USDA report kept carry out stocks in the U.S. as 125. This should have been a bullish number, but they increased world carry out to 62.3 vs 60.20 last month. They also kept Brazilian production at 83.5 and Argentina at 51.5. By keeping these numbers unchanged, it increased world carry over by 2.0. So, it …read more.

The board of directors of Lake City Bank has announced the promotion of Jan Martin to vice president and commercial loan operations manager. Martin has 22 years of banking experience with Lake City Bank. Her previous duties include positions as a teller, commercial loan processing clerk, operations officer and assistant vice president and commercial loan …read more.

After winning 11 ADDY Awards and two “Best in Shows” in March, Todd Allen Design was again recognized at the prestigious competition’s regional level this month. The advertising agency in downtown Elkhart won three more awards for its “A New Day” video for IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care, and its digital work for …read more.

Eight candidates will vie for four positions on the Kosciusko REMC Board of Directors during the electric co-op’s annual meeting on Saturday, April 20. Incumbents Kim Buhrt, Pam Messmore, Fred Powell and Tony Fleming are opposed by candidates Don Bokhart, Russell Boucher, Joe Stanley and Greg Harden, respectively. Kim Buhrt Kim Buhrt has been a …read more.

Drew Industries Incorporated, a manufacturer of a broad array of components for recreational vehicles, manufactured homes and other industries, announced plans today to relocate its headquarters from White Plains, N.Y., to here and expand its manufacturing operations, creating up to 800 new jobs by 2017. Drew Industries, parent company of Elkhart County-based Lippert Components Inc. …read more.

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction Inc., a global leader in devices for joint replacement, recently pledged $1 million to the Kosciusko Community YMCA. The gift will be used in support of the construction of a new YMCA facility to be built on U.S. 30 and Mariner Drive. While the Y hopes to open the new facility …read more.

The YMCA is pleased to announce a $1.5 million pledge from Biomet Inc. The gift will be used in support of the construction of a new YMCA facility to be built on U.S. 30 and Mariner Drive. The significance of the gift allows the Y to continue to fulfill its mission to provide life-enriching programs …read more.

Indiana Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Douglas Clark as vice president for academic affairs and professor of education. He will officially begin his duties at Indiana Tech on May 6. Clark will lead all aspects of academic affairs including curriculum review, student assessment, and faculty development. He comes to Indiana Tech …read more.

On behalf of the Bethel College board of trustees, Chair Brian L. Hamil announced Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D., as the seventh president of Bethel College. The presidential search committee voted unanimously last month, selecting Chenoweth as the finalist. On Saturday, April 6, the Bethel board of trustees unanimously voted to appoint Chenoweth. The general oversight committee …read more.

Ball State University’s School of Nursing is partnering with Community Health Network, one of the state’s largest healthcare systems, to create the Nursing Academy, an accelerated degree program designed to increase the number of registered nurses in Indiana and apply innovative approaches to better prepare student nurses for their transition to professional practice. Scheduled to …read more.

Fewer printing projects and loss of revenue have forced a reorganization of Purdue University’s Printing Services, resulting in staff layoffs and reduced services. Expenses had outpaced revenue over the last few years as demand for high-end printed materials dropped and electronic messaging and Web projects supplanted printed communications. Printing Services, which is required to be …read more.

Indiana Wesleyan University has completed a $5 million gift agreement, one of the largest donations it has ever received in its 92-year history, which will lead to the creation of a new principal academic unit for the University: the DeVoe School of Business. The gift comes from the family of James F. DeVoe, a onetime …read more.

The Board of Directors for Kosciusko REMC are pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Goslee as the KREMC president and chief executive officer. Goslee brings more than 40 years of relevant industry experience to his new role, having previously served as manager of Operations and Engineering for KREMC since 2002. “We welcome Bruce’s experience …read more.

The Board of Kosciusko Community Senior Services is pleased to announce the exciting changes taking place at KCSS. The new executive director, Jo Faulkner, has many new planned activities on the horizon for the seniors of Kosciusko County that will take KCSS into a new direction and with the potential for expanded services. Faulkner  is …read more.

Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties Board President Brett Harter CGP, of Freeman & Harter Custom Homes, welcomed George Robertson, executive director of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. to the BAKFC General Membership Meeting.The members and guests heard about business start ups and expansions in Kosciusko County last year. Kosciusko County and Indiana are currently in an …read more.

WorkOne is teaming with Spherion and Goodwill Industries of Michiana to host a hiring event for Utilimaster to locate qualified candidates for multiple assembly and production positions. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the Bristol American Legion, 905 Maple St., Bristol, Ind. Job seekers should come …read more.

Giverny Fitness Studio, Warsaw, will host an open house from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. The public is invited to learn about the studio’s classes, tour the facility and attend a cooking demonstration by Maple Leaf Farms. Giverny employees will be on hand to discuss the studio’s many fitness offerings. These include …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College President Thomas J. Snyder has been named to chair the National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges Nursing and Allied Health Professions Workgroup. He is joined on the group by Montana University System Deputy Commissioner John Cech, Arkansas Associate of Two-Year Colleges Executive Director Edward Franklin, New Jersey …read more.

At a time when the national dialogue about higher education is centered on cost and value, Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce the Four-Year Graduation Promise. Starting in the fall with the incoming Class of 2017, students who follow the promise’s guidelines are guaranteed to graduate in four years or the college will pay …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company today announced that it is working closely with Indianapolis on a proposal to invest an additional $180 million in the company’s Indianapolis-based insulin manufacturing operations. The investment is in addition to the company’s November 2012 announcement of a $140 million expansion of the company’s Indianapolis insulin manufacturing operations. Together, the investments …read more.

This coming fall, a new communication professor will join the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Grace College. Dr. Patrick Loebs, who received his Ph.D. in March from the University of Memphis, will become an assistant professor of Communication, teaching classes such as Public Relations and Mass Communication. “We are excited to have Dr. …read more.

On Friday, April 19, Rachel Cruze, daughter of well-known financial advisor and author Dave Ramsey, will be visiting campus to speak during chapel at Grace College. The event will be held at 10:30am in the Orthopaedic Capital Center, and the public is welcome to attend. Her visit will conclude Financial Freedom Week at Grace, a …read more.

For high school students drawn to the heat and sizzle of the kitchen, The Chef’s Academy, culinary division of Harrison College, has a competition that is sure to inspire a future top chef. The Chef’s Academy is launching the 2013 Top Teen Talent Scholarship Competition, an event for juniors and seniors in high school who …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is provided by Louis Dreyfus Commodities of Claypool.) USDA report contained some interesting numbers. Bean stocks as of March 1were 1.00 bil vs trade estimate of .935. Corn 5.400 bil vs trade estimate of 5.013. These numbers were a lot higher than anyone expected. Beans were down 48 and corn …read more.

MutualBank has announced and welcomed the hiring of Greg Binkerd as financial center manager for the 15 North office in Warsaw. In his role, Binkerd will be responsible for the 15 North financial center as well as growing relationships with customers in the Warsaw area. Binkerd brings with him over 24 years of outside sales …read more.

The General Assembly enacted legislation Tuesday that clearly defines state policy regarding economic development transparency. Senate Bill 162 identifies the relevant information the Indiana Economic Development Corporation will report to taxpayers and policymakers on economic development incentives. “It was evident when I joined the IEDC that it had benefitted from effective management who fostered a …read more.

  Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt recently celebrated the opening of its new business at 550 W. 300 N., Warsaw. Zoyo is a neighborhood gathering place where you’re empowered to build your dream yogurt creation and lounge with friends in an open air atmosphere created by the unique glass roll-up doors. At Zoyo you’re the master of …read more.

The Indiana Real Estate Markets Report today released by the state’s Realtors shows that statewide, when comparing February 2013 to February 2012, the following occurred: The number of closed home sales increased 18.4 percent to 4,577, The median sale price of those homes increased 4.5 percent to $105,000, The average sale price increased 5.6 percent …read more.

1st Source Bank has donated $25,000 to assist the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce with the purchase of a new building. Dennis Hively, 1st Source Warsaw City president and WKChamber board chair, presented the donation to Mark Dobson, president and CEO of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. “1st Source is pleased to make this …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce has chosen Joseph M. Thallemer Vision Care Center as Chamber Member of the Month for April. Joseph M. Thallemer Vision Care Center is located at 3301 E. Center St. Ext. in Warsaw. They are proud to have served patients and the community since 1977, …read more.

The Hoosier Environmental Council  announces its third of four monthly, statewide online legislative seminars at 12 p.m. EST Friday, March 29. The hour-long webinar will focus on highly controversial legislation that would significantly limit the ability to hold polluting industrial livestock operations accountable. The webinar will feature HEC senior policy staff. HEC will discuss the …read more.

For the second year in a row, the University of Notre Dame is the No. 4 “dream college” among parents of college applicants, the Princeton Review reported in its annual “College Hopes and Worries” survey. Released Thursday, March 21, the rankings are, in order, Stanford University, Harvard College, Princeton University, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of …read more.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit ideas for cost-saving measures to a new designated email account. The account is [email protected]. Conversations about cost-saving measures still should happen at the college and unit levels, but faculty and staff may send suggestions and ideas to this account. On March 1, Purdue President Mitch Daniels announced a …read more.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — DirectBuy presented a $56,500 check to the American Red Cross for its continued efforts to rebuild communities affected by Superstorm Sandy. The check was presented earlier this week at the company’s headquarters in Merrillville, Ind., by DirectBuy CEO Mike Bornhorst. “We are proud to be a part of the rebuilding efforts for …read more.

1st Source Bank has been recognized as one of five finalists for employee volunteer program of the year by VolunteerMatch. 1st Source is one of five finalists among companies nationwide in the small to medium size business category, which encompasses business with fewer than 10,000 employees. “Service to our community is one of our principal …read more.

An $8.5 million budget deficit is prompting job cuts at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. According to sources, IPFW will eliminate 39 full-time and two part-time positions through layoffs and attrition. The cuts are expected to be complete by the end of June. The school says it is receiving less money from the state and …read more.

The Sprint store in Warsaw at 2950 Frontage Rd., will be holding a Ready Now Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, to show all cell phone customers how to use their devices. The free workshop is available to the public and all wireless company customers. Sprint store staff will be teaching those in …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently “popped-in” at Green, Cates & Grossnickle LLP in an effort to spread cheeriness and appreciation to the business. The chamber offers a program that selects a member each month to be “popped-in” on with a visit. The idea is aimed to demonstrate to members the chamber’s …read more.

Biomet Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of orthopedic and biotechnology products, and OrthoSensor, a leader in intelligent orthopedics, are pleased to announce a co-promotion partnership with Biomet’s Vanguard Complete Knee System and OrthoSensor’s VERASENSE. “Biomet is thrilled with its relationship with OrthoSensor and is excited to add this sensor technology to our Vanguard …read more.

The National Science Foundation has just awarded Goshen College a five-year grant of $598,000 to provide need-based Leaf Scholarships to academically talented first-generation college students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S.T.E.M.). “Receiving this prestigious and competitive grant is an honor and speaks to the strength of the college’s science programs and faculty, …read more.

Purdue President Mitch Daniels on Monday, March 18, announced initial cost-saving measures to help increase college affordability and offset the $40 million financial impact of a two-year tuition freeze at the university’s West Lafayette campus. The university will eliminate merit pay raises over the next two fiscal years for all senior administrators, deans and administrative/professional …read more.

One sure fire way to find out if your bull is fertile is to bring your him to the 17th annual reproductive soundness exam clinic beginning at 8 a.m. April 6, at Milford Animal Clinic. The Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s Association will be providing beef producers the opportunity to have their bulls go through an RSE. …read more.

Indiana added 8,200 private sector jobs in January, marking the 19th consecutive month of job growth. Over the past month the Hoosier State accounted for nearly 6 percent of the nation’s private sector employment increase while adding jobs at three times the national rate (0.3 percent versus 0.1 percent). Since July 2009, the low point …read more.

Saint Joseph’s College is freezing its 2013-14 tuition and will offer a guaranteed tuition rate plan that will go into effect at the start of the 2013-14 academic year. By paying the same tuition rate throughout the entire degree program, students are potentially saving thousands of dollars, especially as college tuition increases each year. While SJC …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement today, applauding 80/20 Inc. for its plans to invest $11 million to expand its Columbia City headquarters, creating as many as 97 new jobs by 2016. Construction of a new addition to the company’s existing 250,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin next month. “I …read more.

As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported insurance payouts for 2012 corn, soybeans and wheat losses due to the drought topped $1.04 billion, and the amount is expected to grow. The total payout has already doubled the previous record of $522 million in 2008. In a press release issued by Purdue University, PU …read more.

Today, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International unveiled new economic data which finds that the unmanned aircraft industry is poised to create more than 1,067 new jobs in the first three years following the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. national airspace system. Integration is scheduled to take place in 2015. Beyond the …read more.

Gov. Mike Pence will join executives from 80/20 Inc. Wednesday for an economic development announcement in Columbia City. Pence will be at the homegrown Hoosier aluminum components provider at 3:45 p.m.

Parkview officials today were joined by elected officials and members of the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in announcing a new partnership that will grant veterans access to an outpatient mental health facility. After months of discussion and planning, work will soon begin on the VA Fort Wayne Outpatient Clinic, located on the Parkview …read more.

Colleges and universities throughout the state are touting their inclusion on this year’s U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate School rankings. The list includes Indiana University Kelley School of Business, the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame and the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University. IU Kelley ranks 22nd …read more.

More than 1.5 million taxpayers already have taken advantage of Indiana’s Automatic Taxpayer Refund credit as of March 10. About 76 percent of all taxpayers filing as of March 10 have qualified for the credit. More than $171 million has been awarded to Hoosier taxpayers so far this season. At this point, the state is …read more.

Anna Burke of Kosciusko Lakes and Streams at Grace College gets ready for the Home and Outdoor Show in Warsaw. The show is going on today and tomorrow at its new location at 3114 E. U.S. 30, Warsaw, the former TTP building. The Home and Outdoor Show features 200 booths by local roofing companies, builders, …read more.

Ball State economist Michael Hicks says any enthusiasm over February’s employment summary would show just how low our expectations have become in this recovery. The Labor Department reported this morning that the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008, as 236,000 jobs were created last month. “The good news was that …read more.

PMG Health Insurance Advisors is conducting a seminar on Small Business Strategy for Healthcare Reform on Wednesday, March 20, at the Wyndham Garden in Warsaw. The seminar is designed for employers with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees. Employers who are not offering health insurance due to cost or participation and employers who are offering …read more.

Torrey J. Bauer is pleased to announce the opening of Bauer Law Office P.C. located at 116 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Bauer attended Grace College in Winona Lake and graduated from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, with honors in 1991. Since graduation, Bauer has been employed at Lavender & Bauer P.C. of Warsaw until …read more.

As Grace College quickly becomes one of the quality providers in online education, some notable achievements are emerging. Tim Ziebarth, director of Online Education, along with a team of collaborators, achieved a “five” rating on a quality review of their online Principles of Management course hosted through Learning House, Grace’s online education solutions partner. The …read more.

A Purdue University survey shows that Indiana farmland values have continued to increase despite last summer’s severe drought, and farm managers and rural appraisers from across the state expect the trend to continue. The results of the survey, conducted at a Feb. 5 meeting of the Indiana Chapter of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, closely …read more.

Masterson Chiropractic Clinic is having a Patient Appreciation Day from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, to benefit Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc. Everyone who makes a minimum donation of $10 or donates new baby items (bottles, diapers, wipes, blankets, clothes, etc.) will receive all new and established patient services (x-rays, exams, or adjustments) …read more.

Indiana hospitals face an additional $844 million in cuts over 10 years under the sequester. Under sequestration, Medicare payments to providers will be cut by 2 percent. Approximately 16,500 health care and related jobs could be lost in Indiana by 2021 as a result of cuts triggered by the Budget Control Act of 2011. “Medicare …read more.

Forbes Magazine has announced the richest Hoosiers and topping the list is Gayle Cook. Cook, who helped found Bloomington-based Cook Medical group with her late-husband, Bill, has an estimated net worth of $4 billion, which is more than last year’s estimate of $3.4 billion. Cook ranks 329th in the world’s richest people rankings. Also making …read more.

Indiana motorsports executives and drivers will join state legislators to celebrate Indiana Motorsports Day at the Statehouse beginning at 1:30 p.m. today. Representatives from national championship Indiana-based race teams, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IZOD IndyCar Series, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports and National Hot Rod Association will be present for the event. The motorsports industry in Indiana contributes …read more.

Grace College in Winona Lake is pleased to announce that members of the second cohort of the Orthopaedic Regulatory and Clinical Affairs graduate program are slated to graduate on May 11. Twenty-four O.R.C.A. students will receive their degrees in the college’s annual commencement ceremony after completing a rigorous year of study in 12 courses designed …read more.

MCD Innovations, the world’s leading manufacturer of RV roller shades, announced today it has appointed Kyle Dietzen to head up its regional offices in the RV Capital of the World, Elkhart. Dietzen comes to MCD with over 10 years of experience in the RV industry. His talents include developing relationships and building sales cycles as …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University announced today it is freezing tuition and most fees at current levels for the next two years for students who attend the West Lafayette campus. The last year without a tuition increase was 1976. “I have found a broad consensus among faculty and staff to put the interests of …read more.

The World Health Organization says health care workers’ willingness to practice in underserved areas, such as rural, remote or poor regions, is a major challenge in achieving equitable access to health care. The Indiana University School of Medicine says some of its students are, indeed, willing and now will be even better equipped to work …read more.

AM General, South Bend, Ind., was awarded a $7,023,165 firm-fixed-price contract.The award will provide for the procurement of detuned engines for High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles. This contract is in support of Foreign Military Sales for Egypt. Work will be performed in South Bend, with an estimated completion date of July 8. One bid was solicited, …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College is extending its Accelerating Greatness strategic plan through 2025 in order to help reach the nation’s goal of postsecondary degree attainment. The plan, Accelerating Greatness 2025, was approved by the State Board of Trustees and will help the United States grow from 40 percent of working adults holding an associate degree …read more.

Two of Warsaw’s favorite one-stop flavor experiences have announced a partnership that will bring the best coffee and the best foods together. Courthouse Coffee and Crazy Day Gourmet will start a new and exciting partnership Friday when Courthouse Coffee will exclusively serve Crazy Day Gourmet food at both the downtown location and the east location …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 22, for Warsaw’s Secret Fitness Studio celebrating their new location at 1934 E. Center St., Warsaw. Warsaw’s Secret specializes in yoga, kettlebells and personal training. Yoga classes are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Kettlebell classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Personal training is held on Wednesdays.

The aviation researcher behind the annual Airline Quality Rating report says the upcoming federally mandated FAA cutbacks will smear the reputation of airlines and lose them business, perhaps permanently. Brent Bowen, head of aviation technology at Purdue University, expects flight delays, canceled flights and fewer flights scheduled if a furlough of FAA employees is forced …read more.

At a time when most universities and colleges in Indiana have increased tuition and fees, Ancilla College is dramatically lowering tuition while also offering more degree choices at its campus near Plymouth. In a meeting Monday, the college board of trustees voted to approve a 4 percent across-the-board tuition reduction for the 2013–2014 year. The …read more.

A new $3.5 million fund at the University of Notre Dame has been established to help launch student-led ventures and further strengthen the educational component of the University’s E.S.T.E.E.M. Graduate Program. The funds for the program will be from gifts made to the University by John Jeuck, the former dean of the University of Chicago …read more.

Parkview Community Health Improvement has announced the distribution of financial donations of more than $1 million in support of Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. With financial support stemming from Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Hospital Randallia, Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview Lagrange Hospital, Parkview Noble Hospital and Parkview Whitley Hospital, Parkview’s Community Health Improvement has distributed …read more.

Farmers interested in reaching new local food markets but are unable to attend a daylong workshop can get the same information through an online series. Hancock County Extension educator, Roy Ballard, said the program, “MarketReady Indiana – Scaling up Your Production and Marketing of Farm Products,” is designed to help food suppliers succeed and stay …read more.

Until now, if you wanted to enjoy Sun King beer you had to be in central Indiana, but all of that is about to change. After a series of expansion efforts to increase capacity and vetting a number of distribution options, Sun King will now be available in southeastern Indiana and across the northern third …read more.

House Bill 1003, an expansion of choice scholarships in Indiana, passed out of the House this week with a vote of 57-36. Rep. Behning is the lead author on the bill and Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) is the coauthor. “This legislation will give many Hoosier students the ability to access areas of education that are …read more.

Gary, Ind., has made the Forbes’ list of the 20 most miserable cities in the United States. Topping the list is Detroit, Mich. Gary is ranked 19th in the Forbes list, which bases its findings on factors such as crime, unemployment and even weather. The 20 “most miserable U.S. cities” as ranked by Forbes: 1. …read more.

Marsh Supermarkets announced it is closing two stores after a review of company finances. In a statement released today the supermarket chain says, “We believe it is prudent for all good companies to continually review and evaluate their assets, processes and business plans. In the world of retailing, competition moves in and out of our …read more.

This spring, three Grace College faculty received promotions in their respective fields. Professor Kim Reiff, Dr. Cheryl Bremer and Dr. Roger Stichter will take on their new titles in fall of 2013. Kim Reiff, chair of the Art Department, was promoted from assistant professor of art to associate professor of art. She received an MBA …read more.

Grace College in Winona Lake is preparing for the third year of a master’s program focusing on the orthopaedic industry. Orthopaedic Regulatory and Clinical Affairs graduate courses are set to begin in May. Grace is the nation’s only graduate program designed specifically for orthopaedic regulatory and clinical affairs professionals. Classes for the one-year, accelerated degree …read more.

Hobart, Ind., based Luke Oil will be continuing an aggressive growth strategy in 2013. In addition to growth in their wholesale, transport and car wash divisions, Luke anticipates adding at least six new retail convenience store sites in 2013 which will generate over 40 career opportunities in the Northwest Indiana job market. Through their Mission …read more.

SmartFile, a market leader in business class file sharing and FTP hosting, announces the 2013 SmartFile Platform Bake-Off. The event is an open source programming and design contest offering $17,000 in cash prizes to student competitors from Indiana colleges. Geared to drive awareness for both open source development and SmartFile’s new API, the ‘Bake-Off” also …read more.

The United States Olympic Committee has sent letters to nearly three dozen cities, including Indianapolis, in an effort to measure interest in hosting the 2024 summer games. NBC Sports reports the requirements include 45,000 hotel rooms, public transit and a work force of more than 200,000 people. Other Midwest cities that received the letter were …read more.

The media called it “The Twitter Predictor,” and some scoffed at the idea that by analyzing activity on the social media tool one could predict economic markets like the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But today, Indiana University associate professor Johan Bollen’s work received a rare form of validation: a United States patent. Working hand-in-hand with …read more.

A 75-year-old Indiana grain farmer will observe as the U.S. Supreme Court today weighs arguments over his right to plant and use seeds that he purchased legally. Vernon Hugh Bowman, who grows soybeans, has carried his fight against $12 billion agribusiness giant Monsanto Company to the highest court in the land as he seeks to …read more.

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Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a civilian Telecommunications Operator position at its Regional Dispatch Center at the Toll Road Post in Bristol. To qualify, applicants must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent GED and be able to successfully pass written and typing tests (30 words per minute) prior to interviewing. They …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved on-campus room and board rates for the 2013-14 academic year during the business portion of its regularly scheduled meeting today at the IUPUI campus. At IU Bloomington, where about 12,400 students live in residence halls and student apartments, the cost of the most commonly requested …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Nominations and applications for the sixth annual Indiana Companies to Watch awards program, highlighting some of the state’s most impressive second-stage growth companies, opens today. Presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Indiana Small Business Development Center and the Edward Lowe Foundation, Indiana Companies to Watch recognizes privately held Indiana businesses that …read more.

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Heritage Food Service Group Inc. today announced that it has reached agreement to acquire R.G. Henderson & Son, Ltd. of Toronto, Canada, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 1896, R.G. Henderson is today the largest Food Equipment Repair and OEM Parts Distributor in the Ontario region of Canada. “This acquisition will …read more.

ELKHART, Ind. – Mike Anderson Auto Group is pleased to announce the opening of its newest auto dealership in Elkhart at 1750 W. Beardsley Ave. Since opening its doors in Logansport in 1980, Mike Anderson Auto Group has kept a firm commitment to its customers. “We are very excited about becoming a part of the …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue University College of Agriculture has received an anonymous estate gift valued at $65 million in today’s dollars, the largest donation from individuals in the university’s history. “This gift is a tremendous vote of confidence for all of Purdue and our College of Agriculture,” Purdue President Mitch Daniels said. “Their …read more.

CenturyLink Inc. is spreading the word about low-income assistance programs that help qualifying consumers obtain reduced-price voice and high-speed Internet services. CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program called Lifeline to make residential telephone service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Qualifying consumers are those who meet eligibility standards defined by the Federal …read more.

Meijer will finalize an investment of more than $160 million in new and remodeled stores this year, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Hank Meijer announced today. The investment includes the construction of six new Meijer supercenters – including one in Warsaw – and major remodel projects for an additional five stores. Michigan, Indiana and Illinois …read more.

In the Fall of 2012, the Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services was named a Military-Ready Behavioral Health Provider Organization by the Indiana Veterans’ Behavioral Health Network. To receive this designation, select clinicians at each of Bowen Center’s nine county office locations completed specialized training in military culture, individual and family concerns around military …read more.

  A ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Redwood Firewood Grill Bar was recently held in Warsaw. The business, at 2604 Shelden St., offers premium grilled steaks, fresh pastas influenced by Mediterranean and South American fusion, and lunch features like Argentinean empanadas served with homemade South American fresh aoilis and fresh pressed paninis. Pictured in …read more.

Warsaw’s Secret Fitness Studio will be hosting a grand opening celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at its new location at 1934 E. Center St., Suite C, Warsaw. Planned activities are a belly-dance demonstration and a yoga gift basket drawing. Light snacks will be also be available. Interested participants will have the …read more.

The Grant County Economic Growth Council will host its seventh annual I-69 Collegiate Innovation Challenge on Feb. 8-10 in Warsaw. This one of a kind competition finds five teams challenged to select a unique social problem and create a for-profit business solution in a period of less than 24 hours. The teams consist of five …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and email marketing service, Constant Contact, have partnered to provide a great program of introduction to mass email solution, Constant Contact. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, with a light breakfast and registration. The workshop will be held at the Chamber office, 313 S. …read more.

A federal court jury in Grand Rapids, Mich., ruled this week that Warsaw-based Zimmer Holdings will pay $70 million plus damages and royalties totaling $63.7 million to Stryker for patent infringement. On Tuesday, the jury found that Zimmer Holdings infringed three Stryker patents pertaining to its Pulsavac wound debridement system devices. According to Bloomberg.com, the …read more.