By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE — Walmart’s public relations director says the retail giant chose Indiana for its first milk processing plant in North America because of its location and “progressive farmer and dairy community.” Kevin Thompson says Fort Wayne beat out several locations in surrounding states for the facility expected …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Good news came today, Friday, March 18, as Walmart announced plans to build a brand-new milk processing plant in the Fort Wayne area. Inside Indiana Business reports the facility will be 250,000 square feet and is projected to bring some 200 new jobs to the area by the end of 2017. News …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Walmart supplier Huisken Meat Company is recalling nearly 90,000 pounds of beef patties because they could be contaminated with extraneous wood.

BAY CITY, MICH. — Shortly after a Bay City man proposed to his girlfriend at Wal-Mart, the pair shoplifted jewelry and sex toys, police say, leading the newly engaged couple to spend their New Year’s Eve in jail.

MECHANICSBURG, PENN. — Most people are familiar with Santa C., but in central Pennsylvania a man referred to as Santa B has created quite a buzz by getting in on the cause of Claus.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw, Officials at Wal-Mart Super Center reported an individual stole $100 through a quick change scam  

OHIO — Evenflo has unveiled a new car seat that the company hopes will help save the lives of children by preventing them from being left inside a hot vehicle. The new car seat is called the Evenflo Embrace DLX and comes equipped with sensor-safe technology that includes a receiver which plugs into the on-board …read more.

Broadview Networks, a communications provider for small businesses on the east coast, has used data from the research firm Hoover’s to create a map of the companies with the most revenue in each state in the last fiscal year. Banks, automakers and large-scale retailers were among those at the top. The three with the biggest …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:01 p.m. Monday, June 8, 7800 block North CR 400E, Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was called by Harry Caudill in reference to a fraud report. 12:55 a.m. Monday, June 8, 7200 block West Racoon Lane, Claypool. Heather Traster reported a battery. 7:42 …read more.

By TERRY SHEPHERD Wednesday was fun day at the Senior Center in Warsaw. Although it was chilly, you can see by the photos that the birds didn’t care and there was plenty of sunshine for all the bright smiles that entered the center. There was a luncheon served, complete with salads, sandwiches and beautiful desserts. …read more.

By Chuck Knebl Communications Manager, WorkOne Northern Indiana WorkOne is hosting a multi-employer job fair featuring five local employers. This job fair will run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, April 27, at WorkOne Elkhart, located at 430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart. The employers featured at this job fair include: HMS Host, looking for full …read more.

Police officers responding to a report of domestic violence at a Plainfield, IN, Walmart discovered a mobile meth lab in the parking lot shortly after 6 p.m. last night. A caller had contacted police regarding a man striking a woman in the parking lot at 2372 E. Main Street. The caller provided a description of …read more.

Walmart has announced a $1 billion investment in its workers, including pay raises starting this month for associates. This is the first company-wide increase in wages since the announcement in February that the retail giant would begin providing more opportunities for its workers. With the raise, workers in Indiana will earn at least $1.75 an …read more.

A woman was discovered to be living in a Walmart store in Grand Blanc, Michigan, last week and had been there for at least two days before being asked to leave. Employees of the store finally noticed the 45 year old woman on security cameras and approached her, but she refused to go. Police had …read more.

Wal-Mart of Warsaw is participating in a national campaign to support The Salvation Army with its efforts during the holidays to help those in need. A display will be at the front of the store near the Market entrance where donors can leave new toys and new or gently used coats. The collection will take …read more.

On Friday, Oct. 3, Leesburg Elementary School was honored as Wal-Mart’s School of the Year. Brock Heyneman, store manager of Wal-Mart’s Warsaw location, says it’s the company’s way of giving back to the local community. This is the third year the local Wal-Mart has honored a local school. Heyneman says the school of the year …read more.

Emergency personnel were called to a report of smoke at Warsaw Walmart. However, upon further investigation, the report has been deemed unfounded. According to Walmart Store Manager Brock, due to the work of cleaning crews on the roof of the building, dust and dirt filtered into the ventilation system at the store, resembling smoke to …read more.

The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 held its annual Christmas with a Cop event at the Warsaw Walmart Saturday morning. Reporter Alyssa Richardson attended the event and provided the photos.

(UPDATE: Purdue University and Indiana University Alumni recently rang against one another at Walmart to see who could collect the most donations for The Salvation Army. Purdue collected $1,688.76 to best IU’s $478.50. The total for the event was $2,167.26. “We appreciate the support of these two alumni associations and their willingness to ring the …read more.

Francisco J. Gonzalez The man who drove drunk and slammed into a horse pulling a wagon load of Amish teens last fall will spend approximately 18 months in county work release. Francisco J. Gonzalez, 25, of Warsaw, was driving drunk on Sept. 29, 2012, shortly before midnight. Traveling south on Sheldon Street near Walmart, he …read more.

[weaver_youtube -qmSBCGGwuo rel=0] Walmart announced yesterday that the recipient of this year’s Walmart School of the Year is Jefferson Elementary. Students, teachers, administration and Walmart personnel packed into the Jefferson Elementary gym to listen to the names of the 20 teachers who would receive $50 gift cards from the store. These gift cards will be used …read more.

Danny and Roberta Gregory recently celebrated 25 years with Subway. Since purchasing the Marketplace Subway in Warsaw in September 1988, the Gregorys have opened eight additional locations. Three of those locations were opened in 1989, including Nappanee, Syracuse and Detroit St. in Warsaw. The Gregorys, also own and operate Bremen, Milford, North Webster, Lake Street in …read more.

According to Warsaw Police Department, a Syracuse man has been arrested on meth charges at a local Warsaw Store. Officials received information regarding a male subject who appeared to be sleeping on a bench inside of Walmart for approximately 6 hours. According to WPD, contact was made with the male subject who has been identified …read more.

Over 76 children from Kosciusko County participated in the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 Christmas with a Cop program Saturday morning at the Warsaw Wal-Mart. FOP members met with families at the local Wal-Mart to assist in providing clothing and presents for over 76 children. Families were divided among various officers from throughout Kosciusko …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPww_Exj8aw]   It’s official! The Christmas season is underway and Santa and Mrs. Claus are in Warsaw this weekend taking children’s Christmas wishes. The most famous couple of the season arrived in grand style at the Warsaw Walmart this morning, escorted via firetruck by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Santa and Mrs. Claus are available for …read more.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving in Warsaw in grand style tomorrow morning! Courtesy of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving via firetruck to the Warsaw Walmart at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The holiday couple will be available for photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mrs. Claus tells …read more.

A woman test driving a car from the Warsaw Auto Plex was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for treatment after a collision at SR 15 and CR 250 North near Walmart. According to a police report, Cindy Stiver, 56, Warsaw, was northbound on SR 15 returning to the auto dealership when Stanton Frantz, 61, of …read more.

A Rochester duo was arrested Monday outside the Warsaw Walmart for allegedly having a mobile methamphetamine lab on a mo-ped. Police were alerted to the possible mobile lab by a tipster who called the Kosciusko 911 Dispatch Center. Upon arriving at the discount store, an officer located the mo-ped and its occupants: Deborah Brooke Grindle, 25, …read more.