James C. Marcuccilli, president and chief executive officer of STAR Financial Bank, Fort Wayne, and chairman of the board of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA), has been named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Mike Pence. The award, the highest honor bestowed by the governor of Indiana, recognizes Hoosiers who complete distinguished statewide service. […]

SOUTH BEND/PLYMOUTH/INDIANAPOLIS/FORT WAYNE — Gibson has received the 3-star certification for their wellness program from the Wellness Council of Indiana. The Three Star Certification is designed to assist organizations with a yearly review of their worksite wellness program in order to maintain the 3 star level and help advance to levels 4 and 5. “As

HAMMOND — Purdue University Calumet’s Healing Circles suicide survivor monthly support groups will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 at the university’s Couple and Family Therapy Center at 1247 169th St., 1.25 miles west of campus. Another Healing Circles gathering is scheduled at 7 p.m., Tuesday (10/8) at Dyer United Methodist Church, 2016 Church

The musical twist on the classic tale of The Nutcracker comes to life for children of all ages at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, from November 8 through December 28, with a press opening on Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. Filled with magic, mystery and heartwarming numbers, this

Citizen-Soldier-Citizen, an art exhibit of contemporary works by military veterans, will be hosted by Lubeznik Center for the Arts November 2, 2013 through February 9, 2014 in the Hyndman Gallery.  CSC honors those who have fought for our country and those fighting to reintegrate back to society after experiences of war. In conjunction with Citizen-Soldier-Citizen and

PORTER COUNTY — An Australian travel writer/photographer who is visiting all 50 states in 50 weeks will be in Porter County on Oct. 8 and 9. Linda Bentley will experience top attractions like the Indiana Dunes, Taltree Arboretum, Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza, Broken Wagon Bison Farm and more during her visit. She will eat at

MERRILLVILLE – NIPSCO today announced a $713 million plan to invest in its natural gas infrastructure through the end of the decade, which will provide a number of direct benefits to homes and businesses across northern Indiana. Safety, reliability and maintaining access to low natural gas prices are central to the comprehensive, seven-year plan. Planned projects

As of Oct. 1, the federal government has shut down for an indeterminate period of time, and consumers may have concerns about access to their money and other banking services. The Indiana Bankers Association would like to offer some assurances: 1. Bank deposits are safe. 2. Social Security and Medicare payments will continue. 3. Most

Whether from alcohol, gambling, drug, or other addictions, successful recovery is possible.  September was National Recovery Month, which celebrates those that have successfully overcome addiction, or mental health issues, to improve their lives. It allows us the opportunity to share their message of hope with our community. Mental illness and addiction pose challenges to people

SOUTH BEND/PLYMOUTH/INDIANAPOLIS/FORT WAYNE — Jacki Rojics, of Gibson, has been promoted to Senior Client Manager. She is responsible for working with a team of advisors to determine overall risk management program goals and developing strategies to achieve those goals. In addition, she manages the insurance renewal process. Jacki also acts as the central point of