Butler University and Indiana University were recognized in a national college rankings publication as being “Best Buy” institutions. In announcing the 2013 “Best Buy” results, The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2013 said: “In the face of today’s skyrocketing tuition rates, students and families in all economic circumstances are looking for ways to get the best …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — In its mid-year report, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation reports activity for the first half of 2012 has increased, compared to the same period last year. The report attributed the boost to automative-related manufacturing companies, which have committed to more than $890 million in capital investment in the first six months of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Indiana is poised to become a global force in food and agricultural innovation, according to the latest BioCrossroads report, “Food and Agricultural Innovation – 21st Century Opportunities for Indiana.” The report, which was released today after nearly two years of in-depth sector research and expert interviews, calls for the formation of an …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service continues to work to provide as much relief to drought impacted producers as possible. Today, NRCS State Conservationist Jane Hardisty announced that all Indiana counties are eligible for drought haying or grazing on land enrolled in the Floodplain Easement Program. Easement holders may voluntarily request a modification to …read more.

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

Several Indiana communities have received high marks on the Best Cities For Successful Aging list, released by the California-based Milken Institute. The list ranks cities based on overall quality of life for seniors. Of the 250 smaller metro areas ranked, the following Hoosier cities appear on the list: 26. Fort Wayne 31. Muncie 44. Evansville …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller believes parts of Indiana’s immigration law most likely can’t be enforced. He says the U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down parts of Arizona’s law makes it clear Indiana’s measures dealing with warrantless arrests for immigration violations are unconstitutional. Portions of Senate Enrolled Act 590, Indiana’s immigration …read more.

ANDERSON, Ind. — The two major party candidates for Indiana Governor are laying out plans for Hoosier wage-earners. Democrat John Gregg’s proposal aims to close what he calls a wage gap for women, while Republican Mike Pence has announced an initiative to cut personal income taxes by 10 percent. John Gregg Gregg’s plan to help …read more.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Thursday, Aug. 2, marks Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s 100th year. During the coming week, NIPSCO will celebrate the milestone alongside employees and communities. “Much of our success over the past 100 years stems from the customers we’ve had the privilege of serving and the strong partnership we have forged with communities,” …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — An Indiana State Department of Health project is examining the enviornment’s impact on youth and has so far found Indiana’s blend of rural and urban lifestyles can create  wide range of environmental hazards for children int heir formative years. The State of the Young Hoosier Child 2012 Environmental Health Report includes top …read more.

Kosciusko County, and most of Indiana and the Midwest, has experienced one of the worst droughts in recent memory. Until the last couple of weeks, rainfall since May usually consisted of quick pop up showers evaporated by the hot summer sun. Recent rain showers have helped, especially considering they either occurred overnight or the sun …read more.

MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent announced today that they have established a formal affiliation to bring world-class pediatric healthcare services to Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Beginning September 1, 2012, select pediatric specialists from Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent will provide …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. — Kosciusko Lakes and Streams has been awarded a $200,000 grant for research on blue-green algae. The funding from the K21 Health Foundation will help KLAS look into the cause of the algae in area lakes and how to stop it. “Lakes and streams are vital to the community. We want to …read more.

Fort Wayne International Airport is the first airport in Indiana to receive a federal grant dedicated to improving air quality and reducing aircraft emissions. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission grant allows airports to invest in low-emission vehicles, major infrastructure enhancements, and other air quality improvements. “Being awarded the VALE grant is excellent …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chevrolet will use a new Corvette as this year’s pace car for the Brickyard 400. The Corvette ZO6 will be driven by Hollywood star Ron Howard and will top out at 198 mph. Camaros will be used as pace cars for this weekend’s other races in Indianapolis — for the Grand Am …read more.

The Disney Institute programs offered by Ivy Tech Corporate College across the state will resume next month and will give Indiana businesses the opportunity to explore topics of creativity and innovation, leadership, management, service, and loyalty – topics that are world-renowned in relation to the Disney brand. The programs currently being highlighted by Ivy Tech Corporate College are: “Disney’s Approach …read more.

Indiana House Democrats will meet this afternoon in Lafayette in an effort to remove State Representative Pat Bauer (D-06) as minority leader. WISH-TV and Inside INdiana Business report it is the second attempt this month to oust Bauer, who has come under criticism for election strategy. IndyPolitics.org Publisher Abdul-Hakim Shabazz says backlash against a long-term …read more.

The CEO of IU Health says the unprecedendented ranking of IU Health facilities “spectacularly revelas the gem” the health system has become. Dan Evans believes being named to the honor roll of the U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings will help the system with recruiting and should help the bottom line. As for the …read more.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Evansville-based Accuride Corp. is planning to close its Gunite facility in Elkhart as it consolidates all North American production into the Rockford, Ill. facility. The vehicle parts manufacturer will phase out its machining operations at Brillion Iron Works in Brillion, Wisc. and close its plant in Elkhart by the first quarter of …read more.

WARSAW, Ind. — The parent company of Warsaw-based Lake City Bank is reporting the highest quarterly profit in its history. Lakeland Financial Corp. says its second quarter profit of $8.8 million is up from $8 million for the same period a year earlier. Diluted net income per share also increased 10 percent to a record …read more.

Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Joe Kelsay warns the continuing drought may push some Hoosier dairy farmers to the breaking point. They were still trying to recover from the depths of the recession in 2009 when the dry and hot conditions hit this summer. He said some could be reassessing their futures, while others …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The “Signature Food” for the 2012 Indiana State Fair is set — Marion-based Monroe Concessions’ Spaghetti Ice Cream was selected by a panel of eight judges who tasted six entries. Fairgoers can find this winning dessert on Main Street across from the Pepsi Coliseum, the spot given to the contest’s winning concessionaire …read more.

The industrial real estate market in Indiana is showing now signs of slowing down. Cassidy Turley Research Director Jason Tolliver says the sector was expected to cool off in the second quarter because of developments in Europe, China and Brazil, as well as sluggish domestic forecasts. But that has not happened and the state is …read more.

ELKHART, Ind. — Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. has acquired a RV component manufacturer for nearly $3 million, marking Patrick’s fifth acquisition since June 2011. Patrick says Gustafson Lighting, a major manufacturer and distributor of interior and exterior lighting products, ceiling fans and accessories, will keep its name and continue to operate out of its current …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Indiana will be featured on an episode of “History Detectives” this evening at 8 p.m. for the role the Ku Klux Klan. The PBS show will feature Cornelius “Neil” Bynum, an associate professor of history at Purdue University who specializes in 20th century African American History. He will answer questions about …read more.

Elkhart-based CTS Corp. is planning to reduce its global work force by 260. The company said the staff reduction is part of a restructuring plan that should help save approximately $6 million annually. The cuts were announced in the company’s second quarter earnings report, which shows a profit of $3.3 million, compared to $4.1 million …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Indiana Private College Week is underway, with 31 private and nonprofit colleges holding open campus events this week. The week is designed to introduce prospective students to the schools in a less formal setting. Those visiting will get to experience firsthand the unique personality of each campus through tours, informational sessions, and …read more.

Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman says 50 counties have been declared primary disaster areas, and more declarations will likely come later this week. Kosciusko County is included in the list. Despite the conditions, she doesn’t expect Governor Mitch Daniels to enact statewide water usage restrictions. Skillman, who also serves as the state’s secretary of agriculture, pointed …read more.

LAGRANGE, Ind. — LaGrange-based Spectrum Finishing, LLC intends to grow operations, upgrade facilities and add 10 workers as it expands distribution and logistics services. The company is working in conjunction with the Town of LaGrange and the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation. A tax abatement was requested by M&E Investments, LLC representing Spectrum Finishing and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Median and average sale prices of homes have returned to the 2007 levels, according to the Indiana Association of Realtors. The association says June marked the sixth consecutive month for year-over-year increases in average sale prices. The evidence, which documents up to the close of the first half of 2012, is found in …read more.

MUNCIE, Ind. – An Indianapolis entrepreneur who thinks big has committed to making Ball State University’s planetarium the largest and most sophisticated structure of its kind in the state. The new Ball State Planetarium will be one of the most advanced in the country. Charlie Brown, a 1971 alumnus and co-owner of Southern Bells, a …read more.

DENVER — Frontier Airlines today announced plans to start a non-stop service between South Bend Regional Airport and Denver this year. Airport officials say the carrier, which is owned by Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc., will provide a “vital western connection” to help attract new business and tourists. “Community demand for the addition of our …read more.

Warsaw-Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce member ENS Group has been recognized as one of the 2012 Indiana Companies to Watch, an awards program presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center and the Edward Lowe Foundation. Technology consulting firm ENS Group is committed to creating custom solutions that help businesses understand …read more.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — South Shore Clean Cities Inc. reported that northern Indiana government municipalities, companies and nonprofit administrations across 18 counties — including Kosciusko — reduced gasoline consumption by 11,167,705 gallons and greenhouse gas emissions by 87,123 tons during 2011. The information is listed in South Shore Clean Cities’ 2011 Annual Report to the U.S. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Energizing Indiana, a statewide energy efficiency initiative, has helped nearly 7,000 homeowners cut costs and conserve energy since its launch in January. The initiative is a collaboration among utility companies, the state and consumer organizations that offers Home Energy Assessments to electric customers of Duke Energy, Indiana Michigan Power, Indianapolis Power & …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman has planned a news conference for today at the Indiana Farm Bureau Building in Indianapolis to discuss drought conditions. Skillman, who serves as the state’s secretary of agriculture, will discuss how farmers have been dealing with the drought and the latest developments as it relates to the industry.

DETROIT (AP) — A manufacturing problem at a company that makes fuel lines forced Ford to recall thousands of its brand-new Escape small SUVs and tell owners to stop driving them right away. Ford Motor Co. announced the recall Thursday, saying there was a risk of an engine fire. In documents filed by Ford and …read more.

Indiana hit a low point of employment in July 2009, but a recent release of the state’s Monthly Employment Report shows promise from the private sector. Since July 2009, Indiana’s private sector has added 37,500 jobs, a 6 percent increase that nearly doubles the nation’s average of 3.3 percent. This growth places Indiana 6th in …read more.

VATICAN CITY — Huntington-based Our Sunday Visitor will begin publishing the American version of a Vatican City Newspaper. The Vatican Information Service reports Osservatore Romana will be distributed in the United States beginning in August, a move that will make news concerning the Pope and the Vatican more accessible to families in the United States. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Although the private sector saw job growth of 6 percent in June, the unemployment rate increased for the first time in nearly a year. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the June unemployment rate was 8 percent, up from 7.9 percent in May. Unemployment in the Hoosier state is still below …read more.

Despite this year’s drought, the under secretary for rural development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dallas Tonsager, believes the economies of rural areas throughout the country are “getting better.” Tonsager says the agriculture sector has been doing “extremely well” over the last few years, and that’s helped the nation’s overall rural economy. He says, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager, today announced the publication of a guide outlining programs the federal government has available to support rural communities as they promote economic development and enhance the quality of life for rural residents. “Rural communities across the country are working hard to build their economies …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Business professionals continue to show concern about the job preparedness of college graduates throughout the state, and a new survey from the Indiana Business Council backs their worries. The survey shows only 21 percent of respondents believe the readiness of graduates for the day-to-day aspects of a job is excellent or very …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The effects of the drought on the crop sector is already clear, with lower yields and higher prices expected in the future. However, Chris Hurt, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist thinks this summer’s drought could have a “considerably greater” impact on livestock producers than in the crop sector.   Hurt says …read more.

The St. Joseph County Airport Authority is expected to announce a new air service destination and low cost carrier on Monday. Officials are calling the new carrier a “low care option,” adding to the budget airlines already servicing the airport. Source: St. Joseph County Airport Authority

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With heavy rainfall throughout much of Kosciusko County yesterday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center has declared drought relief could be on the horizon.   The Center has moved the state out of the below-normal rainfall category for the next two weeks, but the latest U.S. Drought Monitor …read more.

Lake City Bank, the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), announced today that the Bank is committing $90,000 to Elevate Ventures for the Northern Indiana Regional Entrepreneurship Action Plan (REAP). The Northern Indiana REAP is a three-year program intended to focus on creating more new firms, help remove barriers that block emergence of …read more.

GREENSBURG, Ind. – Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) announced today that it is investing $40 million to increase annual production capacity by 50,000 units to a total of 250,000 vehicles. The plant will hire approximately 300 new production associates later this year in preparation for the increased production that will start early next year. …read more.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana exports have reached a record high, but a report from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business predicts stagnate European economies and moderate activity in some emerging markets do not bode well for increases in 2012. The report from Kelley’s Indiana Business Research Center shows exports totaled $32.2 billion in 2011, …read more.

The Indiana Department of Revenue promoted two individuals — Tammy Jones and Shane Corbin — to leadership positions. The Indiana Department of Revenue has named Tammy Jones deputy director, taxpayer advocate, and Department disclosure officer. Jones has been with the Department for 22 years. Jones, an Indianapolis native, previously served as tax analyst and supervisor …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-five companies from 13 counties have been named to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s fifth annual “Companies to Watch” list. Multiple companies from northern Indiana — Goshen, Elkhart, South Bend and Fort Wane — made the list. The employers anticipate having combined revenues of more than $282 million and plan to create more …read more.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced plans this morning to pursue the 2018 Super Bowl. The 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and community leaders met this morning to discuss the economic impact of this year’s Super Bowl — and they liked what they heard. An independent study estimates the economic impact of Super Bowl 46 …read more.

On June 29, Combined Community Services received a  Dekko Foundation grant of $150,000. With this grant, CCS was able to complete its building project and capital campaign debt free. Since CCS continues to operate on donations from the community and does not use any tax dollars for its programs, the grant will enable more services …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mitch Daniels says he plans to ask his potential successors whether the state should set up a health care exchange. States have until Nov. 16 to submit a plan to the federal government for a health exchange. Daniels said Tuesday he does not want to make a decision that binds the …read more.

A diverse—and delicious—range of local restaurants were selected for the first-ever Northern Indiana Foodie Trail, launched this month by the Northern Indiana Tourism Development Commission in partnership with Midwest Living magazine. Twenty-eight restaurants from seven counties made the cut to be included on the trail, which provides visitors to Northern Indiana with an easy-to-follow guide …read more.

USDA Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Undersecretary Michael Scuse is touring drought-stricken farms tomorrow and Thursday to survey the damage. Farmers in Indiana experienced a dry and mild spring which led to early planting in many parts of the state. Lack of rainfall and the extreme heat complicated the growing season and pollination of the …read more.

Hentz Manufacturing LLC of Fort Wayne is planning to add nearly 100 workers to fill an order for more than 10,000 beds. Georgia-based Disc-O-Bed has enlisted the help of the company to fulfill a military contract. The company, which currently has about 65 workers, is looking to fill cutting, sewing, warehousing and maintenance jobs. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Today Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman’s Symosium on Rurual Philanthropy is providing community leaders real ideas. The symposium is taking place now until 3:30 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus. Skillman says the goal is to create partnerships that will stimulate rural economies and engage youth. The event was …read more.

Federal Mogul, a wiper blade manufacturing operation, has announced it will move ahead with plans to close its plant in Michigan City. The move is expected to affect 96 workers. In the WARN notice to the state in June, the company announced plans to merge the operation with a wiper blade plant in Mexico to …read more.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Riders on the South Shore Line trains are already preventing harmful greenhouse gas emissions by foregoing their cars, but thanks to a new partnership with Northern Indiana Public Service Company, their commute will now be entirely green.   Beginning today, all of the South Shore Line’s services and 41 daily trains running …read more.

A new orthopedic company coming to Warsaw was granted tax abatements Monday night that will ultimately total a city contribution of $162,763. The abatements were voted on unanimously by the city council after they approved the area at 4130 Corridor Dr., Warsaw, an economic revitalization area. Iconacy Orthopedic Implants LLC plans to move into a …read more.

The Indiana Tree Project announced today it will be pairing with Groupon Grassroots to support and expand Indiana’s state forests. Groupon Grassroots is the philanthropic arm of the company that uses the collective action model to raise money for different causes. The project aims to plant one million trees and create 1,000 acres of new …read more.

The 2012 Mad Anthony’s Charity Classic raised $140,000 for the Mad Anthony’s Children’s Hope House, the event’s highest total in more than 10 years. A first-ever host, a new format and a field full of the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s most accomplished young players all contributed to the record-breaking fundraiser event. Mad Anthony’s officials presented …read more.

CARMEL, IN – If elected, the Republican candidate for Governor would set a goal of procuring 3 percent of Indiana’s business contracts from veteran-owned businesses, Mike Pence announced today. He also would pursue accreditation for the state’s veterans affairs agency and expand educational scholarships for children of service men and women. Pence unveiled his ideas …read more.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The former owner of Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. is endowing a multimillion dollar scholarship at Ivy Tech Community College. Dr. Thomas G. Coley, chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College North Central Region, announced July 12, that Mervin D. Lung and his wife, Dorothy, have endowed their namesake scholarship with a gift …read more.

An Elkhart County RV maker is seeking an abatement that would allow the addition of nearly 450 jobs. Forest River Inc. plans to go before the Goshen City Council Tuesday night to ask for the tax break on a proposed expansion. Forest River plans to upgrade facilities and hire additional employees at its plants in …read more.

WorkOne is collaborating with local non-profit organizations to sponsor a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1522 Linden St., South Bend. Multiple positions are available from industries including manufacturing, logistics, distribution and warehousing, construction, banking and marketing and retail. The event is expected to …read more.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held at Luxe Studio and Diva, two new businesses sharing one location in the Village at Winona, 803 E. Canal St. Luxe Studio offers hair care service with a luxurious experience and Diva is a boutique of women’s treasures. Pictured in the photo, from left, are Karen Meyer, TCU and …read more.

ELKHART, INDIANA, JULY 13, 2012. – A coalition of regional stakeholders has launched a workforce and talent initiative aimed at filling existing positions and developing long-term solutions for talent attraction and development. The effort is led by the Corporate Partnership for Economic Growth (CPEG: www.cpeg.org), WorkOne, and the Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County, Fulton …read more.

Indiana Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Julia A. Wickard has announced that 22 counties are authorized for emergency grazing of the Conservation Reserve Program. Among the counties approved for CRP emergency grazing regionally are: Allen, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble and Wabash. The CRP emergency grazing authorization for 2012 is effective immediately and currently …read more.

Washington D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a package of program improvements that will deliver faster and more flexible assistance to farmers and ranchers devastated by natural disasters. Vilsack announced three significant improvements to decades-old USDA programs and processes related to Secretarial disaster designations: a final rule that simplifies the process for Secretarial …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The term ‘Hoosier hospitality’ wasn’t coined lightly. “Generations of Hoosiers have been contributing to their communities,” said Gov. Mitch Daniels. “There is never a task too great or a job too small, I am constantly reminded of the positive impact that volunteers make on the quality of life for our neighbors.” To recognize …read more.

South Bend, Ind. — For the first time this year, all 92 Indiana Counties are in a level of draught, according to a recent U.S. Drought Moniter update. Counties in the northeast, southwest and south-central portions of the state are in extreme drought, the second highest level. Parts of Vanderburgh and Posey Counties are now …read more.

The Builders Association of Kosciusko-Fulton Counties donated to Kiwanis Club of Warsaw recently. Members of Kiwanis donated their time to serve as Parade Home greeters. Chairman of that project, Eric Merley, pictured at left, of Hall & Marose Agency, receives a check from Joni Truex, Executive officer of BAKFC. Also pictured is Larry Peppel, Kiwanis …read more.

Gov. Mitch Daniels said today that a preliminary look at fiscal data shows Indiana will close the 2012 Fiscal Year with reserves of more than $2 billion and a structural surplus, meaning annual revenue in excess of annual expenses, of more than $500 million. With reserves totaling at least 14 percent of the state’s budget, …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County recently invested $1,566,448 in 52 local programs which will help people improve their lives in our community. Additionally, at the request of the donor, $181,969 was sent to other United Ways for program support. United Way Vision Councils assess programs in the focus areas of education, income and health. This …read more.

Grace College is one of 31 schools participating in Indiana Private College Week, July 23-27. Campus tours and admissions/financial aid meeting are available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Grace College saw a record-breaking 17 percent increase in incoming freshman enrollment for the Fall 2011 semester. This was largely due to the fact …read more.

Roger Cromer, president and chief executive officer of Crossroads Bank, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of five employees. They are Nate Fansher, Joseph Grant, Carolyn Johnston, Jarrod McKee and Kathy Roberts. Nate Fansher has been promoted to vice president, commercial loan operations. Fansher works at the Wabash Branch and has been employed with Crossroads Bank for four …read more.

Seelpa Keshvala, Ph.D. has been appointed the vice chancellor/dean of Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw campus. She will join the college on Aug. 6. Keshvala replaces Randy Maxson, who was appointed executive director of Institutional Effectiveness for Ivy Tech’s North Central Region in December. Keshvala comes to Ivy Tech from Burlington County College in Pemberton, …read more.

Indiana is essentially holding steady on a prominent national list of best states to do business. It is 14th in this year’s rankings compiled by CNBC, up one spot from last year. The business news network ranks Indiana 7th for cost of living, but 40th for quality of life. While the list attracts national attention, Indiana …read more.

INDOT is proud to announce the following Local Public Agencies as recipients of federal funds associated with the Notice of Funding Availability issued April 9, 2012. Kosciusko County has received $122,200 for Phase 5 of the Western Route project. That includes the installation of a roundabout on Old U.S. 30 at Zimmer Road and other …read more.

FISHERS, Ind. (AP) — Marsh Supermarkets Inc. said it plans to close three supermarkets in central Indiana. Marsh spokeswoman Connie Gardner confirmed the impending closings in Anderson, Greenwood and Martinsville to the Indianapolis Business Journal on Tuesday. She didn’t say when the stores would close. The closures will leave two Marsh stores in Anderson, one …read more.

Jackie Walorski, candidate for U.S. Congress 2nd District, recently stopped by the offices of The Papers Inc. for a tour of the printing facility. Walorski and two of her staffers toured the Milford company’s corporate offices and production areas. She said she was surprised by the longevity of a number of employees, some of whom …read more.

Gov. Mitch Daniels joined executives from Busche Enterprise Division Inc., a computer numerical control (CNC) production machining firm, today to announce the company’s plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 120 new jobs by 2015. The Albion-based company, which is known for the machining and assembly of complex castings and forgings for the …read more.

Metzger Trucking of Silver Lake recently donated $5,000 to Kosciusko Lakes & Streams so it can continue efforts to protect the waters in Kosciusko County. In the photo, Micah Metzger, at right, of Metzger Trucking, presents Anna Burke and Nate Bosch of Grace College’s KLAS program, with the check. The money was raised during the Wild …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg says he would promote more adoptions and restore mental health services cut from Indiana’s Department of Child Services if elected in November. Gregg also called for a new office to coordinate responses between state agencies during a news conference Monday. Gov. Mitch Daniels included DCS in a …read more.

Ivy Tech Foundation announced the successful completion of its regional Building Communities. Changing Lives. Vision Campaign to raise funds for the continued educational growth of Ivy Tech’s Kokomo region campuses. Funds were raised for a variety of programs and expansion projects in Kokomo, Logansport, Peru and Wabash communities. The campaign goal was $4,250,000. The total …read more.

Need to map out your recreational activities for the summer in Kosciusko County? Curious about the affordability of living in the Warsaw area or about where to find the best sushi or sunset? Why not get this information from the experts – those who live, work and play here? There is now one website that …read more.

STATEHOUSE — Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today announced his appointment of State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) as a member of the Health Finance Commission. Mishler will also serve as a member of two other interim study committees — the Select Joint Commission on Medicaid Oversight and the Natural Resources Study …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A deal has been reached to keep a popular Indianapolis entertainment venue open. The Athenaeum Foundation and operators of The Rathskeller have agreed to save the Biergarten and allow concerts to continue at the outdoor location. The deal calls for the Biergarten to hold an annual fundraiser to help with foundation expenses. The …read more.

GREENFIELD, Ind. – Irving Materials, Inc. has announced that it has made an asset purchase of Rock Industries from the Smith family of Peru, Indiana. This includes the Peru and Plymouth aggregate quarries. The addition of the two Rock Industries facilities brings IMI Aggregate mining operations to 18 across Indiana. Rock Industries has operated in …read more.

Indiana’s three gubernatorial candidates have committed to three televised debates this fall through the Indiana Debate Commission. Candidates include Democrat John Gregg, Republican Mike Pence and Libertarian Rupert Boneham. The commission is also opening up the process for venues to apply and be considered for the debate locations. Venue requirements are listed on the commission’s …read more.

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said today that a preliminary look at fiscal data shows Indiana will close the 2012 Fiscal Year with reserves of more than $2 billion and a structural surplus, meaning annual revenue in excess of annual expenses of more than $500 million. With reserves totaling at least 14 percent of the state’s …read more.

Shopko announced recently store-wide savings will begin this week at the Syracuse Pamida store as it prepares to begin its conversion to Shopko Hometown. Customers can find savings of up to 30 percent off all items in many departments, including apparel, shoes, sporting goods, toys, bed and bath, furniture, electronics and many more. “This liquidation sale is the first …read more.

Elwood Staffing will be hiring more than 200 employees for the Columbia City area for the months of July through December. Hiring will start in July with six team leaders being hired for all shifts. Industrial supervision experience is required. Pay depends on experience. An additional 200 associates will be hired to work August through …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that it will fund an academic leadership development program that will assist school administrators and principals in improving their classroom observation and coaching skills. The program, which was identified as a need in the original Cambridge Education study funded by OrthoWorx, also coincides with implementation of new statewide requirements for annual teacher …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The government says Indiana seniors and people with disabilities in the Medicare “doughnut hole” coverage gap have saved $93.5 million on prescription drugs since 2010 under the federal health care overhaul. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says that includes Indiana savings of $10 million through the first five months of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Attorney General Greg Zoeller is linking an extra $6 million for victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse to a settlement offer from two of the companies involved. Zoeller said Friday that to get some of the additional $6 million the state is offering, victims need to agree to clear Mid …read more.

National Association of Health Underwriters has named Chris Cotton of Hall & Marose Insurance to its “Soaring Eagle” level of performance at its annual Leading Producers’ Round Table meeting in Las Vegas. This is Cotton’s 11th consecutive year earning the NAHU recognition and his fifth consecutive being honored at NAHU’s highest level. Hardly a token gesture, the 2012 …read more.

Biomet Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of musculoskeletal medical products, announced today the initial closing of the previously announced acquisition of the worldwide trauma business of DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. As part of the initial closing, Biomet has acquired DePuy Trauma’s operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, …read more.