INDIANAPOLIS — Farmers rebounding from the ravaging drought of 2012 are projected to harvest a record amount of corn and a third-highest yield of soybeans nationwide, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released Monday (Aug. 12). Indiana farmers are expected to bring in their second-highest bounty of corn. “To say what a difference […]
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A group of children participating in the TradeWinds Summer Camp program heard about the sad plight of animals on “death row” at Gary Animal Control and decided to do something about it. Friday the youngsters, ranging in age from age 5 to 18, took part in the first ever “Color Run”. The children pledged to
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INDIANAPOLIS – Purdue Extension recognized the leadership and achievements of two Indiana women by honoring them with its Women in Agriculture awards. The annual awards, presented Wednesday (Aug. 14) at the Indiana State Fair, recognize innovative women who have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. “We need to spotlight women who are committed to the
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New concepts are constantly emerging in marketing. We’ve seen the rise of “green marketing” — appealing to people’s environmental concerns by emphasizing recycled packaging and the like. And mobile marketing, finding new ways to get the attention of potential customers clutching hand-held devices. There’s a lot to be said for new strategies, but it sometimes
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SOUTH BEND — Bipin Bipin Doshi, president of Schafer Industries has announced the appointment of Thomas L. Troyan as manager of the company’s Gear Unit where he is responsible for three plant locations including managing customer and supplier relations. Troyan joined Schafer Industries when the company acquired two axle manufacturing plants in Ohio where he
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SOUTH BEND — Dora Hospitality names Brandon Gill as the new General Manager of the Ivy Court Inn & Suites, South Bend IN of its 49-room hotel located at 1404 Ivy Court South Bend, IN 46637. In his new role, Gill will oversee will direct all areas of the hotel’s operations, including guest services, sales
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JAK’S Warehouse and Pet Supplies Plus in Dyer team up for Humane Society Calumet Area Fire Relief Drive. The Humane Society Calumet Area was struck with a fire this past July. While none of the 300 plus animals were harmed, the facility did lose most of their linens and cleaning supplies. In an effort to
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MUNSTER – Members of Troop #105 culminated their 5th grade year by earning the highest award possible for Junior Girl Scouts – the Bronze Award – and learned about helping others in the process. “As part of our project, our troop donated toys to the sick children staying on the Pediatrics floor of Community Hospital
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