the …read more.

Grace College has recently hired a new Vice President of Advancement. Andrew Flamm, Certified Fund Raising Executive, has over 8 years of leadership and fundraising experience, having worked and led in multiple areas of advancement including alumni relations, planned giving, annual fund, major gifts, donor research and capital campaigns. Flamm received his bachelor’s degree from …read more.

Kosciusko REMC recently hosted the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties and Trade Allies at its facilities in Warsaw. In addition to learning about Kosciusko REMC, door prize drawings were handed out and attendees were introduced to Kosciusko REMC personnel by CEO Bruce Goslee. Guest Speaker for the evening was Chuck Tiemann, Senior Risk Management & …read more.

CHICAGO – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Midwest Regional Administrator Antonio R. Riley announced today that HUD is approving a $30 million loan guarantee to Indiana to capitalize the state’s Community Enhancement and Economic Development Loan Fund. This state-administered loan program will distribute funds to communities throughout the state to provide financing for a variety …read more.

Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice has announced the hiring of Rachael Emery as a home care nurse. Emery is married to Titus, with whom she has two, four-legged children – Norman and Tillie. Rachael joins the staff with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and 6 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. Rachael …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual business and leadership awards banquet to be held in January. Nominations are now being sought through Oct. 25 for Dimensions of Excellence Business awards, the Kosciusko BLN Employer of the Year award, Government Excellence award and the Man and Woman of the Year …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 They say death and taxes are …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. — Breyden Products Inc., a manufacturer of lacing tapes, twines and yarns for the military and aerospace industries, announced plans today to expand its headquarters here, creating up to 23 new jobs by 2016. The company, which relocated its headquarters here from Hesperia, Calif. in 2004, will invest $2.2 million to purchase …read more.

Patricia Coy, executive director of the United Way of Kosciusko County, announces the addition of two new staff members to the agency. Jo Faulkner has recently been hired as the Community Impact coordinator and Brad Leedy was hired in April to serve as the organization’s assistant director. Faulkner has 15 years of nonprofit experience at …read more.

LONDON, Ohio – Some of the world’s leading experts in cancer research have made ground-breaking discoveries right here in Ohio, such as finding ways to put the anti-cancer compounds found in black raspberries into other foods. And who better to help fund that research than five agricultural and energy cooperatives serving Ohio and Indiana. Trupointe …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at Meridian Title Corporation to welcome the new location in Warsaw at 612 N. Detroit St. Visit their website at www.meridiantitle.com, or call Amanda Tom at 574-268-6300. Pictured in the photo, in front, from left, are Greg Binkerd, MutualBank and Chamber Ambassador; Lori Bolyard, Beacon Credit Union and …read more.

On Aug. 22, Sportula Products was honored in Indianapolis as one of ‘Indiana’s Companies to Watch’ for 2013. This year’s Indiana’s Companies to Watch were selected from 308 nominees and applicants.  From that pool, 91 finalists were selected, and 33 companies emerged to become the 2013 class of Indiana Companies to Watch and Sportula Products …read more.

Lori Richcreek has joined Lake City Bank as assistant vice president and office manager at the Goshen South office. Richcreek brings 5 years of banking experience to Lake City Bank and is a licensed bank employee for investments. Richcreek graduated from Wawasee High School, is Indiana Bank Association branch manager certified, attended IPFW continuing education …read more.

Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, a TLC Management facility in Warsaw, received the Excellence in Action award from My InnerView by National Research Corporation. This honor recognizes long term care and senior living organizations that achieve the highest levels of satisfaction excellence, as demonstrated by overall resident or employee satisfaction scores. “Every year, we are …read more.

Under OSHA regulations, all employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must provide workers with training for the new Globally Harmonized System by Dec. 1. Under the GHS, product labeling, material safety data sheets and terminology have been updated and modified to more effectively communicate hazards to workers. This is a significant change from the …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 am sure many people would …read more.

Some time during the period from 1895 and today, you’ve been impacted by the Warsaw-region orthopedic industry cluster.  For more than 100 years, the orthopedic industry grew and thrived in our region and tens of thousand of individuals built lives and careers here or had an association that contributed to their success. If you are …read more.

Victory Media, a national media company serving military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Ancilla College to its national Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, …read more.

Starting fall 2014, Grace College will be partnering with Ambassador Enterprises to offer students in the greater Fort Wayne area the opportunity to earn an accelerated (3-year) bachelor’s degree in a unique hybrid-online format. Ambassador Enterprises purchased The Summit campus in 2011, formerly the Fort Wayne Bible College and later Taylor University. That fall, Grace …read more.

September Chamber Member of the Month is Grace Brethren Investment Foundation, 1401 Kings Highway in Winona Lake. The location serves as national headquarters for the non-profit foundation which specializes in providing financing for the construction of church and school facilities that are associated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren churches throughout North America. GBIG regularly …read more.

The announcement came with little fanfare, just a banner on the front of the building announcing Milford Family Physicians has joined IU Health Goshen. The sale of the practice was finalized Sept. 1. Laurie Busby, BSN, MS, vice president for IU Health Goshen Physicians, described Milford Family Physicians as a mature practice that has a …read more.

Grace College and Seminary once again achieves a record-breaking enrollment of 1,904 students, including 442 new students this fall – a 17.8 percent increase since 2011. Grace’s innovative, market-driven responses to a rapidly changing higher educational landscape, increasingly shaped by concerns about college affordability and accessibility, have made Grace a desirable option for students of …read more.

Dave and Sally Reuter, owners of Alliance Comfort Solutions, have announced their recent agreement to purchase property and equipment from Wayne Ginter and Ginter Electric Service.  Ginter Electric Service and the Ginter family have served the Warsaw area since 1950 for electrical, heating and cooling service needs. Reuter worked with Ginter for over 7 years …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN) and Lake City Bank today announced the Wealth Advisory Group has surpassed $1 billion in total trust assets during the third quarter of 2013. Michael L. Kubacki, chairman and chief executive officer stated, “We are extremely pleased to have reached this milestone of total trust assets as it is an indication …read more.

OrthoWorx has entered into an agreement with Grace College to launch a new Quality in Medical Devices Management program, developed through a unique educational collaboration among industry, OrthoWorx and Grace College, to fill a critical talent gap necessary to accommodate industry growth and increasingly complex quality requirements. The program is a continuation of OrthoWorx’s work …read more.

Kessler Crane, Inc. is planning a major expansion of its Plymouth-based corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility. Monday, the Plymouth City Council approved tax abatement for Kessler’s approximately $2 million dollar investment in the city. Established in 2003, Kessler Crane is an industry leading manufacturer of innovative tools for filmmakers including: camera cranes and jibs, camera …read more.

Patrick Industries Inc. announced today the acquisitions of the business and certain assets of two related Warsaw-based companies – Frontline Manufacturing Inc. and Premier Concepts Inc. – in a combined transaction. Frontline, a major manufacturer of fiberglass bath fixtures including tubs, showers and combination tub/shower units for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and residential housing …read more.

Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, a TLC Management facility, recently achieved a Deficiency Free Annual Survey from the Indiana State Department of Health. The ISDH ensures that nursing homes and senior care communities comply with mandatory state regulations. They conduct inspections, which are called surveys and evaluate the procedures and policies of the facility. Of …read more.

WARSAW – ICONACY Orthopedic Implants received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its RS Acetabular Cup System on Aug. 9. The commercial clearance of these products further expands the I-Hip total hip replacement system.The RS system is comprised of 2-hole finned, no-hole spiked and standard 2-hole acetabular cup variants. All three cups feature titanium plasma spray …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 word ‘salesman’ conjures up a …read more.

It is no secret that women in management face obstacles in their career advancement and professional recognition. To help address these and other issues a group of 15 professional women from various organizations have joined efforts to establish a non-profit organization designed to serve professional women in the Northern Indiana region.These women, who come from …read more.

Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice has announced the hiring of the business’s new occupational therapist, Tyler Wallen. Wallen graduated from Warsaw Community High School. He completed his bachelors degree at Purdue University and his masters of occupational therapy degree at Florida Gulf Coast University. Wallen chose to study occupational therapy after a bad snowmobiling accident in …read more.

Hall Marose Silveus LLC is proud to announce and welcome Ron Yeiter as a health and life insurance agent with their firm. Ron and his wife, Kim, have been life-long residents of the Warsaw area; both graduating from Warsaw High School. Ron earned his bachelor of arts degree from Purdue University and has been active …read more.

United Airlines today announced new daily nonstop service from Indianapolis to its hub at San Francisco International Airport, beginning Jan. 7, 2014. The flights will operate using Airbus A319 aircraft, with eight United First seats, 40 United Economy Plus seats and 72 United Economy seats. United flight 500 will depart Indianapolis International Airport at 8 …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN) and Lake City Bank today announced that David M. Findlay will be appointed the chief executive officer of both organizations at the April 8, 2014, annual meeting of Lakeland Financial Corporation shareholders. Michael L. Kubacki, who will retain the title of chief executive officer until the 2014 annual meeting, will remain …read more.

Susan G. Komen Northern Indiana will soon be accepting grant applications for its upcoming community-based grant awards cycle, which runs April 1, 2014, through March 31, 2015. Komen Northern Indiana’s community grants program supports local hospitals and community organizations in its 27-county service area that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening, treatment, and …read more.

With hiring of Rod Mayer in February as president and CEO, and with an additional $10 million of private placement equity obtained in July, Nextremity Solutions is in the process of moving its corporate offices to the Orthopedic Capital of the World. The move to Warsaw, according to CFO Frank Patton, was not only because …read more.

Biomet will go to bat over its M2A-magnum metal-on-metal hip implants after failing to convince an Indiana federal judge that a personal injury lawsuit was preempted by FDA rules. According to Mass Device, the plaintiff, Leslie Caccia, sued Biomet for a supposedly defective metal-on-metal hip implant in what is now part of a larger multi-district …read more.

Poly-Wood Inc. recently broke ground on a 42,260 square foot addition that will link two of their existing buildings in Syracuse. The building will allow for extra manufacturing space and also includes plans for a showroom to display their 26 varied styles of outdoor furniture. This is the company’s fifth expansion in 3 years. They …read more.

Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE:THO) today announced that Crossroads RV, a wholly-owned subsidiary, named Andy Cripe as president effective Monday, Aug. 26. “We are pleased to have Andy take a strong leadership role at Crossroads RV,” said Bob Martin, Thor president and chief executive officer. “Andy has a strong track record of performance at Keystone RV …read more.

Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties held its annual picnic at Patona Bay. Members and their guests enjoyed socializing and relaxing. The food was provided and prepared by Byron Kauffman, Wetzel Insurance Agency. The use of the facilities and pontoon rides were provided courtesy of Patona Bay. The picnic is held to show appreciation for the …read more.

A New Jersey appeals court has upheld a $2.7 million judgement against two subsidiaries of Biomet over royalties they stopped paying a spine surgeon. Electro-Biology Inc. and EBI LCC have been ordered to pay $2.7 million to prominent spine surgeon Dr. Neil Kahanovitz. In 2008, according to Mass Device, Kahanovitz, the former president of the …read more.

Spectrum Day Spa, of Warsaw, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary by giving back to the community. On July 27, each customer was invited to purchase tickets for a drawing to win spa services provided by the Spectrum staff. The proceeds from these sales were then donated to The Beaman Home’s Campaign to build a new …read more.

Debra Collier’s School of Dance had a Photovoltaic 5-kilowatt solar system installed this summer. The system, installed by the solar division of Collier’s Heating and Cooling, will provide approximately a third of all the electricity used each year. When the studio is not consuming electricity, it is redirected back onto the grid where neighbors can consume …read more.

Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, a TLC Management facility, has earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare Services. The designation, which gives Mason Health and Rehab the highest star rating in the Warsaw/Winona Lake area, follows the deficiency free survey the facility achieved last month from the Indiana State Department of Health. CMS …read more.