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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
