Warsaw Autoplex is hosting its big Grand Opening Open House after completely remodeling the dealership and service center. The event is open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the brand new Warsaw Autoplex at 2777 North Detroit St. in Warsaw. Guests will enjoy complimentary …read more.

The largest marina on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse – Main Channel Marina – has announced a record spring season for 2013.  Experiencing revenue growth of over 15 percent in May alone, Main Channel Marina is actively expanding their new boat inventory, service center, retail offerings and staff. In the last six months Main Channel Marina …read more.

Nyloncraft Inc., a major supplier of under the hood and structural plastic components, today announced the acquisition of the NYX Fort Wayne facility, a leading manufacturer of highly engineered, pressurized fluid handling vessels and components for under-the-hood vehicle applications. The business will operate as part of Nyloncraft Inc., and will be called NCI Fort Wayne. …read more.

Colton C. Strawser, executive director of PC’s for Youth, was recently awarded a “Make A Difference Scholarship” from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Strawser, a Lakeland High School graduate will be attending Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis this fall to major in Philanthropic Studies. Strawser has served as the executive director …read more.

Thor Industries Inc. today announced results for its third quarter and nine months ended April 30. Highlights of financial results were as follows: Consolidated sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were $1.05 billion, up 13 percent from $926.5 million in the third quarter last year, based on strength in recreational vehicle sales. Net …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 following is the second in …read more.

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Planned Parenthood of Kentucky today announced that, effective July 1, their nonprofits are merging to strengthen services in both states and ensure reproductive health care remains accessible and affordable. The new nonprofit, which will be known as Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky will serve patients at 28 health center …read more.

The current 2012-2013 in-state tuition rate for Ivy Tech is $111.15 per credit hour, the lowest in the state. The current technology fee is $60 per semester, but the school is proposing a tuition increase. The proposed rate would include an increase of $5 per credit hour for each term (Fall and Spring) both for …read more.

Astound Dance Academy is coming soon. An new affordable dance studio in Warsaw, located on Market Street, Astound Dance Academy will have multiple trained instructors offering classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Boys Hip Hop, Adult classes, Ballroom, Line Dancing, Zumba and Turbo kick. Registration for classes, which begin in August, is going …read more.

The Ball State University Board of Trustees has approved a 2 percent increase in undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years. It is the lowest increase at the university in 37 years. The new rates will result in a $90 per semester increase in the coming academic year and $92 …read more.

Kosciusko Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Alicia K. Plummer, MD, to the hospital medical staff. Dr. Plummer is a pediatrician and received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her post graduate pediatric residency at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Plummer brings over 7 years of …read more.

Dorothy Shirk has been named Manager of Menno Travel/American Express, downtown Goshen, according to Geof Landis, Menno Travel president and co-owner. “Dorothy has been an integral part of Menno Travel since she joined us in 1986.  During that time, she has directed the group department, worked with personnel and directed marketing. As a long-time member …read more.

Indiana University trustees have approved tuition and fee rates for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years. At IU Bloomington and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, resident tuition and fee rates will increase by 1.75 percent each of the next two academic years. Tuition and fee increases at IU’s five regional campuses will average 1.75 percent, with …read more.

Orthopedic giant Zimmer isn’t revealing the price it paid for Germany-based foot and ankle and hand and wrist devices maker NORMED Medizin-Technik GmbH. The acquisition of Germany-based NORMED Medizin-Technik GmbH was announced today, but the companies are keeping quiet about the terms of the deal. NORMED develops screws, plates and specialized instruments for use 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 The following is the first of …read more.

Biomet employees are set to vote on whether or not to bring a union to the orthopedics manufacturer, but neither employees nor company officials will say much more. Bill Kolter, public relations for Biomet, will provide only the following statement regarding union activity at Biomet: “We do not believe that a union is necessary and …read more.

Thor Industries Inc. today announced expansion plans to support the ongoing growth of its businesses. Thor Wakarusa LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thor Industries, purchased the recreational vehicle (RV) production campus in Wakarusa that was formerly operated by Navistar International Corporation. The land and production facilities, including certain related equipment, are to be purchased …read more.

Ball State University trustees will meet next week to discuss a proposed tuition increase. A university spokeswoman confirms the plan calls for a 2 percent hike in tuition and fees during each of the next two school years. Treasurer Randy Howard says the increase falls within the guidelines of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. …read more.

Hither & Yon, a new home décor store at 3592 E. U.S. Hwy 30, celebrated its grand opening Friday, May 24, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. There was a large group of supporters on hand to hear about the miracle of dozens of people coming together to donate their time, energy, expertise and money to …read more.

Lake City Bank, the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), announced today that it will construct its second Indianapolis market office in Fishers. The 3,700 square foot office will be located at the northeast corner of SR 37 and 131st Street in Fishers Marketplace and is expected to open in November …read more.

Warsaw’s Secret Fitness Studio is pleased to welcome two new instructors. Beginning June 1, Kathy Baugher will begin instructing the Easy Yoga class for beginners on Saturday mornings from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 am. Kathy has been a dedicated yoga student for over two years. She decided to pursue instructing yoga because of the amazing …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce has chosen MutualBank as Chamber Member of the Month for June, 2013. MutualBank is a full-service bank with five branches in Kosciusko County. Along with the main branch at 219 W. Market St., the Center Branch on Center Street, and the 15 North branch …read more.

Par-Kan Company, a growing industrial equipment and component manufacturer in Silver Lake, serving the airline ground support, agricultural, refuse and other material handling markets, today announced the appointment of Greg Wilkerson as Par-Kan’s president, effective May 13, and Richard Burton, chief financial officer, effective April 29. Wilkerson brings more than 25 years of industrial manufacturing …read more.

Representatives from Mutual Federal Savings Bank presented a $1,000 check to Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County in support of Women Build on behalf of the MutualBank Charitable Foundation. The house nearing completion on Market Street is the first Women Build project in the history of Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County, and MutualBank has …read more.

Nate Glenn has been recently hired as the new associate broker/case manager for Tower Private Advisors. Prior to joining Tower, Glenn was an annuity customer service representative for Lincoln Financial. His strong customer service experience was gained at Salin Bank as a financial specialist, and as an eMoney Analyst with Wealth Advisors Group. Glenn earned …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Karen Thomas has joined the firm, serving as Client Relationship Coordinator for the Midland group. Karen has over fifteen years of professional business experience, serving both internal and external clients. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Government and Legal Studies from Bowdoin College …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College North Central Chancellor Thomas Coley recently announced the appointment of Tom Till as director of the college’s Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Warsaw. Till, a graduate of Ivy Tech’s Machine Tool Technology program, also earned an associate of science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and a …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 We have all heard things like, …read more.

KREMC Manager of Marketing and Customer Service, Emily Cowan, recently earned a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Cowan has more than 5 years of experience in marketing and customer service with Kosciusko REMC. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in business from Indiana-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. Cowan is also a …read more.

Name Brand Only and Hagen Health Education, both located at 1503 N. Detroit St., in Warsaw, recently held ribbon cuttings to kick off business. Name Brand Only is buying, selling and consigning name brand clothing and accessories in excellent condition. Hagen Health Education provides education to become a certified nursing assistant in as little as …read more.

Grace College announces the opening of its third commuter location in the city of Detroit, Mich., this coming August. Grace chose the location in Detroit based on an invitation from Evangel Ministries. Grace College Detroit will offer an A.A. or A.S. in General Studies (Liberal Arts) for traditional students seeking to live at home and …read more.

An ambulance manufacturer in Elkhart has announced it will end operations and let go of more than 160 workers. SJC Industries Corp. says the move will not affect its Goshen Coach Inc. facility. SJC Industries was purchased by Florida-based Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc. from Thor Industries Inc. in Elkhart last week. The company expects the separations …read more.

The Indiana Real Estate Markets Report today released by the state’s REALTORS shows that statewide, when comparing April 2013 to April 2012, the following occurred: • The number of closed home sales increased 18 percent to 6,569, • The median sale price of those homes increased 2.6 percent to $119,000, • The average sale price …read more.

The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis has received a 1-year $200,000 grant from the NASA Aeronautics Research Institute through its program of Leading Edge Aeronautics. The grant funds a collaborative project by IUPUI, Purdue University, Tuskegee University and Rolls Royce Corporation that explores innovative concepts for future airplane engines. …read more.

A lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court for Delaware claims a DePuy Synthes spinal implant “trespasses” on a Globus Medical patent. Globus Medical is suing Johnson & Johnson for patent infringement, alleging DePuy Synthes’ Zero-P VA spinal implant violates U.S. patent #8,328,872. Globus is seeking a jury trial, a judgment of infringement, a judgment …read more.

Medtronic has received news that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear its appeal over a long-running dispute between rival Boston Scientific over patent infringements. In September, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned a Delaware court’s decision that Medtronic had not infringed on Boston Scientific’s patents. The appeals court found that 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 Though the word ‘work’ has four …read more.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is pulling the plug on its troubled metal-on-metal hip implant business, effective Aug. 31. In a statement released by JNJ subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics, the healthcare giant said it would halt all sales of its Ultamet metal-on-metal articulation and Complete ceramic-on-metal acetabular hip system because of lower physician adoption rates and a …read more.

Navistar International Corporations deal to sell its RV business to a Florida company is expected to lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs in an Elkhart County. According to Fox 28, production will move from the Monaco RV operation in Wakarusa to Decatur in Adams County. The move could mean the loss of 800 jobs …read more.

Froggy’s Frozen Yogurt held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of their new store in the Lakeview Shopping Center located at 2104 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Froggy’s is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.  

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Agricultural industries contributed $37.9 billion to Indiana’s economy in 2011, according to a new report from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. “Agriculture’s Bounty: The Economic Contribution of Agriculture,” produced by the Indiana Business Research Center, also said that the state’s agricultural output supports nearly 190,000 Hoosier jobs. Of those jobs, 103,000 …read more.

Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc. introduces Wave Shield, a new online premium protectant process. Wave Shield is a 3-step, arch-applied process consisting of Wave Curtain Foam Bath, Wave Shine Foam Cleanser/Protectant and Wave Seal Foam Protectant. Formula 701 Wave Curtain Foam Bath is step one of Wave Shield and is a unique low pH, high-foaming liquid …read more.

At 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, business men and women alike gathered at Noa Noa Restaurant for an event hosted by Tower Bank featuring well-known economist Brian Wesbury. The event began with a welcoming from Tower Bank President and CEO Gary Shearer as well as a brief introduction provided by Graig Stettner, chief investment officer with Tower Private …read more.

Science Central officially unveiled its new logo this morning at their 1950 N. Clinton St. location in Fort Wayne. The unveiling was done in traditional Science Central fashion, featuring a very visual science-themed demonstration to celebrate (Think bright! Think loud!). The new logo was developed by Fort Wayne advertising and marketing firm Boyden and Youngblutt, under …read more.

In just a few short weeks, over 80 companies from around the world will come to Kosciusko County to attend the annual OrthoTec Conference & Exhibition at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College in Winona Lake. OrthoTec chose Kosciusko County as its location for this manufacturing industry’s resource for world-class education and cutting edge …read more.

Shear Elegance hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of their new store at 402 N. First Street, Pierceton. Shear Elegance is a full-service salon that is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday,  2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. They are closed on Wednesday and …read more.

Ball State has notified five charter schools that decisions not to renew their contracts have been affirmed by President Jo Ann M. Gora, upon the recommendation of the Ball State University Charter Schools Hearing Panel. On Jan. 18, the university notified seven schools that their charters would not be renewed upon expiration of their contracts …read more.

Poppy Smith of Pie Eyed Petey’s at Lake Tippecanoe confirmed this morning that the Syracuse location, 101 W. Main St., has been closed. The restaurant and bar closed Monday according to Smith because, “It just didn’t do what we thought it would and there is a lot of competition there.” Plans for the building are …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 often speak about success. The …read more.

CenturyLink Inc. has named Rick Buyens as regional sales vice president for CenturyLink’s Midwest region. He will be overseeing a team that serves business and government customers throughout the Midwestern United States. Buyens, most recently a sales executive at Cbeyond, a cloud and communications services provider, is one of five regional sales vice presidents named …read more.

Hither & Yon will celebrate their much anticipated grand opening of the new affordable home décor store in Warsaw on Friday, May 24. The inspiration for Hither & Yon came from Susan Grill just as her business “The Shop Upstairs” was closing. “I felt God was leading me to donate much of my remaining inventory …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today Phase III clinical trial results from enzastaurin’s PRELUDE study, which explored the molecule as a monotherapy in the prevention of relapse in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The study failed to show a statistically significant increase compared to a placebo in disease-free survival in patients …read more.

“When it comes to Indiana’s natural resources, our administration is focused on continuing the good work already begun in Indiana’s parks, furthering conservation efforts around the state, expanding recreational opportunities and improving services for Hoosiers,” said Governor Mike Pence. “With a shared vision for the future of the department and a true love for the …read more.

Kosciusko REMC Operations Manager Kurt Carver recently promoted Jeff Moore from lead lineman to operations supervisor. Moore has served the members of Kosciusko REMC in the operations department for over 24 years. Moore started his career in the meter department in 1989, then attended apprentice lineman climbing school and joined the line department. In 2005, …read more.

Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine. The magazine’s ninth annual “Best and Worst States” survey asks CEOs to evaluate states based on business tax policies, regulation, workforce quality and livability …read more.

Thor Industries Inc. today announced the sale of substantially all of the assets of SJC Industries Corp., a subsidiary that manufactures ambulances, to Wheeled Coach Industries Inc., a subsidiary of Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc., a privately held company based in Orlando, Fla. Bob Martin, Thor President and Chief Operating Officer, commented, “The sale provides 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 Your heart races, your palms sweat. …read more.

In just a few weeks, over 80 companies from around the world will come to Kosciusko County for the annual OrthoTec Conference & Exhibition at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College in Winona Lake. OrthoTec chose Kosciusko County as its location for this manufacturing industry’s resource for world-class education and cutting edge technologies. Because …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce has chosen Stump’s L.P. Gas as Chamber Member of the Month for April 2013.Stump’s L.P. Gas, 6925 E. 200 S.,  Pierceton, have served the community since 1978. Their main business is bulk propane delivery for residential and commercial/industrial. They also sell cylinder filling. The …read more.

“Often, direct sales are an amazing way for women to make money and still remain housewives,” said Angela Miller. “But it takes training and networking to make it all work.” After moving to Warsaw from Iowa in 2011, Miller began a direct sales business conducting home parties to sell the products she offered. It was …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. announced Thursday that it has acquired the business assets of West Chester, Pa.-based Knee Creations LLC. The acquisition enhances Zimmer’s product portfolio of knee treatments through the addition of Knee Creations’ Subchondroplasty® procedure. Subchondroplasty is an innovative, proprietary joint-preservation treatment that has been shown to deliver sustained relief to patients with knee …read more.

Symmetry Medical Inc. of Warsaw reported today a first-quarter loss of approximately $294,000. The amount, which is 1 percent diluted share, is more than a $1 million decrease compared with the $830,000, or 2 cents a share, earnings posted for the same three month time span last year. Symmetry Medical, a local maker of orthopedic …read more.

Dr. David Masterson and Dr. Sarah Masterson of Masterson Chiropractic Clinic in Warsaw, were honored with Integrity Management’s prestigious five star quality service award April 20. The award was developed by Integrity Management as a means of publicizing superior chiropractic clinics that excel at patient treatment, customer service and professionalism. Clinics must go through an …read more.

Michiana residents will have the opportunity to make a little “dough” when they donate non-perishable food items at Horse Saddle Shop in Bremen throughout the month of May. Through Saturday, May 11, Horse Saddle Shop in Bremen, in connection with the Letter Carriers Food Drive, will offer customers a 1 percent discount for every one …read more.

The Grace College School of Business is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Business Plan Competition. On Wednesday, April 24, six teams of Grace College business students gathered at the Orthopaedic Capital Center for the final round of the contest. Each team was given five minutes to present their business plan to a …read more.

A crowd of approximately 1,400 Kosciusko REMC members and their families filled the Warsaw Community Church on Saturday, April 20, for the electric cooperative’s 74th Annual Meeting. The primary item on the agenda was the election of directors. Incumbent Kim Buhrt defeated Don Bokhart, incumbent Pam Messmore defeated Russell Boucher, incumbent Fred Powell defeated Joe …read more.

Northwest Indiana Forum President Mark Maassel says the region is seeing “exciting growth” in sectors including metals and health care. The organization will reveal results of an economic indicators report this morning. Maassel says it shows the need to “move more quickly” to increase higher education degree attainment. Findings on the state of the region’s …read more.

Following last week’s announcement that it plans to reopen and begin hiring employees for its bakeries located in Columbus, Ga., and Emporia, Kan., Hostess Brands LLC today announced that it will open additional bakeries in Indianapolis and Schiller Park, Ill. The company has partnered with the applicable states and cities to make it possible to …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 Many people think they are doing …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Rozella Ford Golf Course, which is celebrating its re-opening under new management at 1700 Rozella Rd., Warsaw. The all new Rozella Ford Golf Club and Lounge opened Friday with its full menu. The new lounge décor includes bright colors, friendly service and food prepared by a chef and …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors offer a program to select a member each month to “Pop-In” on for a visit. The idea is to show chamber members they are appreciated by popping-in to give them popcorn, friendly smiles to brighten their day, and to show genuine interest in their business. Pictured in front, …read more.

The Indiana House and Senate are expected to hold votes today on a new two-year state budget package. The compromise financial blueprint includes a 5 percent income tax cut, even though Gov. Mike Pence had sought a 10 percent reduction. The budget also contains a repeal of the inheritance tax while increasing funding for education. …read more.

The Kroger Company’s central division, headquartered in Indianapolis, announced 16 community service award winners, selected from among 136 nominees. Richard McCleary, a pharmacy technician at the Owen’s store located on East Center Street, Warsaw, was selected from those 16 finalists as the overall central division community service award winner. McCleary will receive a certificate of …read more.

Shares of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. soared today after the printing company topped Wall Street expectations for the first quarter. The Chicago company posted a profit attributable to common shareholders of $27.1 million, or 15 cents per share, down from $37.4 million, or 21 cents per share, in the same quarter of 2012. Excluding …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record net income of $9.2 million for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 7 percent versus $8.6 million in the first quarter of 2012. Diluted net income per share was also a record for the first quarter and increased 8 percent …read more.

Todd Allen Design continued its run of success in 2013, winning two Silver Tellys and one second place at this year’s Telly Awards. The Silver Telly is the international competition’s highest honor.The Telly is the premier award honoring the most outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. Last year’s competition received over 12,000 …read more.

Kosciusko REMC CEO and President Bruce Goslee recently promoted Kurt Carver to Manager of Operations and Engineering.  Carver brings with him 33 years of experience, having worked at KREMC since 1980, in the Operations Department. In 2003, Carver became the Operations supervisor, where he has overseen the day-to-day operations for 20 operations personnel. “I believe …read more.

Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®  sponsored by Silveus Insurance Group Inc. and Hall Marose Silveus LLC.  The event will be held at Warsaw Community Church, 2300 Ranch Rd., Warsaw, on May 10. Chick-fil-A®  Leadercast® is a one-day leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, …read more.

TSA Communications Inc. is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year.  Started by W. H. Kreicker as Tri-State Advertising Co. Inc. in 1948 in Warsaw, TSA Communications provides full service business-to-business marketing communications to industrial, institutional and agricultural businesses. In 2012, the company changed its name from Tri-State Advertising to TSA Communications to better reflect the …read more.

WorkOne is sponsoring a Youth Job Fair from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in Elkhart. An emphasis will be placed on Hoosiers in their late teens and early 20s, although the Job Fair is open to the general public. The event will be hosted at the Tolson Center, located at 1320 Benham …read more.

Dr. Scott D. McPhee, DrPH, CPAM, OTR/L, FAOTA, has accepted Indiana Wesleyan University’s invitation to become the Dean of the IWU School of Health Sciences, effective July 1. McPhee comes to IWU from Belmont University, where he is an associate dean and the chair of the School of Occupational Therapy in Belmont’s College of Health …read more.

Two towns in northeastern Indiana are the settings for the latest opening of a Village Post Office, the U.S Postal Service’s model for partnering with small businesses to provide convenience and expanded service in rural America. To date, Indiana leads the nation in the number of VPOs opened. Today, Mongo, in LaGrange County, will enhance …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 was reminded of a …read more.

The Village of Winona is celebrating the grand opening of Spice Merchants. The new retail store opened today and is located at 903 E. Canal St., formerly Whetstone Woodenware. Spice Merchants will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Products include bulk and/or prepackaged gourmet sea salts, spice blends, herbs, rubs …read more.

IU Health Goshen Hospital is 100 years old and is important to the community. Will there be another 100 years with the new normal in health care? Goshen Chamber of Commerce and IU Health Goshen Hospital held a special celebration at Reith Recital Hall, Goshen College, Tuesday with Paul H. Keckley, PH.D, executive director for …read more.

The Department of Online Education at Grace College is blazing new paths in the realm of online education this year. This March, director of Online Education Tim Ziebarth, and his team of collaborators, achieved an astounding 100 percent on the online Principles of Management class. This occurred only two months after receiving a top-quality “5” …read more.

Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc. introduces the new Micro Pak Hyper Concentrated Pre-Soak Kit and Blending Station. The Formula 600 Micro Pak AP Hyper Concentrated Liquid Alkaline Pre-Soak is a 100 percent liquid, tough duty pre-soak for frictionless and reduced friction cleaning to remove road film, oil and heavy soils without harming vehicle surfaces. One Micro …read more.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence joined executives from Grand Design RV LLC, a recreation vehicle developer and manufacturer, today to announce the company’s plans to locate its headquarters and manufacturing operations here, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2016. The company invested $11.1 million to purchase and equip four plants totaling more than 400,000 square …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm based in Winona Lake, has reached the milestone of $1 billion in assets under management.According to the Schwab 2010 RIA Benchmarking Study, only two percent of independent investment firms reach the level of $1 billion in AUM. SYM, a small firm with 35 employees, ranks among the …read more.

Butler University is planning to mark the opening of a $15 million building this week. A reception at The Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts is set for Thursday, April 18. Schrott is a former chief financial officer of Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp. Schrott is also a graduate of the Indiana University School of …read more.

In fall of 2013, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will launch two new majors to help students prepare for fulfilling careers in criminology and health care administration. Both Woods Online and campus students will have the ability to enroll in these new degree programs. “Both of these majors are very applicable for students with associate degrees wanting …read more.

Purdue University has announced a $1 million gift to fund scholarships in the School of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine. The donors, a couple, made the anonymous estate gift to continue the funding of nursing and veterinary medicine scholarships that they initiated in 2010. “The donors’ love for Purdue and their passion for the …read more.

Jerry and Christine Ouding are holding the grand opening of Spice Merchants this Friday, April 19, in The Village of Winona, 903 E Canal St. The Oudings are also owners of The Olive Branch, also located in The Village. “Spice Merchants was just a natural fit. Both stores cater to health conscience customers looking for …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Maurices celebrating the opening of its new location in Warsaw Commons, 614 W. 300 N., in Warsaw.   Maurices is the leading small town specialty store and authority for the savvy, fashion conscious customer with a 20-something attitude. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Dee Anna Muraski, …read more.

Martin Hardware of Nappanee announced to StaceyPageOnline.com today that the business will be closing its doors in roughly a month’s time. The three storied store, which has been a Nappanee staple business since 1958, is closing its doors due to the retirement of owner Dennis Martin, who has run the business for the past 41 …read more.

A pair of therapists on staff with the Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. have passed their state licensing exams to achieve the licensure designation of Health Service Provider in Psychology. Dr. Candace Tate and Dr. Siquilla Leibetrau each passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology to attain the HSPP license. Tate has …read more.

After 92 years in business, Crownover Jewelry will be closing its doors. According to owner Andy Garrett, the business, which opened in 1921, will conclude sales and close doors sometime next month. Andy Garrett, who has been running the business for the past 25 years, stated that the closing is a result of a change …read more.

BREMEN, Ind. – The best products and the best service – two of the leading factors that have made Horse Saddle Shop an authority in the saddle industry, propelling them to the top of the list in saddle sales internationally in 2012. Bremen’s Horse Saddle Shop ranked number one in sales for seven of the …read more.

The Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees approved the merging of two of the College’s 14 administrative regions. Effective immediately the College’s Northwest and North Central regions will be combined to create a single yet to be named administrative region. Dr. Thomas G. Coley who currently serves as the North Central Chancellor and …read more.

Grace College recently hired a new enrollment counselor for the Department of Online Education. Brittney Pickett, 2010 graduate of Franklin College, will be assisting in the growth of the department and serving as the go-to person for potential students interested in the online programs. The Department of Online Education exists to equip each student with …read more.