Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) today announced that it acquired the assets of innovative recreational vehicle maker Livin’ Lite through a wholly-owned subsidiary. The purchase is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed by August 30, 2013. “We are pleased to welcome Livin’ Lite to the Thor family of RV brands. Adding …read more.

Last year’s drought did little to slow the pace of rising farmland values and cash rents. They are up this year in a big way again, according to a Purdue University study. The drought last year sent corn and soybean prices soaring to all-time highs, which, along with crop insurance indemnities, meant better-than-expected farm incomes. …read more.

The Plymouth City Council on Monday approved a transfer of $1.2 million of unused and unencumbered funds from the City’s General Fund to its Rainy Day Fund designating the money for future use in support of the city’s 2014 application for the Stellar Communities program. Stellar Communities is an award-winning multi-agency partnership of the Indiana …read more.

Medical Director of the KCH Cancer Care Center, Musaberk Goksel, MD, FACP, will have been with the center for seven years this October. He noted, “Seven years ago, I had just completed training in Vermont and wanted to come back to the Midwest.” In particular, Goksel wanted to be near Chicago, where he had lived …read more.

The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS MLS is preparing for a September conversion to the new Indiana Regional MLS. The new IRMLS embodies the future of MLS organizations everywhere, representing a more cost-effective new service, which is bigger and better than any of the current individual MLS systems. The new IRMLS was launched in the first quarter …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. a world leader in musculoskeletal care, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments Shoulder system to complement its Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder system for reverse shoulder arthroplasty procedures. Zimmer PSI Shoulder utilizes 3D visualization software to allow …read more.

Uncle Paul’s Garden has more than 100 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, and many will be on display at the 5th annual Heirloom Tomato Festival coming up Saturday. They grow red, white, yellow, purple, black and any other color a tomato can be. There are even a few striped ones. Uncle Paul’s Garden also sells compost, …read more.

Gina Clevenger, agent with Clevenger Insurance, became certified through The National Association of Health Underwriters’ new professional development course on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This continuing education course for agents has been approved in all 50 states, and Clevenger will receive continuing education credits from the IN Department of Insurance. Clevenger completed …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 Most of us have some version …read more.

[weaver_youtube -Qrv4z_UbEs rel=0] Gilsinger’s held a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening celebration in Leesburg today where a newly expanded showroom and larger facility was introduced to the public. Owner Paul Gilsinger explained that the new building features a larger storefront, new office areas, an expanded showroom and an improved storage area which will help better …read more.

“We’re just honored and humbled. There are lot of fine farm families in Elkhart County,” said Tami Mohler. She and her husband, Chuck, own Sweet Corn Charlie. They along with their children have been honored by the Elkhart County Agricultural Society as the Farm Family of the Year for 2013. The family will be honored …read more.

Today the Indiana Department of Labor released its annual preliminary Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report for 2012. The IDOL reported 113 worker deaths in 2012, the lowest experienced since the CFOI report was introduced in 1992. The most significant improvement was in manufacturing, which saw a 28 percent decrease in fatalities in 2012. Decreases …read more.

Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice has announced the hiring of Rachelle Himes, the care center’s newest hospice nurse. Rachelle is married to Matt Himes and has three children. She has lived in the Warsaw area all her life and began her career as a Pharmacy Technician and later completed her nursing degree at Bethel College. …read more.

According to a recent report, Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest seller of health-care products, has discussed paying more than $3 billion to settle lawsuits over its recalled hip implants. J&J’s Warsaw-based DePuy unit recalled 93,000 implants in 2010 – including 37,000 in the U.S. – after more than 12 percent failed within five years. …read more.

More than $1 million in improvements await Manchester University students in North Manchester when classes begin Aug. 28. Nearly every corner of the 100-acre campus is getting a makeover, from a new café study lounge in Funderburg Library and a knee-friendly gym floor to extensive renovations to East Street Apartments and new HVAC chillers. A …read more.

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the state’s annual competition naming the “Best Places to Work in Indiana.” In its ninth year, this program honors top companies in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Companies need to have at least 15 Hoosier employees to be eligible. …read more.

Danny and Roberta Gregory recently celebrated 25 years with Subway. Since purchasing the Marketplace Subway in Warsaw in September 1988, the Gregorys have opened eight additional locations. Three of those locations were opened in 1989, including Nappanee, Syracuse and Detroit St. in Warsaw. The Gregorys, also own and operate Bremen, Milford, North Webster, Lake Street in …read more.

This is the seventh year that the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber has presented the Taste & Trade Expo. The Expo is a venue designed as a community event to showcase businesses and restaurants of Kosciusko County. This year’s Expo will take place on Friday, Oct. 11, to Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center …read more.

The newly renovated office of Dr. John Kratzer in Syracuse recently hosted a ribbon cutting. The new office is located in the Northern Lakes Plaza in the former Arthur’s Fresh Market Building. The office can be reached at 574-457-8585.  

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 My family and I did something …read more.

Uriel Lynn, President of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce encouraged U.S. Companies to make a greater outreach to export products to Israel. In an event co-sponsored by the regional Corporate Partnership for Economic Growth, the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation and Orthoworx, Lynn noted that the Israel business community is concerned about its trade …read more.

Haines, Isenbarger & Skiba LLC, Certified Public Accountants, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Warsaw location. Over the last 15 years, Haines, Isenbarger & Skiba LLC has served Northeast Indiana from Fort Wayne with a staff of 25. They are now able to better serve clients with the addition of a second …read more.

Precision Wire Services, headquartered in North Webster, recently expanded their facility and finished a second production line, allowing Precision Wire to create six new jobs and double its production capacity. This expansion is a 35 percent increase in staff as Precision Wire has grown from 17 to 23 full-time employees. “One of our manufacturing strengths,” …read more.

El Sol Mexican Grill, located at 520 E. Winona Ave., in Warsaw, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony. El Sol is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and can be reached at 574-306-2230.

A recently released report by Purdue University found that the business of raising fish may still be relatively small in Indiana, but it is a growing part of the state’s agricultural economy. Estimated sales from Indiana fish farms amounted to more than $15 million in 2012, an increase from $3.5 million in 2006, according to …read more.

Homegrown business Poly-Wood Inc. continues to grow in its manufacturing of outdoor performance furnishings made with recycled plastic milk jugs. On July 26, the company broke ground on an addition project, partnering with DJ Construction Company. The new area falls in the center of four existing buildings, requiring special attention by the builders for designing …read more.

According to The Princeton Review, Manchester University undergraduates prepare for the real world in small classes that emphasize critical thinking. A leading authority and guide for college-bound students, The Princeton Review includes Manchester in its 2014 Best in the Midwest listing. “Our Regional Best Colleges constitute only 25 percent of the nation’s 4-year colleges –a …read more.

Fern Gully Antiques recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of their business opening. The store opened on Saturday, Aug. 3. The shop is owned by Helena Byrer. “It started with a thought . . . if I had an antique shop of my own, what would I call it. The words Fern Gully …read more.

Zentis, the leading fruit processing company in the United States and Europe, today announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the state of Idaho. This milestone in Zentis’ expansion within the U.S. adds a 100,000 square foot plant with more than 100 million pounds of production capacity and will be fully operational in …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 do not want to oversimplify …read more.

New federal regulations aimed at reducing crashes from sleep-deprived drivers have put tractor trailers in a jam of a different sort—amounting to a loss in productivity, says the Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA). The organization’s vice president, Barbara Hunt, says stricter rules that shorten the workweek are not only hurting business, but making it even …read more.

Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that her office has reached an agreement in principle regarding terms of a settlement for $14 million with the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) and the National Education Association (NEA) for allegedly defrauding Hoosier teachers out of over $27 million. The Secretary of State’s office alleged that ISTA …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that SQUIRE, a recently completed Phase III study, met its primary endpoint, finding that patients with stage IV metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer experienced increased overall survival when administered necitumumab in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin as a first-line treatment, as compared to chemotherapy alone. The …read more.

Disappointing back-to-school sales and decreases in stock futures indicate economic recovery may be slower than expected through August. Today the Associated Press reported Dow Jones Industrial futures fell 48 points on Wednesday. The Standard & Poors 500 Index lost six points, heading for its first weekly loss in seven weeks. Nasdaq composite futures dropped 11 …read more.

Over the last decade, BioCrossroads has compiled significant data and a series of expert studies and analyses on Indiana’s highly diversified life sciences sector, all as a part of a larger mission to educate and broaden Hoosier awareness of this major sector of opportunity and growth for Indiana’s economy. In an effort to enhance the …read more.

Midwestern retailer Meijer is preparing to hire thousands of new team members for its stores in response to company growth and in preparation for the fall and holiday selling seasons, announced Janet Emerson, executive vice president of operations for the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer. “Meijer has already opened five of the six new stores planned …read more.

Grace College is introducing a graduate option that allows students the opportunity to graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years. Grace believes the new program will give students an opportunity to further their education in less time and for less money. This new blended graduate option is offered with five distinct master’s …read more.

What was once was a “before-its-time” grocery store is now a “right-on-time” medical facility and office space that the public is invited to tour. The former Arthur’s Fresh Market building located at 107 W. Pickwick Dr., Syracuse, is a newly renovated office building. The first tenant is local physician Dr. John Kratzer. The public is …read more.

Elkhart General Hospital will be live tweeting a unicondylar knee arthroplasty, or partial knee replacement surgery, at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. The public is invited to follow along in the procedure, and may do so by following @elkhartgeneral or by using and following the #EGHsurgery hashtag on Twitter. The goal of live tweeting the …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently at aXess America to celebrate of new location at 401 E. Market St., Ste. 10, in Nappanee. Axess America was created to satisfy the high speed internet needs of rural and hometown America. Contact aXess america at [email protected].

Vera Bradley Inc. a designer of handbags, gifts, travel bags and accessories, announced plans today to expand its operations, creating up to 128 new jobs by 2017. “As I travel across this great Hoosier state, I witness daily the endless possibilities that can result from a terrific idea,” said Indiana Governor Mike Pence. “A great …read more.

In a Facebook announcement posted Monday morning, The Studio, an arts supply store and coffee shop, announced it will close its storefront effective Friday, Aug. 16. The shop is located at 2403 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. The Studio will, however, continue to offer event catering and may continue to open for special events and classes. …read more.

The FDA put its highest-risk Class I label on a fracture risk recall of Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics’ LPS LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary Component. According to a report released today by MassDevice.com, federal healthcare regulators put their highest-risk Class I label on a recall of Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics’ Limb …read more.

Kosciusko County is among several Indiana counties that will see helicopter aerial inspections of high-voltage lines and towers. Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, Indiana Michigan Power, an operating unit of American Electric Power, will conduct helicopter aerial inspections and routine maintenance on its high-voltage lines and towers throughout Indiana and Michigan. The work will begin in …read more.

Community members are invited to a public open house from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, as Dr. John Kratzer expands to a larger location at 107 W. Pickwick Dr., Suite A, Syracuse. The newly renovated office site is located in Northern Lakes Plaza which was previously recognized as Arthur’s Fresh Market. A …read more.

What started as a desire to assist families spend more time with their loved ones who are receiving hospice services in our county, developed into an opportunity to show community support and compassion. Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Inc. not only provides skilled medical services to patients but also provides support and encouragement to their …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 This is the second in a …read more.

Mayors Allan Kauffman, Goshen, and Joe Thallemer, Warsaw, visited North Central Indiana Housing in Milford to unveil its new sign. The organization moved to the Milford area in May 2011 and was formed to create an umbrella for housing agencies in this area, which include the Warsaw Housing Authority, Goshen Housing Authority and Housing Opportunities …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation, parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported net income of $9.2 million for the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 5 percent versus $8.8 million in the second quarter of 2012. Diluted net income per share increased 4 percent to $0.56 versus $0.54 for the comparable period of 2012. The …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30. The company reported second quarter net sales of $1.17 billion, an increase of 4 percent reported and an increase of 5.5 percent constant currency over the second quarter of 2012. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.89 reported and $1.43 …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors offer a program to select a member each month to “Pop-In” with a visit. The idea is to show our members we appreciate them by popping-in with popcorn, friendly smiles to brighten their day, and genuine interest in their business. Titus Funeral Home is located at 2000 …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation, parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported net income of $9.2 million for the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 5 percent versus $8.8 million in the second quarter of 2012. Diluted net income per share increased 4 percent to $0.56 versus $0.54 for the comparable period of 2012. The …read more.

Gilsinger Implement, the world’s oldest John Deere dealership, is pleased to announce completion of remodeling the 6287 N. SR 15, Leesburg, location. The facility features many customer-focused improvements, including a larger product showroom and display area, as well as newly renovated staff offices, parts counter and storage area. A special Grand Re-Opening/Customer Appreciation celebration event …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at Tourmaline, located at 208 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Tourmaline is an event space that provides private seating for up to 60 people. It is a fresh, new atmosphere for social and corporate events. Featured caterer Chef Andrew loves to create menus that utilize fresh, seasonal ingredients and …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently received two vehicles donated by The Auto Park of Warsaw. The vehicles will be used by the chamber staff to effectively deliver the mission of the WK Chamber to Kosciusko County.

Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC in Elkhart has acquired a Nappanee-based trailer manufacturer. Both are subsidiaries of Elkhart-based Thor Industries (NYSE: THO). Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC today announced the acquisition of the assets of Breckenridge, a market leader in the park model business. The acquisition is designed to maximize sales and increase market share in the …read more.

Kosciusko REMC was recently presented with the “No Lost Time” safety award from Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange, the cooperative’s insurance provider. The annual award recognizes companies that have exceeded industry safety standards and achieved 5,000 working hours per employee with no lost time accidents. KREMC employees have totaled 279,487 working hours with no work …read more.

The Warsaw American Legion Post #49, the Warsaw American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 and the Warsaw Sons of the American Legion recently donated an American flag to Golden Corral of Warsaw, in honor of the restaurant’s donations throughout the years.

Cully Chapman will join Lutheran Hospital’s administrative team as its chief financial officer Monday, Aug. 5. Chapman has gained extensive leadership experience in financial management while serving at multiple healthcare facilities across the country. Chapman received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southern College in Collegedale, Tenn., and a master’s in business administration from William …read more.

Tower Bank Private Advisors recently hired Cindy Goodman and Kevin Besore as Portfolio Managers. Tower Private Advisors recently announced Goodman and Besore will fill the positions of Portfolio Managers. Goodman has vast experience and knowledge of the wealth market in Fort Wayne, where she has spent her entire career. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® …read more.

Biomet prepares to close doors on a 230-employee manufacturing facility in Switzerland, citing a global dip in medical device prices and ongoing economic challenges. MassDevice.com reports today that Biomet is letting go of a Swiss manufacturing facility where 230 workers will be dismissed. The company blames the decision on “declining global prices for medical devices …read more.

Solstice Medical LLC, a leading provider of advanced inventory management and workflow optimization software solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today it was recently awarded U.S. and International patents for its Radio Frequency Identification tag solutions specially designed for use in the healthcare industry. The recent awards of U.S. Patents 8,462,062, 8,344,889 and 8,461,992 compliments …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 This is the first in a …read more.

Penguin Point Franchise Systems Inc. has promoted two long-term associates to key management positions according to a recent announcement by Wes Stouder, CEO of the restaurant chain. Michael L. Russell has been named director of finance and David K. Meier has been promoted to director of operations. Russell has been with Penguin Point for over …read more.

Greater Warsaw Cooperative Preschool would like to welcome new teacher Monica Boren for the 2013-2014 school year. Boren is a graduate of Grace College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She has been noted for her ability to implement child development and educational principles within the classroom. Boren is excited to teach in a …read more.

Wings Etc. in Warsaw has an immediate opening for a manager. Previous restaurant management experience is preferred, and the right candidate must be able to obtain a liquor license, have excellent customer service, and a personality to deal with energetic crew and loyal customers. Resumés may be dropped off in person at 3416 Lake City …read more.

A company from Kosciusko County has earned a place in Indiana’s sixth annual field of “Companies to Watch.” The local company to be honored is Warsaw-based Sportula Products, a retailer and supplier of officially licensed sports team spatulas, coasters and barbecue sets. “The entrepreneurial spirit soars in this year’s class of ‘Companies to Watch’,” said …read more.

A report just released by a coalition of medical device lobbying groups said the medical device sales tax enacted under the Affordable Care Act has already cost the orthopedics manufacturing industry $1 billion. According to the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance and the Medical Device Manufacturers Association, the 2.3 percent medical device tax is costing …read more.

Three years ago, Chad Zaucha came to the Kosciusko Community YMCA looking for an opportunity for growth and to impact more lives as the executive director of the organization. He had made the move from a smaller YMCA branch in Brazil, Ind. Now in midst of leading a very successful capital campaign to build a …read more.

Frontier Airlines has announced it will depart from South Bend Airport for the final time on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Frontier began service at SBN on Oct. 11, 2012, with continual service to Denver four times weekly on a 138-seat Airbus 319 aircraft. Load factors have ranged from 70 percent to a peak of 85 percent …read more.

Parkview Health, northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio’s largest healthcare provider, recently announced it will partner with the Kosciusko Community YMCA as a part of the newly planned Y facility to be built at U.S. 30 and Mariner Drive. As partners, the two will collaborate to help foster family and employee health and wellness in Kosciusko …read more.

Leaders from the Fort Wayne Cultural District announced a drafted Platform for Action yesterday during a “Pop UP” Cultural District event in the Arts United Center. The drafted Platform for Action highlights eight initiatives: public market, public art, culinary incubator, creative business incubator, creative storefront development, activity, connectivity and telling our story. The public is …read more.

Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) announces that it has acquired certain assets and the engineering team of Midstates Tool & Die & Engineering, Inc., a designer and builder of automated equipment, production tooling, progressive dies and one-hit stamping dies. The business will be operated as Lippert Automation, Tool and Die. “The assets and people we’ve added …read more.

Warsaw is now home to a new computer and network company, Solutions CNS, which specializes in computer repairs, I.T. and security services. However, owner Jesus Hernandez’s passion for teaching digital literacy to the Hispanic population is what truly motivated him to open his business. Hernandez is an advocate for empowering and teaching others in the …read more.

OrthoWorx and the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $4 million grant to the Orthopedics Capital Foundation, a supporting organization of KCCF, to enable it to fund OrthoWorx’s ongoing charitable and educational initiatives to secure and advance the region’s current position as the Orthopedic Capital of the World.® …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce announces its July Chamber Member of the Month as Quine-Freeman Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration. Currently owned by Brent Freeman, Don Quine originally opened the business in 1956 known as Quine Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration. Brent and his wife, Karen, grew up in the area and then moved to Florida …read more.

Michael Suhany at PMG Health Insurance Advisors in Warsaw has earned the Chartered Healthcare ConsultantTM professional designation from The American College, Bryn Mawr, Penn. The ChHCTM program is considered the most comprehensive credential available for health insurance professionals interested in providing clients with cutting-edge information and practical advice with regard to their healthcare benefits in …read more.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the Indiana Department of Workforce Development will receive an additional $2.34 million in federal funds to retrain dislocated workers over the next two years. The grant is part of a $58 million effort to bolster state initiatives to retrain laid-off individuals through short-term class work or on-the-job training. …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 This is the second in a …read more.

Erin Smith has been named the new director of operations of the North Webster Community Center. Smith is a resident of North Webster and formerly worked for United Way.

Nextremity Solutions, a medical device manufacturer intensely focused on the foot and ankle segment of the orthopaedic market announced today that it has closed a private placement transaction for $10 million. The company, with offices in Red Bank, N.J., and Warsaw, will utilize the infusion of capital in order to better serve surgeons by accelerating …read more.

Superior Landscaping recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3114 E. U.S. 30, Warsaw. Superior offers many different varieties of landscape stone, decorative stone, sand, gravel, limestone, steppers/wall stone, colored mulch, natural mulch, screened topsoil, garden soil, fill dirt, seed and fertilizer and decorative landscape lights, mail-boxes and ornaments. Superior’s products are available for pick-up …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 Will you be happy if you …read more.

Brad Toothaker, president and CEO of Bradley Company, and Dan Dickey, president of NAI Harding Dahm, are pleased to announce their recent merger. This alliance between two experienced and talented real estate firms accelerates both Bradley Company and NAI Harding Dahm’s Strategy to better serve their clients by providing innovative services without geographic restrictions. “Our …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce recently held a “Pop-In” at First Federal Savings Bank of Huntington-Warsaw Branch. First Federal Savings Bank is located at 402 E. Center St., Warsaw. The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors offer a program to select a member each month to “Pop-In” with a visit. The idea is …read more.

The Posh Frog recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new business at 123 W. Center St., Warsaw. The Posh Frog offers name-brand, gently used clothing for juniors, men and women at low prices. The company helps the planet by not throwing clothing in landfills. The name “Frog” stands for …read more.

Superior Landscape Products is hosting a grand opening event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the company’s new location at 3114 E. US 30, Warsaw. Food and drinks will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will be able to meet and greet with local landscapers for tips and …read more.

Teresa Bakehorn announced Max Courtney has recently joined the Bakehorn Real Estate Group at Re/Max Rainbow Real Estate. Courtney brings a wealth of experience and contacts from being a community banker where his former bank was the leading residential lender in Kosciusko County. He also was involved in business banking and development. Courtney has been …read more.

Monday through Wednesday, July 8 to 10,  Concordia University in Wisconsin is hosting a creation conference with the theme, “The Heavens Declare: What Astronomy Can Tell Us about Biblical Creation.” Dr. Don DeYoung, chair of the Science and Mathematics Department at Grace College, will be one of the keynote speakers during the conference, speaking on …read more.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today approved increasing the federally-funded share for the U.S. 31 Hamilton County Improvement Project in Indiana to 90 percent. The 90 percent match represents about a $23 million increase over the original 80 percent match. The project is the first to benefit from a new provision in surface transportation legislation, …read more.

The Indiana Real Estate Markets Report released Monday by the state’s REALTORS shows that statewide, when comparing May 2013 to May 2012, the following occurred: • The number of closed home sales increased 21 percent to 7,840, • The median sale price of those homes increased 4.5 percent to $127,500, • The average sale price …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College ranks first among two-year institutions nationwide for the number of associate degrees awarded. In a report entitled “2013 Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” released today by Community College Week, Ivy Tech tops the national list with 8,940 associate degrees conferred, an increase of 12 percent from a year earlier. The college …read more.

DePuy Orthopaedics has announced that the FDA granted a supplemental pre-market approval to use special software to customize its Sigma RP knee implant for individual patients physiologies. MassDevice reports the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary said the federal watchdog agency approved the use of its Trumatch Personalized Solutions system with its Sigma RP knee implant. 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 If you see me going to …read more.

The Beachbody Certification Team of Santa Monica, Calif., recently commended Lori Tilden, independent Team Beachbody coach, of Warsaw for successfully completing the INSANITY Certification which earns her the opportunity to teach, coach and inspire others to get in the best shape of their life using the INSANITY fitness program. Tilden joins the ranks of the …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at TG’s Yogurt, 1889 N. Detroit St., in Warsaw. TG’s Yogurt proudly serves Honey Hill Farms frozen yogurt, which is a brand that does not use extracts for flavoring. TG’s Yogurt is flavored with real fruit purees, indulgent cocoas, vanilla beans, coffees, cookies, marshmallow, nuts and other exotic …read more.

Hertzler Systems Inc. has just made a substantial investment in reducing its carbon footprint through Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s Feed-in-Tariff program that “buys back” electrical power from customers that are generating their own clean energy. Herztler is presently finishing the installation of 48 solar panels at its Goshen location that will feed electricity directly …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 recently had lunch with a …read more.

Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. introduces Formula 582 Ultra Cloth, a non-corrosive, low pH foaming shampoo concentrate designed to remove the toughest soils and road film. Ultra Cloth removes excess alkalinity and dehydrates water to allow the vehicle to dry faster, while helping to brighten glass, chrome and the vehicle finish.  This low pH shampoo is …read more.