INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Williams, CPA, CGMA of Russiaville, Ind., began his one-year term tomorrow as the new chair of the board for the Indiana CPA Society, while Steve Beardsley, CPA, CVA of Frankfort, Ind., has moved into the role of chair-elect. In addition, Bettie Caldwell, CPA, CGMA of Muncie, Ind., returns for a second year […]

Members of the Third Order of Secular Franciscans from St. Liborius Church  in Steger, Ill., recently donated items, included 130 children’s books, from a “baby shower” event in May to St. Monica Home, which is located on the campus of Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer. Parishioners commit to a spiritual adoption of an unborn infant by

KNOX — The Starke County Economic Development Foundation has announced the hiring of two summer interns to assist in the Foundation’s workforce development efforts in Starke County. Rachel Mullens of North Judson, Indiana and Stefanie McGovern of Winamac, Indiana have already begun their duties and are making a significant difference in the preparations of the

MERRILLVILLE — Lake Area United Way (LAUW) recently hosted its annual appreciation luncheon honoring Corporate Partners and Employee Campaign Managers at Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant in Merrillville.  63 representatives from 38 companies attended the event.  The theme of the event was “Thanks for Being Part of the Picture”.  There was a station with props for the

WESTVILLE — The role of Purdue University Calumet Vice Chancellor of Information Services Sarah E. Howard has been expanded to include I.S. oversight at Purdue University North Central. Effective immediately, Howard becomes the fifth administrator to assume responsibilities at both campuses since the Feb. 26 announcement of intentions to unify Purdue Calumet and Purdue North

INDIANAPOLIS — First Lady Karen Pence joined the Indy SurviveOars, to offer words of encouragement for the women who make up Indiana’s only breast cancer dragon boat team. The First Lady, joined by Governor Mike Pence, also presented each woman with a Vera Bradley-designed bag in honor of their fight and courage. Vera Bradley designed

INDIANAPOLIS — When Scott Sharp and Alex Tagliani drove on the recently reconfigured Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for the first time today during a TUDOR United SportsCar Championship series test, it didn’t take long for them to develop a positive impression. Sharp and Tagliani will compete in the third annual Brickyard Grand Prix at