WARSAW — People may have noticed a little activity at the old Golden Corral location on Capital Drive in Warsaw. Since closing in 2014, nothing has occupied the space. Now a car dealership, Lake City Motors, will be using the location for a car lot. The building was originally closed by the Health Department due …read more.

WARSAW — Through its 212 Gives Back campaign, 212 Media Studios supports local nonprofits during the Christmas season. Each December, employees at 212 Media Studios receive a second Christmas bonus—but not for their personal benefit. Instead, they are encouraged to donate the extra money to local nonprofits of their choice. “Our team is very diverse, …read more.

LEESBURG — One of the largest turnouts for a Kosciusko County Board of Realtors event in its history was held Friday evening at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. Approximately 185 realtors, affiliates and guests attended the annual KBOR Christmas gathering. A highlight of the evening was not only the announcements of the 2017 Realtor of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tippy Creek Winery donates $600 and non-perishable food items to Combined Community Services. Tippy Creek Winery held  its annual Wobble Before You Gobble event the night before Thanksgiving benefitting Combined Community Services. Tippy Creek Winery is located 5920 North CR 200E, Leesburg.

WARSAW — Kathy Titus, funeral director and owner of Titus Funeral Home, has announced the promotion of long-time staff member Cory Benz to general manager. Benz, a licensed funeral director, has been employed with the firm for the past several years. During this time, he had worked closely with the late Jerry Titus and was …read more.

LEESBURG — Tippy Creek Winery recently donated $1,234 to the National Consortium of Breast Centers. Tippy Creek Winery held a fundraising event selling shirts that said “Sips for Nips” and held a Fall Into Fashion event for the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure to check out Tippy Creek Winery’s next …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Kosciusko County Community Foundation was recently presented with a $1,200 donation to benefit The Smithstrong Foundation Fund. The donation was presented by Glam owner Michelle Smith LeDrew. The donation represented proceeds, after expenses, from Flight #G3 The Fashion Gala, Glam’s 3rd anniversary fundraiser for the Smithstrong Foundation Fund. The event was held on Nov. …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Anita G. Huff to Internal Audit Officer. In her new role, Huff conducts internal audits and manages various regulatory processes. She previously served as a teller supervisor and has been with the bank for four years. Huff volunteers with Junior Achievement and …read more.

WARSAW — Jennifer Kauffman, CEO of the Vein Institute and MediSpa, recently instructed board-certified neurologists on the aesthetic implications of Botox and dermal fillers. Physicians completing the course titled, “Fundamental Neurotoxins and Dermal Fillers” include Andrea Haller, MD; Marlene Bultemeyer, MD; and Ajay Gupta, MD from Fort Wayne Neurological Center. Many neurologists currently utilize Botox for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has hired Andy McCleary as member relations manager and Main Street coordinator. He previously spent 10 years in sales at GreenMark Equipment. McCleary is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management from Indiana University. He also has an extensive …read more.

WARSAW — Vein Institute & MediSpa, Inc. announces the winners of the recent fall anti-aging event. Jessica Denton received a facial injectable package valued at $5,000 which includes Voluma, Vollure, Restylane, Volbella and Botox. Jessica was one of 15 prize winners during the recent Anti-Aging Autumn Sale. More than $10,000 in services and products were awarded …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — RE/MAX Lakes announced Wednesday, Nov. 15, that Realtor Mindy Scaggs has joined the growing real estate franchise. Scaggs brings to their office more than 25 years of customer service/management experience. “I’m excited to be part of the most productive real estate network and heighten the buying and selling experience for my clients,” …read more.

WARSAW — Fibrous Dysplasia is a rare bone disease, occurring one in every 10,000 births. It’s a gene mutation that occurs in the womb and is oldest known bone tumor disease, the earliest discovery dating back 400,000 years ago. Despite it being the oldest known bone disease there is little information on it. FD can …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This month, Northern Indiana Public Service Company will provide over 60 trees to several area community projects. These trees will provide energy conservation benefits, aid communities in increasing their total urban canopy coverage goals, provide numerous environmental and economic benefits and demonstrate “Right Tree, Right Place” planting practices. Planting sites include:  Humane Indiana …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Builders Association Board of Directors and Committee Meetings took place in Carmel on Nov. 6 and 7. Six members of the Builders Association of Kosciusko – Fulton Counties traveled to attend a state leadership conference and various committee meetings, weighing-in on important discussions and decisions pertaining to building codes and safety, …read more.

By Trisha Steger, BAKFC Executive Officer The Builders Association of Kosciusko – Fulton Counties’ “Coats for Kids” project wrapped up its 22nd year during the week of Nov. 13. A combination of 21 “Coats for Kids” committee members and delivery team volunteers packed and delivered 486 coats to 19 elementary schools in Kosciusko, Fulton and …read more.

WARSAW — Local breeder Ashlee Ryman, associated with Ryman Auto Connection, has answered a veteran’s prayers by donating a puppy to become a service dog. Chris, who wishes to have his last name concealed, from Indianapolis, served with the U.S. Army from 2007-2011 and suffers from extreme post-traumatic stress disorder. After seeing the positive effects …read more.

PIERCETON — Hartman & Sons Painting was started by Gerald Hartman in Pierceton in 1942. Hartman had been told by one of his friends a living could be made by painting barns and roofs.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Workforce Development and OrthoWorx are planning a digital job fair for the Warsaw area from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov.16. As one of three trial programs, it will give selected local orthopedic manufacturing employers the opportunity to virtually present information about their businesses and share brief job descriptions …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce the following promotions.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Aunt Millie’s will close its Fort Wayne Bakery. The phased closing will begin this month, and be completed by April, 2018. About 91 bakery employees will be affected. The company will continue to operate six other bakeries in the Midwest, and the Aunt Millie’s headquarters will remain in Fort Wayne, with about 120 administrative employees.

WARSAW — Glenn Hall has joined Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice as the new executive director. Hall is a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and a 1977 graduate of Warsaw Community High School.

WARSAW — North American Title Company has come to Warsaw. The company held a Business After Hours event with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Nov. 2, kicking off the event with a ribbon cutting in front of the 3534 Commerce Drive, Warsaw, office. NATC is one of the largest real estate settlement organizations in …read more.

WARSAW — WishBone Medical Inc., a new pediatric orthopedic company in Warsaw, announced Reese Myers has taken on the role of vice president of product development. Reese will be responsible for product development and commercialization and will work closely with WishBone’s engineering and marketing departments to coordinate market strategy.

WARSAW —  Judy Brown with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist ® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors. Brown joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation.  All were required to successfully complete …read more.

  WARSAW — The hammering has stopped and the dust has settled. It’s time for new Wausau Homes builders Gina and Evan Schenkel to celebrate their grand opening. They are hosting an open house from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Wausau Homes Warsaw Design Studio, located at 3540 Commerce Drive, Warsaw. …read more.

MILFORD — Judi Clark has been named Supply Chain Manager for Chore-Time, according to Jeff Miller, vice president and general manager for the CTB’s business unit. In her new position, Clark will be responsible for leading all aspects of purchasing, planning and scheduling as well as inventory control and forecasting. Clark joined the Chore-Time team …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a strategic commercialization organization with a focus on the musculoskeletal space, located in Warsaw, today announced the full release of the Arcus™ Staple System through its strategic alliance with Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare. In October 2016, Zimmer Biomet announced an exclusive agreement with Nextremity …read more.

WARSAW — Tranzstar Transportation & Warehousing celebrated the opening of its new kosher certified tank wash at its facility at 1406 W. Winona Avenue, Warsaw, with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 23. President Aubrey Rife spoke to present Kosciusko Chamber members and Lake City Bank representatives before the ribbon cutting, saying that one year ago …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors of WishBone Medical recently voted to fill two seats on the board.  The board unanimously chose to add Jason Bontrager and Dave Weidenbenner to fill these seats.  Bontrager had been a partner in Jayco, Inc. until the company’s acquisition by Thor Industries. The company was founded by his grandfather …read more.

WARSAW — Local women’s fashion boutique Glam, located at 212 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, is turning three this month, and is celebrating with “Flight #G3,” Glam’s annual fashion gala and fundraiser, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. To honor owner Michelle Smith LeDrew’s father Charlie Smith and her brother Scott Smith, who passed away in 2015, …read more.

BLOOMFIELD — MutualFirst Financial Inc. and Universal Bancorp announced Oct. 4, that they have entered into a definitive agreement. Upon the closing of the transaction, expected in early 2018, BloomBank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Universal, will merge into MutualFirst’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, MutualBank. The merger will expand MutualFirst’s presence into central and southern Indiana. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Sept. 27, 212 Media Studios facilitated a four-hour marketing services workshop, hosted by K21 Health Foundation. The seminar delivered insight and resources to aid nonprofits in their efforts to provide health-related services in the community. The workshop’s four sessions covered various communications and marketing topics to help the nonprofits improve their brand …read more.

LEESBURG — A check presentation, and presentations from Cardinal Services and Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer were part of the fourth quarter general luncheon of the Kosciusko Board of Realtors. The event was held Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Tippecanoe Country Club. The luncheon included the recognition of real estate agents anniversaries for five, 10, 15, 20, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Insurance has approved a nearly 13 percent reduction in Workers’ Compensation rates. Commissioner Stephen Robertson says the decrease, which will take effect January 1, will save Indiana businesses approximately $102 million.

  WARSAW — Lovers of hushpuppies and fish and chips will have to travel a little bit further for their next meal. The Warsaw Long John Silver’s at 2601 E. Center St., has officially closed.  Though the doors are locked and all exterior signs have been removed, Warsaw is still listed as one of the 80 …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network KCH hosted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday, Oct. 18, for the new Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Complex. Optimum Performance Sports will be located next to DePuy Synthes on US 30, at the old United Telephone Company location. Construction is now underway with an anticipated completion of March 2018.  “Ten years ago I …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Kristin L. Pruitt has been promoted to executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel; Lisa A. Fulton has been promoted to senior vice president and banking operations executive; and Angie K. Ritchey has been promoted to senior vice president and chief technology officer. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Have you ever had an idea for a new business? Grace College is hosting Lean Canvas and Idea Evaluation workshop 3 – 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The workshop will teach participants how to evaluate ideas and make the adjustments needed for the …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoPediatrics Corp. in Warsaw, an orthopedic company focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market, announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock at public offering price of $13 per share. In addition, OrthoPediatrics has granted the underwriters a 30-day …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Employees at Hi-Grade Egg Producers near North Manchester are slowly picking up the pieces after  a fire last week, killed one million chickens and destroyed several buildings. 

WARSAW —  Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Heidi B. Bruner to Retail Banking Officer. In her new position, Bruner underwrites direct and indirect consumer loans. She has been with the bank for 10 years, most recently as a Retail Loan Specialist. Bruner has an associate’s degree in business management from …read more.

WARSAW — Vein Institute & MediSpa, LLC welcomes Natalie Cole, BSN, RN to the organization. Cole will be providing laser care and skin care to patients. Cole graduated from Goshen College with a degree in nursing and has over 10 years of experience in women’s health care. Safety, as well as comfort, are priorities for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Becker’s Hospital Review released the latest edition of its list of 58 hospitals and health systems with innovation programs, which included the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation for the second consecutive year.  The hospitals and health systems listed have committed to innovation with dedicated centers and departments. Research and development from these …read more.

LEESBURG — Family-owned Maple Leaf Farms responded to the recent calls of help for hurricane victims by sending a truckload of fully cooked poultry products to flood-ravaged southeastern Texas. “As a food company, making a donation of easy-to-serve fully cooked products seemed like a natural way to help the areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey,” said …read more.

GOSHEN — Amy Sink, CEO of Interra Credit Union, Goshen, is the Indiana Credit Union League’s 2017 recipient of the Professional Achievement Award. The presentation was made at the league’s statewide convention in Indianapolis last month. Selected from nominations submitted from credit unions throughout Indiana, the award recognizes professional accomplishments, commitment to the credit union …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Warsaw was recognized for its ongoing support of art and cultural programming by the Chautauqua-Wawasee organization. The award was given to Parkview Warsaw at Chautauqua-Wawasee’s inaugural awards banquet this past Sunday at the Oakwood Resort Event Center. Parkview Warsaw was awarded the Ian and Mimi Rolland Corporate Award for their support of Chautauqua-Wawasee’s …read more.

WARSAW — SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon Stewart, CFP® to associate financial advisor. Stewart joined SYM in May of 2013 as a Client Service Representative and was promoted to the role of Financial Paraplanner in 2015. He is a 2013 graduate of Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne with …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces it is launching a special for anyone purchasing $100 in gift cards.  Now through Dec. 17, individuals will receive a free $10 gift card with each $100 gift card purchase. Every gift list has them, those people who have everything.  What to give those people …read more.

City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented the tax abatement to the council. WARSAW — Patrick Industries, Inc., out of Elkhart, a major RV and industrial component manufacturer and distributer, looks to be expanding to Warsaw’s technology park. City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented the Warsaw Common Council, at their Oct. 2 meeting, with a letter asking the …read more.

WARSAW — Customers eagerly awaited outside the new Warsaw ALDI this morning, Oct. 2, for the store’s grand opening. The new store is located at 945 N. Parker St., replacing the old store located at 3701 Commerce Drive. ALDI has existed in Warsaw for over 20 years. The new store is larger with a more modern …read more.

WARSAW — SYM Financial Advisors welcome Ethan Brown, who joined SYM in March as a client service representative. A Logansport native, Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in business finance from Indiana University, Fort Wayne. SYM Financial Advisors is one of the Midwest’s largest independent wealth management firms with $2.5 billion in assets under management. Headquartered …read more.

WARSAW — Next semester, Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw site will begin to offer Introduction to Agriculture, with hopes to offer more at the site in the coming semesters. These classes allow students in Warsaw and Kosciusko County to begin their associate degree in agriculture close-to-home. They can finish their coursework at the Fort Wayne …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County economy is still growing strong according to current data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. “We are seeing our total employed numbers continuing to increase to their highest levels in the history of the County,” noted George Robertson Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation president. So why is our unemployment rate …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS®  held their annual new member orientation on Sept. 21.  To date, KBOR has welcomed thirty new real estate licensees to their membership in 2017.  New REALTOR® members pledge to protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to serve Kosciusko County well by observing the National Association …read more.

WARSAW —  WishBone Medical held its first shareholder meeting since the founding of the company in January. Investors, employees and guests were given an overall view of WishBone Medical’s fast start at the global headquarters in Warsaw. CEO and Founder Nick Deeter was re-elected unanimously as chairman of the board. CEO Marlin Stutzman and Mary …read more.

WARSAW — Brooks Stogsdill, Warsaw, is the new advertising representative for ‘the PAPER’ Kosciusko County edition, The Mail-Journal and Inkfree News.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Cory E. McClarnon to Commercial Banking Officer, working primarily out of the bank’s Plymouth office. As a commercial banking officer, McClarnon works with businesses in Marshall County and surrounding areas to provide financing and banking solutions. Additionally, he assists loan officers with …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Megan E. Ottinger to Credit Administration Officer. In her new position, Ottinger prepares commercial portfolio reports, maintains online systems and manages administrative staff in her department. She also serves as a subject matter expert for commercial loan operating systems. She has been …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A shipment of eight skids of perishable foods, dry goods and bottled water were generously donated by Chore-Time employees in Milford. They gathered these resources to help one of their long-time customers, Cal-Maine Foods. Cal-Maine Foods is a major egg producer in the USA. Many of Cal-Maine’s employees near their Wharton, Texas …read more.

WARSAW — Da-Lite continues its support of Fellowship Missions with a flag raffle that involved raffling off the American Flags that were formerly hanging in the Warsaw-based manufacturing facility. The flags are replaced yearly, and raffled off for charity. The employee raffle raised $513. This total is in addition to the previous year’s donations and …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the United Methodist Church of Pierceton as being chosen September Business of the Month. Starting in 1861, the United Methodist Church has always pursued in ensuring that all those who visited Pierceton had a safe place to call home. The building, as it stands …read more.

Pictured, from left, are Ron Shoemaker, Warsaw councilman; Cindy Kohlmorgen, VP of operations; Samantha Bacon, marketing assistant; Dave Abernathy, Via CU president and CEO; Tracy Speigle, branch manager; Karen Foster, teller; Georgette Miller, VP of lending; Tony Melton, HR manager; Michelle Peterson, marketing manager; Beth Combs, insurance agent; and Rob Parker, chamber president. WARSAW — …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a Strategic Commercialization Organization in the musculoskeletal space, located in Warsaw, “The Orthopedic Capital of the World,” announced that it has achieved record setting revenue for the first half of 2017. Nextremity Solutions believes that the successes the Company is seeing are directly tied to its surgeon-driven i3TM Strategic Solutions …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Joshua Varab, disaster relief coordinator from World Compassion Network, and Ben Metzger, shop foreman from Metzger Trucking Company, took a truckload of supplies to Houston, Texas this week. The truckload contained 22 pallets of food, personal hygiene supplies and cleaning products. All the products were donated to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. …read more.

EASTON, PA — A federal jury in Easton, Pa., has begun hearing allegations in a suit filed by a former medical device salesman against Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw. The former salesman, Dominick Pistone, is suing the Warsaw orthopedic company for $15 million for wrongful and retaliatory termination. Pistone filed a lawsuit June 27, 2016, against his …read more.

WARSAW —  OrthoWorx announced the upcoming Think Ortho Tour, a program for eighth-grade students of area schools and their parents/guardians that encourages students to pursue technical careers in the growing orthopedic industry. The event will be held on Oct. 5 and will include tours of Ivy Tech’s Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, the Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Kaleigh Stoddard of SYM Financial Advisors recently earned the Certified Financial Planner designation and SYM Financial Advisors welcomed Sydney Cale to the team. Kaleigh Stoddard CFP®, Financial Paraplanner with SYM Financial Advisors, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to use the Certified Financial Planner™ and CFP® certification marks in …read more.

WARSAW — AcceLINX, the musculoskeletal health business accelerator launched by OrthoWorx, will present a webinar at 4 p.m. on Sept. 28, to provide entrepreneurs important information regarding reimbursement considerations and their impact on their start-up businesses. “It can be tempting to focus on the technology behind a product or therapy, but ultimately success will be …read more.

WARSAW — ALDI, one of America’s major grocery stores, will offer grocery shoppers a smarter alternative as it opens a new Warsaw store at a new location. The new Warsaw store will be located at 945 N. Parker St., replacing the Warsaw store located at 3701 Commerce Drive. To celebrate the opening of the new …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Ben A. Rice to Assistant Vice President, Credit Administration Officer. In this new position, Rice manages a team of credit analysts who support commercial bankers. He also underwrites Small Business Administration loans. He has been at the bank seven years. Rice attended …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Client Relationship Manager of Kosciusko and Elkhart Counties, Juli Eckel and Commercial Banker of St. Joseph County, Shelley Pulaski are recent graduates of the Indiana Bankers Association Commercial Lending School. The 2017 IBA Commercial Lending School was held in June at the IBA Center for Professional Development in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indiana Bankers …read more.

WARSAW — With the departure of Combined Community Service’s Director of Client (Emergency) Assistance Peggi Lisenbee Wright on Aug. 16, CCS welcomes its new Direct of Emergency Assistance Christie Borzeniatow. Borzeniatow started with CCS as an intern in August of 2009, gaining experience in both the emergency assistance department working as the emergency assistance coordinator after …read more.

WARSAW — Jennifer Kauffman, CEO of Vein Institute & MediSpa, Inc. was a clinical instructor for an educational session titled Advanced Botox and Facial Fillers. The two weekend sessions held in Indianapolis on July 22 and 29 were attended by physicians and nurses from across the country. Kauffman lectures nationally and is recognized for her …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — MutualBank is proud to announce the upgrade of their company-wide wellness initiative from a 3-Star AchieveWELL workplace to a 4-Star AchieveWELL organization by the Wellness Council of Indiana. MutualBank’s advancement to 4-Star is a direct result of the company’s continued support of wellness, not just in the physical health areas, but also in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — MutualBank and LPL Financial announce the appointment of Heath Simcoe as LPL Financial Advisor in Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties, specializing in financial services such as investments, retirement planning, college planning, IRA rollovers and more. Prior to joining MutualBank, Heath displayed exemplary leadership and quantifiable results in his roles as Sales Manager, Operations Manager …read more.

WARSAW — The message at the Annual State of Indiana Manufacturing Tour and Regional Summit that took place at Zimmer-Biomet Aug. 23 was clear: teens and young adults entering the workforce should look towards manufacturing. Indiana Manufacturing Association President Brian Burton presented a number of details regarding Indiana’s income and job market statistics. One of …read more.

SYRACUSE —  Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces their plan to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day at The Pier Restaurant. From open until close on Monday, Sept.18, guests can enjoy a cheeseburger with a side of French fries for only $7. Relax and dine in the restaurant or on the shaded outdoor patio …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Mike Poore has been appointed regional president and chief executive officer of Lutheran Health Network, effective today. He has served as interim CEO of Lutheran Health Network since mid-June. “Under Mike Poore’s leadership, Lutheran Health Network is accelerating its progress on key operational and strategic initiatives,” said Tim L. Hingtgen, president and …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting fall classes on Sept. 5. Classes will run through Oct. 29. Classes for youth will include swim lessons and gymnastics classes for all ages. Classes for adults this fall include group exercise and Indoor Group Cycling classes, classes for older adults and water aerobics in both the warm …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At their recent general business meeting, REALTOR® and affiliate members participated in a win/win event. For every $99 Contribution to their REALTOR® Political Action Committee, KBOR committed to donating $25 to local food banks. Due to the success of that drive, KBOR was able to present the Syracuse and Victory Rock Food Pantries …read more.

WARSAW — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Alyssa Lowe, Director of Development, of Combined Community Services, has recently completed her third year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Villanova University in Villanova, Pa. “Institute …read more.

INDIANA — RE/MAX INTEGRA, Midwest released its 2017 Summer Recreational Properties Report providing insight into the latest trends in the recreational housing markets across Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin as the summer buying season reaches its peak. In almost every region, buyers are competing for fewer available homes in the recreational market, similar to buyers in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Block of LOVE is an annual event that celebrates the community’s support of MudLOVE and raises money for Water for Good’s clean water initiatives in the Central African Republic. It features music artists, food trucks, activities and an interactive social good marketplace. Each year it attracts close to 1,500 people from …read more.

WARSAW — Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Lori Horney was the top loan originator for their Warsaw office for the month of July 2017. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their fellow peers.  Horney has been with …read more.

WARSAW — As a business leader and involved citizen in Warsaw, Allstate exclusive agency owner, Steven Westrick, has been selected as an Allstate Premier Agency for 2017. The agency is located at 107 E Center St. in Warsaw and can be reached at (574) 267-3587. The Allstate Premier Agency designation is bestowed upon 26 percent …read more.

WARSAW — A former Business Services Officer, Maja Master, returned to MutualBank as Financial Center Manager of the State Road 15 and CR 250 North location. In her new role, Maja builds strong and long lasting customer relationships by reviewing all aspects of customer needs, wants, and dreams. Quoting Wade Boggs, “A positive attitude causes …read more.

WARSAW — Rise’n Roll has officially announced the location of their new Warsaw franchise. The popular Amish style bakery will be setting up shop right off of SR 15 and north of US 30, where Angelo’s Pizza used to be at 2568 Walton Boulevard. It has not yet been announced when the location will be …read more.

WARSAW — The Union Tool Corporation proudly welcomes another member of the fourth generation to its family-owned business, started by Karl J. Heinzelman in 1944.  Nick Simpson joins Union Tool after working several years in hospitality sales in Bloomington for a leading hospitality company.  During that time, Simpson was promoted to several roles including sales manager, …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx announced that Cathy Limina is returning to private industry and stepped down from her role as Chief Operating Officer on Aug. 4.  Brad Bishop, OrthoWorx Executive Director, will assume leadership of the organization and will work with the board of directors to determine future staffing requirements. “Cathy has an opportunity to return …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank recently promoted Chris D. Merrill to Vice President, Technology Services Manager and welcomed Lane R. Davis to its Risk Management Team. Merrill has been promoted to Vice President, Technology Services Manager. In this position, he is responsible for the daily operations of the department, which supports the bank’s network and technology users. He …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau on being selected for Business of the Month for August. The non-profit has been in operation for over thirty years and serves as a destination management and marketing organization. Building quality of place and driving visitors to …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Several hundred people could be laid off from the AM General plant in Mishawaka.

WINONA LAKE — Grace Village Retirement Community is pleased to announce its new director of nursing, Cassie Wiggs. Wiggs diligently worked at Grace Village for seven years prior to her advancement to her new position as director of nursing. Her journey at Grace Village began in 2010 when she was hired as the assistant director of …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Board of Directors held a ribbon cutting as part of their July board meeting. This celebration was to highlight the recent expansion of their conference center located within the Farm Bureau agency on Biomet Drive in Warsaw. This was completed along with the structural renovation and technology updates …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Grace College is identified as the fourth most-affordable online Master’s in Counseling degree program nationwide in Grad School Hub’s recent ranking. Grad School Hub considered accreditation, tuition, other rankings and recognitions to formulate its list. Grace College’s program stood out from the other 50 institutions considered due to its quality and affordability. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — This fall, Grace College & Seminary will commence an Associate of Science degree in Ministry Leadership in coordination with Christian University GlobalNet from Our Daily Bread Ministries. This brand-new, one-of-a-kind program will blend relevant CUGN certificate courses with applied learning through Grace College. All course content is available online and requires no …read more.

WARSAW — WishBone Medical, Inc., a new pediatric orthopedic company, has announced the official launch of the Exact Osteotomy System.  The Exact Osteotomy System provides precise and repeatable osteotomies for all types of pediatric orthopedic surgery.  The first launch to this system are guides specifically for juvenile bunion surgery and are an accurate aid in …read more.

WARSAW — Twenty-five years ago, Warsaw’s only comic book and video game store opened the doors to its small store front. Thanks to a loyal customer base, Chimp’s Comix & Video Games, 919 E. Winona Ave, Warsaw, is celebrating their 25th anniversary this Saturday, July 22, with the first of what is going to be …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The Indiana Department of Child Services has appointed Erin Shidler manager of Region 3. In this role she will provide broad oversight and supervision for the Region 3 area, which includes Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties. Also, she will serve as a field representative to the DCS’ central office in …read more.