Crossroads bank has opened its new location here in Warsaw.

Bethany Madding has joined Crossroads Bank as a Branch Manager in Warsaw. She received an Associate’s of Science degree in both Criminal Justice and Business Administration from Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw.

WABASH — Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of John Warren. Warren has joined Crossroads Bank as senior vice president, business development officer in Warsaw. He is a life-long resident of the Warsaw area and brings with him 24 years of community banking experience. As a community banker, he enjoys the opportunity to assist individuals, business …read more.

TCU Hosts Cash Giveaway Tonight At Tiger Den WARSAW — A special pre-game ceremony will be held in the Tiger Den on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Warsaw Community High School boys’ basketball home game against Homestead. Officials from Warsaw Community Schools and Teachers Credit Union will celebrate year three of a 10-year community partnership …read more.

WABASH — FFW Corporation, the parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, announced earnings for the three months ended Sep. 30, 2019. The three months ended Sep. 30, 2019 represented a return on average common equity of 10.77 percent compared to 10.82 percent for the three month period ended Sept. 30, 2018. The three months ended Sept. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Crossroads Bank announces the promotion of Jeanetta Slabaugh. Slabaugh has been promoted to assistant vice president branch manager in Syracuse. She is a graduate of Wawasee High School and graduated from Beer Real Estate School. She previously worked as an assistant manager and realtor at Realty World Professional Group. Slabaugh also worked at …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce the following promotions: Sheena L. White has been promoted to vice president, merchant and cardholder services manager. In this position, White leads the team that provides merchant and cardholder services to bank customers, including payment and services solutions for merchants and revolving credit products for businesses …read more.

SYRACUSE — New Hope Pet Rescue, organized in 1999, is a rescue for unwanted and abandoned animals in the Syracuse area. Now located at 72555 CR 29, Syracuse, it shelters more than 70 cats and a small number of dogs that are available to foster or adopt. The center provides foster and veterinary care, proper …read more.

The Papers Inc. promoted Scott Slusser to director of technology Monday, June 19.

WABASH — Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of Todd Lybarger. Todd Lybarger has joined Crossroads Bank as a Vice President/Commercial and Agricultural Lending Officer in Columbia City and Syracuse, where he will be serving clients in Whitley, Kosciusko and Noble Counties. Todd resides in the North Manchester area and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Candy A. Little to vice president. Little, who is the consumer solutions manager, manages the team that works with individuals with consumer loans and mortgages who are experiencing difficulty with repayment. She also monitors loans and works with lending agencies and other …read more.

WARSAW — Seymour Midwest, a family-owned, global supplier to the specialty hand tools market, announced the appointment of Bill Pipp and Matt Teevan to the company’s executive leadership team. Pipp, who most recently managed Seymour Midwest’s marketing and product development activities, will now lead the company’s global sales activities as senior vice president of sales. …read more.

WARSAW — Seymour Midwest announced the promotion of Ryan Miller to the newly created role of coatings division manager. Previously, Miller was the director of sales for protective, decorative and surface finishing. In his new position, Miller will be responsible for all global sales for the coatings division and will lead the product development and marketing activities …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced the promotion of Amy Cannon to program director. Cannon was hired in 2012 as program officer. Her initial responsibilities included administrative processes related to grants from community funds, Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up fund, KEYS and scholarships. “Amy’s promotion is a reflection of the management level responsibilities she …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced it has promoted Kathy Madden to office manager of its Warsaw west office. Madden supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and handles small business loans. Madden has been with the bank for …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Amanda M. Gaerte has been promoted to treasury management implementation officer. In this position, Gaerte provides customer service and support to treasury management services clients and employees. She also works with clients throughout the product implementation and training process.

WARSAW — MutualBank has announced the promotion of Juli Eckel to client relationship manager in Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties. Eckel served as a business development officer, financial center manager and, most recently, cash management services manager during her 11-year tenure. In her role, Eckel is responsible for new business development and cultivating deeper relationships with …read more.

By CAITLIN STEINER Marketing Officer, Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced it has promoted Kim K. Strawbridge to office manager of its Milford office. Strawbridge, who is also assistant office manager of the bank’s Syracuse office, supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police, Bremen Post BREMEN — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the reclassification of Master Trooper Mike Gruett to the position of detective. Most notably, Gruett received a Bronze Star from the department in 1995 for his part in the heroic rescue of a woman …read more.

By JAMIE FAULKNER Vice President of Marketing, MutualBank WARSAW — MutualBank announced the promotion of Juli Eckel to client relationship manager, Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties. Eckel  brings an outstanding record of customer service to her new position, having served MutualBank as a business development officer, financial center manager and, most recently, cash management services manager …read more.

WARSAW — Recently serving in a relationship banker capacity, MutualBank promoted Maja Master to business services officer for Kosciusko County. In her new role, Master will assist commercial clients throughout the entire bank footprint with account questions, conduct annual account reviews and ensure each is equipped with MutualBank’s array of business products and services. Master …read more.

By KIM HARVEY Director Of Marketing, SYM Financial Advisors WINONA LAKE — Registered Investment Advisory firm SYM Financial Advisors announced the promotion of Andy Popenfoose to chief investment officer. The announcement was made by Rod Coleman, SYM Financial president. “Andy joined SYM with a great deal of industry experience,” said Coleman. “The research he conducts …read more.

By KIM HARVEY
Director of Marketing, SYM Financial Advisors

WARSAW — SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Slocum to Financial Advisor.

By MARY HORAN Vice President, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced it has promoted Laura A. Hartley to vice president, transaction processing manager. In this position, Hartley is responsible for managing deposit operations, item processing, lockbox and the mailroom. She has been with the bank for …read more.

SYRACUSE — Judges came out Oct. 24 to judge the many creative lamppost displays produced by local businesses and organizations for the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual contest.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A short meeting took place last night, Aug. 27, in which the county council reviewed and approved several budget changes to take place next fiscal year.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank has promoted Ryan L. Hart to vice president, commercial banking officer. Hart works with commercial customers in the Indianapolis area. He has been with the bank since 2004 and he has been working in the financial services industry for 11 years. Hart has a bachelor’s degree in finance and entrepreneurship …read more.

Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of Lisa Swogger as commercial lending vice president in the Columbia City and Syracuse offices. Lisa is a graduate of Woodlan High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from International Business College majoring in accounting. Lisa has her Indiana real estate license and Indiana life and health …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced their upcoming homestand schedule. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online at SouthBendCubs.com or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988. Monday, July 6 vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps, 7:05 p.m. Gates open at …read more.

By MARY HORAN Vice President, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Lake City Bank Lake City Bank is pleased to announce the following promotions. Lili A. Dailey has been promoted to vice president, trust operations manager. She has been with the bank since 1998. She graduated from Indiana Business College with an associate’s degree in …read more.

By KELLY BRUBAKER Marketing Director, Millers Health Systems Millers Health Systems has announced several recent promotions. RN Jennifer Gappa, has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of human resources. Gappa is a certified HR Professional-PHR and S-CP and licensed as a health facilities administrator. She earned her RN from Purdue and bachelor’s …read more.

Edward Jones has announced the promotion of Brenda Bricker, Warsaw, to senior office administrator at the Wabash branch office of financial services. She has been with Edward Jones for three years. A branch office administrator is responsible for the daily operation of the office, including providing top-notch client service, supporting marketing activities and staying updated …read more.

By PEGGI WRIGHT Director of Client Assistance, Combined Community Services The Seventh Annual Glass Slipper will be held Saturday, April 18, at Combined Community Services, 1195 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. This year there will be two different times for the event, an early afternoon shift and an early evening shift. Cailin Clay is hoping this will …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristin Whitacre to Financial Advisor. Whitacre joined SYM in March 2012 as an Associate Advisor, and works directly with portfolio and wealth management clients to recommend and deliver strategies for achieving their financial objectives. She holds a B.S. in Financial Counseling and Planning from Purdue …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The 2015 Fort Wayne TinCaps season is rapidly approaching. Opening Day at Parkview Field on Sunday, April 12, is just 55 days away. Season tickets are already available for purchase, while single game tickets go on sale Wednesday. And now, fans can have a better idea of the BIG FUN that’s in …read more.

Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of Brenda Bulger as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager at the Syracuse Branch of Crossroads Bank. Brenda, a life time resident of the area, is a graduate of Wawasee High School and has been in the banking industry for over 18 years. She has received recognition and awards in sales …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools recently crowned the 2014 Prom Queen and King, Vanessa Malagon and Moses Marandet. The theme of this year’s prom was classic hollywood.

Triton Jr.-Sr. High School held its annual prom on Saturday, April 26, at Christo’s in Plymouth with a masquerade theme. The royal court was comprised of Courtney Zentz, queen; Cole Creighbaum, king; Jayden Mosier, prince; and Becca Kennedy, princess.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Chad Larsh, of Warsaw, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant and has been appointed to serve as Bremen Post District Commander. Larsh earned the promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process. Larsh is a native of La Fontaine, but now resides in Warsaw. He graduated from Southwood …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.