A Warsaw Region Kickoff Event of a national association aimed at furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare worldwide was held in Winona Lake Thursday night. The HBA, an acronym for Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, has organized a Warsaw chapter and held its introductory event at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. The …read more.

If Purdue University researchers have their way, the term “biofuel plant” will take on a whole new meaning. A team received a $5.2 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to develop a plant that can make substances that could be used directly as a biofuel. The idea is to reroute carbon that plants currently use …read more.

Grace College’s Dr. Jared Burkholder, associate professor of American and world history, has been invited to serve as the program chair for the 2012 student meeting of the Conference on Faith and History, which will meet at Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., early next month. CFH is a national organization that includes historians from many …read more.

The Purdue Club of Kosciusko County held its Annual Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the new world headquarters of Maple Leaf Farms. The evening included tours of the facility, dinner, the formal annual meeting and an auction. The focus of the event was to raise money for the scholarships given away annually by the …read more.

Drought conditions across Indiana have left many farmers facing yield loss, market uncertainty and price fluctuations. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture wants to encourage all Hoosier producers to talk to their grain elevators about their delivery concerns due to potentially reduced yields, and what options might be available to them. Hoosier farmers do have …read more.

Grace College welcomed Dr. Rick Ostrander, provost of Cornerstone University and author of “Why College Matters to God: Faithful Learning and Christian Higher Education” to its campus late last month. During his visit, Ostrander spoke to the Freshman Foundations class, where his book was required reading, in the undergraduate chapel service, and in an informal …read more.

The Indiana Commission for Women is seeking nominations for the 2013 Torchbearer Awards. The state of Indiana’s most prestigious recognition of women, Indiana Torchbearers are those women who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers to women’s full participation. “These women become lasting legacies for us all by overcoming immense challenges with courage, …read more.

KeyBank, Syracuse, was the scene of a recent drawing for fall floral arrangements made by employees of Dynamic Landscaping, a division of Fawley & Sons Construction, Syracuse. Part of the proceeds of the drawing went to the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League. In the photo, from left, are Dynamic Landscaping employees Jody Yeazel, Crystal Knafel …read more.

Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) of Elkhart, Ind., announces the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Creative Wood Designs Inc., a manufacturer of hardwood furniture including interior hardwood tables, chairs, dinettes, trim, fascia, mouldings, and other miscellaneous products for the recreational vehicle industry. Creative, based in Ligonier, Ind., and with 2012 annual revenues …read more.

Grace College graduate counseling professor Dr. Tammy Schultz has released a new and insightful book titled “Beyond Desolate: Hope Versus Hate in the Rubble of Sexual Abuse.” The 342-page paperback tackles the difficult topic of recovery from sexual abuse and is meant to provide a biblically-based resource for recovering victims. Schultz, an active worker in …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast dedicated its $2.3 million Aviation Center  at Smith Field Airport. The facility houses Ivy Tech’s existing Aviation Maintenance Technology program. The 21,000 square-foot facility will triple the previous classroom space and also provide additional hangar availability which will allow room for the full fleet of aircraft used in the program. “The …read more.

PORTER, Ind. (AP) — Northwestern Indiana’s congested rail corridors are getting $71.3 million in federal dollars to help speed the flow of passenger and freight trains along the region’s rail lines. The U.S. Department of Transportation funding for Indiana Gateway project will pay for critical upgrades along the Norfolk Southern Railroad’s Chicago Line and the …read more.

The Studio, located at 2043 N. Detroit Street, in Warsaw, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the arts and crafts supply store and its an on-site coffee shop. The Studio offers various events, classes, and clubs for artists and crafters in the community ranging from scrap-booking and needle-crafts to cake decorating and beading. …read more.

ICONACY Orthopedic Implants, 4130 Corridor Dr., Warsaw, today announces its first clearance to market a total hip replacement system under the trademark name I-Hip. “Products such as the I-Hip system align well with our overall strategy of providing clinically proven geometries of the highest quality while advancing technology,” says Kevin Cox, V.P. of Sales and Marketing. …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announced the online availability of information about the wind turbine that sits on the campus of Tippecanoe Valley High School and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The Wind Turbine Information Center is located at the top of the front page of the corporation website. By clicking on the link, the viewer will …read more.

Community leaders were invited to the ground breaking Tuesday of the Syracuse U.S.6/SR 13 Technology and Industrial Park. Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia stated, “The park provides opportunities that will allow the town of Syracuse to attract new industry, encourage business expansion, help diversify the local economy and generates long-term private-sector jobs.” He further stated, …read more.

Sportula Products, 800 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, has landed a new licensing deal with the National Football League. The branded spatula producer already has licensing agreements with Major League Baseball and major college sports programs. In an interview on Inside INdiana Business Television, founder David Bazzoni said the product’s success is a result of parent company, …read more.

Grace College and Seminary kicks off its fall 2012 semester and 75thanniversary celebration with a record-breaking enrollment of 1,821 students thanks to nationally recognized program innovation and new academic offerings. The record enrollment, propelled by 407 new students this fall, results from Grace College’s innovative, market-driven responses to a rapidly changing higher educational landscape increasingly …read more.

WorkOne Northern Indiana is hosting a hiring event featuring multiple employers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Kosciusko County Fair Grounds in Warsaw. More than 25 employers are taking part in the hiring event, which is open to job-seekers. Those seeking jobs need to bring copies of their resume, be prepared …read more.

This is the sixth year that the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber has presented the Taste & Trade Expo, a venue designed as a community event to showcase businesses and restaurants of Kosciusko County. This year’s Expo will take place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. Nearly 100 exhibitors …read more.

Seelpa Keshvala, Ph.D., was welcomed to the community at an open house Thursday night at Stonehenge Golf Club in Winona Lake. Keshvala is the new vice chancellor and dean of Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw campus.

  On Sept. 6, the Whitman Group hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their its location at 220 Parker St. in Warsaw, Ind. The national headquarters house all 15 companies of the Whitman Group, the primary companies being The Whitman Insurance Agency, Nutritional Resources, Certified Natural Health Professionals, the Trinity School …read more.

A presentation on a program called Village Key began the Sept. 5 meeting of the board of directors of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Todd McLaughlin of Village Key presented the program that is now in place in South Bend, Mishawaka and Nappanee. The holder of the key or plastic swipe tag from the company …read more.

Encompass World Partners has moved and they are holding an open house for the new offices in Winona Lake from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, with a dedication ceremony starting at 5 p.m. The new offices are located at 422 Mission Drive, behind the Kingsway Suites at 1401 Kings Highway, Winona Lake, …read more.

Verizon Wireless, owner of America’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution network, is expanding its 4G LTE service to Richmond, Connersville, Liberty and Cambridge City on Thursday, Sept. 20, allowing businesses and residents to tap into the nation’s fastest wireless network that now covers 75 percent of the U.S. population in 371 markets. In Indiana, Verizon …read more.

The departments of transportation for Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, in association with the Federal Railroad Administration, are announcing a series of public meetings for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will be prepared for the Chicago-Detroit/Pontiac Passenger Rail Corridor Program. The meetings are being held to: Introduce the public to the program, Discuss the purpose …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. – Indiana Materials Processing, LLC announced today that the company will establish its first production facility at the “Certified Site Ready” Rail Connect Business Park east of Columbia City, creating up to 22 new jobs by 2015. “Factors such as proximity to customers, available workforce, and overall cost of doing business made …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Organizers from nonprofit groups urged Indiana lawmakers Wednesday not to kill the sales of specialty license plates that raise much of their funding. A legislative study committee heard about an hour of testimony from representatives of organizations as diverse as the Indianapolis Zoo, Bicycle Indiana and the Patriot Guard. The proliferation of …read more.

The monthly revenue report of August 2012 state tax collections was released today and it shows a loss for Indiana. State general revenues totaled $948 million, $16 million (-1.7%) below target and $19 million (-2.0%) below collections for the same period last year. Sales tax collections totaled $560 million for the month, $6 million (+1.0%) …read more.

Who knew that exercise could be so relaxing? Shannon Johnson did, and for several years she’s been helping residents from all around Kosciusko County discover the same through the practice of yoga. In June, Johnson opened a permanent location where she can welcome and instruct all ages and levels. Yoga in Bloom is located at …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce (WKChamber), through a random drawing, has chosen Roberts Signs as Chamber Member of the Month for September, 2012. Roberts Signs is located at 1533 North Detroit Street, in Warsaw. They are a full service sign company featuring logo designs, signs for trucks, trailers, race …read more.

With classes at its College of Pharmacy well under way on its new Fort Wayne campus and a huge new learning center on its North Manchester campus, Manchester University is embracing its largest enrollment since the Vietnam Era. “We anticipate about 1,350 students when our numbers are finalized,” said Dave McFadden, executive vice president and …read more.

Maple Leaf Farms has selected the winning recipe entries for the 2012 Discover Duck Chef Recipe Contest. This year’s contest challenged entrants in two categories—professional chef and culinary student—to produce an original small plate recipe showcasing Maple Leaf Farms duck. More than 250 entries from across the country were submitted in competition for the cash …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — School voucher advocates are pushing to get as many Indiana children as possible into the state’s burgeoning program that helps pay private school tuition. The second year of Indiana’s program doubles to 15,000 the number of students who can get the vouchers. Roughly 8,000 students had been approved for vouchers by late …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College continues to break records for the number of students graduating each year, growing by more than 185 percent over the last 10 years. Final official graduation numbers for 2011-12 have been announced by the College. This past year, Ivy Tech Community College celebrated the largest number of credentials awarded in its …read more.

Nathan Wottring has joined Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance as an agent based in the Warsaw office located at 2104 N. Biomet Dr.  He has completed Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance’s professional insurance training program. Wottring earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Grace College, Winona Lake. He resides in Rochester where he attends …read more.

The nation’s pork industry will continue to experience some of its worst economic losses in recent history as record-setting drought decimates feed supplies, says Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt. Producers could lose about $30 per head this summer and nearly $60 per head during the final quarter of the year as continuedliquidation of herds …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism, through the Indiana Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives  announced today that 18 organizations in Indiana will receive a total of $3.8 million in AmeriCorps grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service. AmeriCorps programs in Indiana are administered on behalf of the ICCSV …read more.

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne leaders expected to see a decrease in the number of enrolled students this fall as well as a decrease in the number of credit hours taught, however, those decreases were smaller than expected. There are 13,771 students enrolled for fall classes; which is a drop of 3.9 percent from last year’s enrollment …read more.

West Lafayette, Ind. — As a new class of students settles in for the academic year on the Purdue University campus, a new initiative is in place to help them earn a bachelor’s degree in four years. 4-3-2-1-Graduate! is an initiative developed through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education that is being modified and promoted …read more.

“First off, it’s a worthy cause. There have been many employees and family members of employees who have been affected by cancer and have lost loved ones to cancer,” said Kip Schumm, director of marketing at The Papers Inc. “The Kosciusko County Cancer Fund is a worthy program.” Each year, The Papers, a Milford-based printing …read more.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is set to announce new regulations that would force the average gas mileage of new cars and trucks to nearly double in the next 13 years. The rules, first proposed last year, would require new cars and trucks to average 54.5 miles per gallon in combined city and highway …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that Sheryl Conley has been named Chief Executive Officer, replacing David Floyd, who is returning to industry. Conley is a Warsaw native and served for 25 years until 2008 in various management capacities at Zimmer where her last position was Group President, Americas and Global Marketing, and Chief Marketing Officer. According to …read more.

With all of its necessary permits in place and road work along U.S. 30 nearly finished, construction on the new Meijer store is expected to start as early as next week. Ground for the new building is already moved and prepped for the heavy work to begin. Meijer’s target date for opening the new store …read more.

Caleb France and Chase Hinton of Winona Lake’s Cerulean, joined Indiana’s top chefs, vintners, brewers and food and beverage producers and artisans in Dig-IN, A Taste of Indiana. The Winona Lake chefs prepared Pork Belly, May Apple Jam, Hazelnut and Goldwood Garden Greens for the event at White River State Park where more than 60 …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that the primary endpoints, both cognitive and functional, were not met in either of the two Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled solanezumab EXPEDITION trials in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. However, a pre-specified secondary analysis of pooled data across both trials showed statistically significant slowing of cognitive decline …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg says he likely would support a hybrid health insurance exchange for Hoosiers if elected in November. Gregg says the hybrid plan would offer the state more flexibility while placing more costs on the federal government. Gregg and running mate Vi Simpson met with Gov. Mitch Daniels this …read more.

Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College announce a technology support partnership to help college students use technology for increased success. Beginning in mid-October, IU’s award-winning client services and support division will provide 24/7 IT help desk and support services via telephone and email for faculty, staff and students on all Ivy Tech campuses. IU …read more.

The Elkhart-Goshen area has made the top 10 list of American cities adding the most jobs since the peak of the recession. Wall Street 24/7 compiled the list, which examines metropolitan areas that have experienced the largest job growth from June 2009 to June 2012. The website highlights the continuing rebound in the Elkhart-Goshen area, …read more.

Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK), a manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and industrial markets, announced plans today to expand operations at its AIA Countertops division in Syracuse, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2014. The company plans to invest up to $3 million to purchase, …read more.

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture would like welcome new staff to ISDA. Ashley Linville will be starting her new role as Resource Specialist in the Johnson County field office as part of the Division of Soil Conservation team. Before joining ISDA, Ashley worked as a Natural Resource Specialist for the Shelby County Soil and Water …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A 1974 Purdue University graduate has donated $750,000 to his alma mater to be used for a named professorship in the school of engineering education. The university says the gift by a foundation created by Geoffrey Crowley will be matched through Purdue’s Faculty Fund for Excellence, bringing the total for …read more.

The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation is the recipient of a $60,000 USDA Rural Development Business Enterprise Grant. USDA-Rural Development State Director Phillip Lehmkuhler will join the Whitley County Economic Development Corporation today to make the public announcement. The RBEG program helps to finance and facilitate the development of new and existing businesses in rural …read more.

Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in the Pollina Corporate Top 10  Pro-Business States for 2012 study, co-published  with the American Economic Development  Institute. This is the fourth ranking in less than a year in which the Hoosier State’s business climate has scored …read more.

Bennigan’s in Warsaw is inviting everyone to dine in the restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 6, to support St. Jude Children’s Hospital. In addition to a live remote from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Willie 103.5, there will be a special “country karaoke” event starting at 9 p.m. with Chris Cage. Bennigan’s will be giving away 15 …read more.

Manchester University is a “2013 Best College in the Midwest,” reports a leading guide for college-bound students, The Princeton Review. Manchester is among 153 recommended Midwest institutions posted on PrincetonReview.com this week. A total of 377 colleges and universities nationwide achieved the 2013 “Best Colleges” ranking, in regional lists. “We are pleased that college guides recommend Manchester …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mitch Daniels is praising a federal appeals court ruling overturning a regulation clamping down on power plant pollution that contributes to unhealthy air in neighboring states. Daniels says the ruling Tuesday “is great news for Hoosier ratepayers and job seekers.” He says it means that Indiana’s affordable energy costs can remain …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Daniels said Tuesday that he will let his successor as governor decide whether Indiana should establish a state-run health insurance exchange required in the federal health care law, and Republican candidate Mike Pence has told him he opposes creating one. The possibility of Republicans winning back the White House, questions about …read more.

Grace College and Theological Seminary welcomes five new faculty members to the 2012 – 2013 school year. Grace’s Math and Science department is pleased to welcome Ashley Holland, Ph.D., as the newest assistant professor of mathematics. Dr. Holland received her Ph.D. in applied and interdisciplinary mathematics from the University of Michigan and joins the Grace …read more.

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association announces the launch of the new HBA Indiana – Warsaw Region at a Sept. 20 kick-off event. Registration is open for the event to be held at Grace College Orthopaedic Capital Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20. A leadership team of about 15 professional women in the region joined …read more.

North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Monday, Aug. 20, for a new business, Therapeutic Massage and Spa, which is located in the rear of the White Front Shops on the courtyard off East Washington Street in downtown North Webster. Certified Massage Therapist Laura Eyer is the owner and has an associate’s …read more.

Kosciusko REMC linemen Kelly Neace and Jeff Moore are part of an international initiative bringing electricity to remote villages in Guatemala for people who are still washing clothes by hand, gathering firewood daily so they can cook, and carrying buckets of water for drinking. The project, called Hoosiers Power the World, is being coordinated by the …read more.

Crossroads RV is excited to announce the construction of a new corporate headquarters building at its facilities in Topeka, Ind. The division of Thor Industries produces a wide variety of exceptional fifth-wheel and towable RVs. The new building will be 22,000 square feet. “We are grateful for the continued support we receive and the partnership …read more.

Showcase your business at the upcoming Taste & Trade Expo, this year set for Oct. 12-13, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. This Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce event is open to members and non-members, but non-member will save by joining the chamber and exhibiting as a chamber member. And, memberships through the …read more.

The Repurpose Room has been in business since September 2011 and have now opened at its new location at 210 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, with a new fresh idea for their store. The store carries repurposed pieces of furniture, and love giving life to old pieces with a fun fresh coat of paint. It is …read more.

Six area farmers were among 55 farmers honored last week for the work they do to promote soil health and water quality on their Indiana farms. These special Hoosier producers received the prestigious River Friendly Farmer conservation award during ceremonies at the Indiana State Fair. The award is sponsored by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and …read more.

After two years of waiting for a response, the state has learned it may be forced to close enrollment for the 42,000-plus people in the Healthy Indiana Plan beginning next year. Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Michael Gargano recently received notification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a division of the U.S. …read more.

For the ninth consecutive month, Indiana added private sector jobs with July’s increase totaling 3,300. For 2012, the rate of job growth in the Hoosier state (1.7 percent) continues to exceed the U.S. average (1.0 percent). Since July 2009, the low point of employment, Indiana has added more than 143,000 private sector jobs and has …read more.

Wings, Etc. in Warsaw will soon be moving to a more visible location and the change means more offerings for the public. Manager Jeff Lawson tells StaceyPageOnline.com that the restaurant will be moving to the former Blockbuster building in the Lake Village Shopping Center on Warsaw’s east side. Renovations on the new location are underway …read more.

  Lt. Governor Becky Skillman today presented the 2012 AgriVision Award to Kip Tom, managing member of Tom Farms in Kosciusko County, at the Celebration of Agriculture event in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fair. The Award, now in its sixth year, is given to a Hoosier who has demonstrated exemplary leadership to …read more.

John Yingling, trustee of Warsaw Community Public Library, is leaving after 14 years on the WCPL board. August’s board meeting concluded with Yingling receiving a service award plaque for his outstanding service and contribution to the library and the community as trustee.  L. to R. Ann Zydek, WCPL Director; John Yingling, and David Paczkowski, WCPL …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana pension funds took a temporary hit last year and may not rebound as much as public workers would like, based on long-term economic trends outlined for lawmakers Tuesday. The state’s public pensions collected 1 percent interest on average last year, rather than the 7 percent the Indiana Public Retirement System originally …read more.

Talk of local food is everywhere. If you relish the fresh taste of a locally-grown, vine-ripened tomato or revel in a complex, yet balanced, glass of Indiana wine, then join us in celebrating GOING LOCAL Week 2012, Sept. 2-8. This is a time to indulge in our Indiana grown foods across the state and encourage …read more.

CrossRoads RV and the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation, in conjunction with the town of Topeka, are excited to announce the construction of a new corporate headquarters building at their facilities in Topeka, Ind. CrossRoads RV, a division of Thor Industries, is headquartered in Topeka, where they also produce their units. CrossRoads RV manufactures a …read more.

Grace College was recently selected by Indiana’s Department of Correction to head the state’s Adult Basic Education program in the northern region. As a part of their initiative to bring experience and leadership to the new team, the school has named Dennis Duncan Director of Prison Education. The position became a necessity as a team …read more.

WorkOne Northern Indiana is hosting a hiring event in Syracuse tomorrow. The hiring event will feature two employers located in Ligonier and will be held at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Participating employers are seeking 10 welders, 20 machine operators, five maintenance technicians and 30 …read more.

There may soon be a new form of transportation between northern Indiana, Columbus, Ohio and Chicago. More research is in the works to once again try to bring major passenger rail service through northeast Indiana. The Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association is leading the effort to commission a feasiblity study of routes between the two …read more.

Warsaw, Ind.-based CITGO Marketer Freedom Oil, with support from CITGO Petroleum Corporation, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving back to its loyal customers through its Freedom Rewards Program. Customers earn cents-off-per-gallon rewards based on purchases of specially marked items at participating Freedom Express locations through Aug. 31. Every time customers swipe their Freedom Rewards card, they are also automatically …read more.

A U.S. Department of Agriculture crop production report is set to be released tomorrow and a Purdue Extension economist thinks the numbers will paint a “crushing” financial picture for farmers. Chris Hurt believes corn production will show a 25 percent decrease and soybeans will drop 13 percent throughout the country. Food manufacturers will have to …read more.

Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA will target nearly $16 million in financial and technical assistance to help eligible crop and livestock producers in 19 states cope with adverse impacts of the historic drought gripping the nation. Jane Hardisty, State Conservationist for Indiana’s Natural Resources Conservation Service said, “Because Indiana is among those …read more.

Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore said after yesterday’s announcement of New York-based Drew Industries Inc. expanding to norther Indiana, it is clear the RV industry is continuing to rebound. However, he said the community must focus on green and high-tech jobs to fully recover from the recession. A high-tech industrial park is in the city’s future, …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Extension has begun a series of regional meetings throughout the state featuring expert speakers and the opportunity for producers to share ideas with each other. The meetings are designed at helping livestock and crop producers manage their way through the financial and operational consequences of the drought. The meetings being …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman will present long-time Indiana farm families with Hoosier Homestead Awards today at the Indiana State Fair. The honors will go to producers who have kept their farm in their family for either 100 or 150 years. Local recipients of the award include the Pyle family of Kosciusko County …read more.

ELKHART, Ind. — A New York-based RV manufacturer is planning to grow in northern Indiana, potentially adding 260 jobs by 2015 and investing $3.65 million as part of the expansion. Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc. of Elkhart and Kinro Manufacturing, Inc. of Goshen, subsidaries of Drew Industries Incorporated, announced today that Elkhart County has been chosen …read more.

CARMEL, Ind. — The Republican gubernatorial campaign announced today it will offer a plan to boost the agricultural sector in Indiana as Lieutenant Governor candidate Sue Ellspersmann is calling for increased trade, agricultural innovation and education opportunities. The policy proposal is on behalf of the Mike Pence for Indiana campaign and comes shortly after Democrat …read more.

Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed Madison Circuit Court Judge Rudy Pyle III to the Indiana Court of Appeals for the Fourth District. Pyle, who is a former prosecutor and Indiana State Police trooper, is Daniels’ third appointment to the 15-member court. “I can’t tell you what a pleasure it is to introduce Indiana’s next judge …read more.

The Central Indiana Job Fair, a collaboration between Congressman André Carson and Ivy Tech Community College, is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Illinois Fall Creek Center, 2535 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Registration is not required for job-seekers. Organizers are expecting 75 employers with more than 1,000 openings to fill. The …read more.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Greg Lorch is The Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County’s new director of business growth and joins their economic development team beginning today. In his role, Lorch focuses primarily on the organization’s efforts to grow existing businesses in St. Joseph County. Lorch has a background in business and product development, …read more.

Fresh off the state’s first “Wine of the Year” medal at the annual Indy International Wine Competition, the Indiana Wine Grape Council says the industry is growing. Jeanette Merritt, marketing director of the group, explained a number of Hoosier vineyards are planting more grapes and some new wineries could be on the horizon. She said …read more.

Officials at the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority are pleased to announce the launch of two federally-funded projects aimed at enhancing airfield safety at Fort Wayne International Airport. Improvements include the final phase of perimeter fencing replacement and the installation of runway guard lights at every airfield intersection. The perimeter fence project replaces the aging …read more.

Indiana Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson will be officially sworn in by Governor Mitch Daniels today. Dickson, who has been serving as acting chief justice since the retirement of Justice Randall Shepherd in March, was selected to lead the state’s highest court in May by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission. Daniels will be giving remarks …read more.

NORTHWEST, Ind. — The Center of Workforce Innovations in northwest Indiana is calling for volunteers to offer career counseling to high school students in Lake, Porter, LaPorte and Starke Counties. The program is part of the AmeriCorps Career Advisor Initiative, a program that is going into its second ear of providing high school students with …read more.

Indiana general revenue for July was $44 million above expectations and around $100 million higher than the same period a year earlier, according to the monthly revenue report of July 2012 state tax collections. The Indiana State Budget Agency says general revenues still need to increase less than 2.2 percent to meet the full fiscal …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — One of the largest annual events in Indiana begins today, and organizers are expecting nearly 900,000 visitors. The Indiana State Fair comes as officials move ahead with a massive renovation to the Pepsi Coliseum — a recent study shows the building brings in 50 percent of the state fairgrounds’ revenue and has an economic …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Despite recent rainfall across much of Indiana, the U.S. Drought Monitor update shows that some counties are still in “extreme drought.” Associate State Climatologist Ken Scheeringa said normal rainfall has returned to some areas, but precipitation has missed west central Indiana “over and over again.” The pattern is likely to continue …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 2, 2012) – At the midway point in the year, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced that it has worked with 145 companies that have made decisions to expand or establish new business operations in Indiana for a total of nearly 13,300 projected new jobs. At year-end last year, the IEDC reported a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Rep. Randall Frye (R-67) believes Indiana can become a leader in compressed natural gas technology, citing a number of companies including Columbus-based Cummins Inc. and AM General LLC in South Bend that produce engines or vehicles capable of using the fuel. He said the state could save around $200 million in fuel …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Governor Mitch Daniels has asked the state’s three gubernatorial candidates for input about decisions Indiana must make to implement the federal Affordable Care Act in the coming months. In a letter, the governor asked Rupert Boneham, John Gregg, and Congressman Mike Pence to state their preferences about operating a state or federal health …read more.

Frontier Communications Corporation is already the largest provider of communications services focused on rural America, and today it announced it has signed an agreement to expand its broadband footprint in Indiana. Frontier signed a deal with Maryland-based Hughes Network Systems LLC to deliver additional broadband satellite networks and services to rural Indiana. rontier will distribute …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The three candidates to be the next lieutenant govrnor are set to debate rural issues at 3 p.m. Aug. 15, in the Farm Bureau Building Banquet Hall at the Indiana State Fair. Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick will moderate the discussion among Republican Sue Ellsperman, Democrat Vi Simpson and Libertarian Brad …read more.