MutualFirst Financial, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend Aug 14, 2008
MutualBank has thirty-two retail financial centers, spanning nine Indiana counties which include Delaware, Randolph, Kosciusko, Grant, Wabash, Elkhart, St. Joseph, and Hamilton Counties. MutualBank also has a trust office in Crawfordsville, Indiana and a loan origination office in New Buffalo Michigan. (PR Newswire)
Larry Brooks: And then there was this -- the mind-numbingly stupid Aug 14, 2008
Recently at a campaign event in Elkhart, Ind. Lord Barack Obama said, As president, I will put the full resource of the federal government and the full energy of the private sector behind a self-image, overarching goal: in ten years, we re going to eliminate the need for oil from the entire Middle East and Venezuela. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak Aug 14, 2008
A near-F5 tornado devastated part of Elkhart and Lagrange counties, passed through Shipshewana and flattened the communities at Shore and Rainbow Lake. In total, 10 tornadoes landed in Indiana. (Suite101.com)
Chargers holding baseball tryouts Aug 23 Aug 14, 2008
Niles Michigan - The Niles Star. Note: This is not a scientific poll. (Niles Star, MI)
Brown & Brown buys Indiana agency Aug 9, 2008
Stan Burt and his staff will continue operations from their current location in Elkhart, Ind. as part of the Brown & Brown system. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Brown & Brown buys Indiana firm Aug 9, 2008
announced Friday that it has acquired Burt & Associates Benefit Planning Inc. of Elkhart, Ind. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Orlando Business Journal)
Obama pokes at McCain during northern Indiana trip Aug 8, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. (AP) Barack Obama taunted Republican presidential rival John McCain on Wednesday for first ridiculing him for advising voters to keep tires inflated and then later acknowledging that the practice saves gasoline. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Adviser blames McCain ad for poll dip... Aug 8, 2008
By Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington and Edward Luce in Elkhart, Indiana. Published: August 6 2008 22:03 | Last updated: August 6 2008 22:03. (The Drudge Report)
Obama takes aim at McCain's maverick image Aug 8, 2008
ELKHART, Indiana (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took aim at Republican John McCain's maverick image on Wednesday as the campaign trail took another negative turn. McCain hit Obama with a television advertisement that belittled him as "the biggest celebrity in the world," one who would raise taxes on families in America. (Reuters)
Obama-Bayh Appearance Fuels VP Talk Aug 7, 2008
at a town hall rally at Concord High School in Elkhart, Ind. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008. (CBS News)
McCain says U.S. needs 'economic surge' Aug 7, 2008
Obama on Wednesday expounded on his plan for the third consecutive day, this time in Elkhart, Indiana. There was a lot of hype leading up to the event because Obama was appearing with Sen. (CNN -- International)
Obama ready to unwind in Hawaii Aug 7, 2008
It's time to retire these old policies and bring new energy to America," Burton said. There has always been a fine line in politics between fame and success. Pollsters frequently measure name recognition because it often gives a clue as to how the public eventually votes. According to the latest poll by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center for the People ress, nearly half of those surveyed said they are tired of hearing about Obama; about one-quarter said the same about McCain. According to the... (Los Angeles Times)
Obama pokes McCain over tire-pressure issue Aug 7, 2008
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IT'S COME TO THIS? Aug 7, 2008
My Way News - Obama pokes at McCain over tide-pressure issue. Obama pokes at McCain over tide-pressure issue. (The Drudge Report)
Obama fires back at McCain taunt Aug 7, 2008
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Obama Slams McCain Over 'Tire-Pressure' Issue Aug 7, 2008
com Obama Slams McCain Over e-Pressuresue. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
Obama tackles energy issue today Aug 6, 2008
Obama will hold his own town hall meeting on the issue in Elkhart, Indiana today ... Obama will hold his own town hall meeting on the issue in Elkhart, Indiana today. (FOX23.com, OK)
Obama ad links McCain with Bush on economic issues Aug 6, 2008
Obama will hold his own town hall meeting on the issue in Elkhart, Indiana today. Political Bios. (FOX23.com, OK)
Obama campaigns with possible veep contender Aug 6, 2008
com - Rapid City, South Dakota's News Leader. By TOM RAUM Wednesday, August 06, 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obama to campaign in Indiana this week Aug 5, 2008
Barack Obama will hold a town hall meeting in Elkhart on Wednesday ... Tickets will be available at the Obama campaign office in Elkhart from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Obama veepstakes: The medal round Aug 5, 2008
Despite a flurry of over-frenzied that Obama would buy into Evan Bayh as his running mate during a Wednesday town meeting in Elkhart, nothing vice presidential appears to be happening in either party this week. While certainty is always elusive in the vice-presidential derby, the strong suggestion from inside the Obama camp is that he will not make a move until the Olympics start winding down with the table tennis finals and the tae kwon do medal ceremony. (Salon)
Nationwide shutdown of BENNIGAN'S restaurants.... Jul 30, 2008
and in Highland, Hobart, Elkhart, and Angola, Ind. were all open for business as usual. (The Drudge Report)
Softball all-stars compete at state Jul 26, 2008
Photo Contributed (Elkhart) Third best in the state of Indiana is nothing to overlook but the girls from the DeMotte Little League 11-12 year-old All-Stars team have to be thinking about how close they came to taking it all after losing 6-4 in the semi-final game at the Indiana State Tournament last weekend ... In the tournament, hosted by Osolo Little League of Elkhart, DeMotte had dispatched their three opponents in Pool A of the two-pool Olympic-style Tournament to become the top seed... (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
FEMA seeks immunity from suits over trailer fumes Jul 24, 2008
Many of the trailers were built by four Elkhart, Indiana companies -- Gulf Stream Coach, Keystone RV, Pilgrim International and Forest River. A government attorney told U.S. District Judge Kurt Engelhardt that FEMA's decision to use the trailers shouldn't be subject to second-guessing by the court. (WKRC.com, OH)
12 & Under girls win state, headed to Little League regional in Mo. Jul 23, 2008
The All-Stars advanced to regional by winning the state tournament in Elkhart this past weekend ... The 12U girls competed in District section action July 10-11 to earn the right to play in Elkhart ... In Elkhart the team won five straight games to win the Regional berth. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Recycler says lawmaker playing politics Jul 16, 2008
"I believe he's using this as a political tool in Elkhart County because we had not heard, nor had any state agencies had any issues come up from him until shortly after he realized he had a challenger in the fall," Holt said Monday. Fry, who faces former Elkhart Mayor Dave Miller, a Republican, in the Nov. 4 election, dismissed the idea that his complaint to IDEM was a political ploy as "nonsense." "I've been working on this nonstop," he said. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Discount Real Estate Services Expanded to Bloomington, Muncie, Southern Indiana and 18 Indiana Counties Jul 14, 2008
Mentor Listing Realty now covers 62 Indiana counties and most major metropolitan areas, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Lafayette, South Bend, and Northwest Indiana, in addition to 10 counties in Illinois covering the entire metropolitan Chicago area. "Our service lets property owners list their homes on the REALTOR owned Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for a single, flat fee of $399," said Brian Waters, President of Mentor Listing Realty. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Civil rights trailblazer Atkins dies at 69 Jun 29, 2008
Thomas Ignatius Atkins was born in Elkhart, Ind ... Then integration came to Elkhart schools by accident: The blacks-only school collapsed, and the town couldn't afford to replace it ... He was the first black student body president at Elkhart High School. (Boston Globe)
MutualFirst Financial Announces Regulatory Approval of Plan to Acquire MFB Corp. Jun 28, 2008
"This merger enhances our franchise in the state of Indiana by expanding geographically, increasing the products and services we offer, and brings us talented bankers." Charles J. Viater, President and CEO of MFB Corp. stated, "The merger will allow us the opportunity to be a force in the state by serving a larger market area, with larger lending limits and leveraging our Trust and Wealth Management operations." MFB Financial, headquartered in Mishawaka, IN, is a diversified financial... (PR Newswire)
Edwardsburg tot's good news comes Friday 13th Jun 26, 2008
When the job began to wind down to three days a week, he became director of plant operations for an assisted living facility in Elkhart, Ind. "It's got really good benefits and decent money and it's steady income because everybody's getting old," he said. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Distant family to give veteran a proper burial Jun 23, 2008
Milton Dinerboiler grew up in Elkhart, Ind ... Dinerboiler grew up in Elkhart and lived with his father, who was married four times in a time and place when that was not considered a good thing ... " "The fact that he was a prisoner makes it a lot harder to deal with," said her 16-year-old daughter, Annette Dimperio. Saxon and Dimperio are now making arrangements for a funeral in Elkhart. The mayor of the town, coincidentally, went to school with Dinerboiler, and he's offered to do whatever is... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Instruments strike chord at music museum Jun 11, 2008
Banks, who has been with the museum for nearly 30 years, has research expertise in the C.G. Conn Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., of Elkhart, Indiana. "Instruments are the main focus, but we are collecting the whole history of music," Banks said. (CNN -- Travel)
Congress wants to hear from trailer companies about formaldehyde Jun 5, 2008
The makers are Gulf Stream Coach Inc., of Nappanee, Pilgrim International Inc. of Middlebury, Keystone RV Inc. of Goshen and Forest River Inc. of Elkhart. Trailers made by those companies were among those found by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to have statistically significantly higher levels of formaldehyde than other travel trailers, according to Rep. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former Marist Star Whittington Signs Contract To Play In Holland Jun 4, 2008
A 2007 Marist graduate, Whittington is currently playing for the Elkhart Express of the International Basketball League. He has also played professionally in Turkey. (Goredfoxes.com)
Motorcyclist dies in crash Jun 3, 2008
Lerner was a retired lieutenant from the Elkhart, Indiana Police Department. More Headline News. (FOX 11, AZ)
Public assistance deadline approaches May 22, 2008
The 13 counties eligible for public assistance are Benton, Carroll, Cass, Dekalb, Elkhart, Jasper, Kosciusko, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Pulaski, Starke and White ... Designated Counties: Benton, Caroll, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart, Jasper, Kosciusko, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Pulaski, Starke and White Private non-profit organizations wishing to apply for PA must also complete an additional qualifying form to determine eligibility. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Body found in landfill May 20, 2008
(AP) - Police are investigating how the body of a northern Indiana man ended up in an Elkhart landfill ... The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department says the body is that of 44-year-old James H. Bradshaw Jr., of Topeka. (WKRC.com, OH)
XM for Business Partners with Crown International to Increase Local Market Reach Nationwide May 17, 2008
Crown International, a Harman International company, manufactures amplifiers, microphones, and systems control products for professional audio markets worldwide, with corporate headquarters located in Elkhart, Indiana. For more information, visit Crown online at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Winchester marching band May 16, 2008
Parade spectators will also be entertained by the following bands: Elkhart Memorial High School; Graham High School Marching Falcons; Greenville High School Marching Band of Pride;" Hampton High School Marching Band; IPS All-City Marching Band; Lapel High School; NBA Indiana All-Star Band; Purdue University All American Marching Band; Speedway High School 500 Regiment; The Pride of Capital High; The Richwood High School Lumberjack Express Band; and The Trojan Marching Band.The IPL 500 Festival... (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
DEANNA K. HUTTON May 14, 2008
She was born on Sept. 5, 1940, in Elkhart, Ind ... After graduation from Elkhart High School, she went to work at a variety of jobs ... She became active in politics and was the youngest Democratic Precinct Person in Elkhart County. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Democrats hopeful on prospects after Clinton-Obama race May 13, 2008
Shari Mellin knows she still faces an uphill battle as the Democratic chairwoman in northern Indiana's Elkhart County, where Republicans are so dominant countywide that few Democrats even bother to get on the ballot. President Bush won 70 percent of Elkhart County's vote over John Kerry in 2004, but some 10,000 more people voted in the Clinton-Obama race on Tuesday than in the Republican race. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lake City Bank Names Pruitt to Management Team May 12, 2008
Lake City Bank serves Northern Indiana with 43 branches located in the following Indiana counties: Kosciusko, Elkhart, Allen, St. Joseph, DeKalb, Fulton, Huntington, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, Pulaski and Whitley. The Company also has a Loan Production Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Primezone Releases)
Did Rush Limbaugh tilt result in Indiana? May 8, 2008
Mitch Stewart, Obama's Indiana director, pointed in particular to Elkhart County, a Republican-leaning community east of South Bend, where the candidate did some canvassing and ended up winning by 18 points. It made the difference for Jim Ballard, 41, an Elkhart police officer who did not make up his mind until last week. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Republicans Give Mixed Reasons for Obama Votes May 7, 2008
Jim Ballard is a 41-year-old police officer in Elkhart who did not make up his mind until last week, after Clinton and Obama had campaigned nearby. He said he would consider voting for McCain in November, depending in large part on McCain's vice presidential choice -- but he has a good feeling about Obama. (Washington Post)
Dems Duel Over Taxes May 6, 2008
The candidates taped appearances on competing Sunday-morning talk shows from Indianapolis, campaigned in Fort Wayne, stopped in towns across the state (Clinton in South Bend, Obama in Elkhart) and returned late in the day to Indianapolis, where they again sparred over gasoline taxes in consecutive speeches at a state Democratic Party dinner ... Obama played basketball in Elkhart, joking that he was a "pressure player" as he knocked down several shots, although he lost the game to a local... (CBS News)
Niles wins Caveman Classic May 6, 2008
"They lost to the No. 1 team in Indiana and they lost to the No. 1 team in Michigan, so they are pretty good."We just pounded their pitcher today, the same one who kept us in check last night," he added.Cricket Fisher had a pair of triples and three RBIs for the Lady Vikings, while Heather Daniels and Erica Gordon also had three-baggers.Winning pitcher Jenna Ignowski helped her own cause with a pair of doubles. Niles also got doubles from Nellie Coquillard and Gordon, who drove in two runs.... (Niles Star, MI)
Zogby Poll: Obama Expands Lead in N.C.; Indiana a Toss-up May 6, 2008
Across the northern tier of the state, including Gary in the west, South Bend, Elkhart, and Fort Wayne in the east, the pair are essentially tied Clinton wins 44% to Obamas 42. Among voters age 55-64, Obama has made a move forward and now wins 44% support, compared to 43% support for Clinton. (Newsmax)
Clinton, Obama give 'final push' for votes in Indiana May 5, 2008
Before his basketball game in Elkhart, Obama knocked on doors in a residential neighborhood. Prior to the dinner, Clinton revved up volunteers at her headquarters in Fort Wayne. (USA Today)
Obama Is Getting Back To Getting Close to Voters May 5, 2008
The family also canvassed door-to-door in Elkhart, Ind ... Obama at a South Bend dairy barn last week was Susanne Holzshuh, 42, of Elkhart, Ind. (Wall Street Journal)
Poll: Controversy hurt Obama May 5, 2008
Barack Obama spoke on Sunday to residents of Elkhart, Indiana, as he canvassed their street for votes. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. (USA Today)
Obama Gets Intimate in Indiana May 5, 2008
It had been 40 years almost to the day since Elkhart, Indiana, had last seen a presidential candidate in the flesh ... Fourth-grade teacher Mary Rasp, a fifth-generation resident of Elkhart, had been strolling with her visiting 10-year-old grandson Sam, and rushed over to shake Obama's hand ... By the time word had gotten around the neighborhood in Elkhart that someone famous was on their street, the crowd had grown to around 200. (Time.com)
Zogby Poll: Obama Leads in N.C.; Indiana Tight May 5, 2008
Across the northern tier of the state, including Gary in the west, South Bend, Elkhart, and Fort Wayne in the east, the pair are tied at 42% each. Clinton holds a double-digit lead among Catholics, while Obama has gained a tiny two-point lead among Protestants. (Newsmax)
Richard Dick Hoffman Apr 23, 2008
In 1952 he married Shirley Davis of Elkhart, Ind ... and Geoffrey Quintin Hoffman (Robin) of Elkhart, Ind. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Traveling Team Preview: Spiece Indy Heat Apr 18, 2008
3 ppg as a junior for Elkhart Memorial Jawann Scaife - 6-foot-1 guard from Muncie Central who was recently named to North Six Junior-All-Stars. Butler and Wright State are showing recent interest. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Monaco Coach Corporation Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web Apr 17, 2008
The Company maintains RV service centers in Harrisburg, Oregon, Elkhart, Indiana and Wildwood, Florida and operates motorhome-only resorts in California, Florida and Nevada. Monaco Coach Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MNC," and the Company is included in the Sl-Cap 600 stock index. (PR Newswire)
MutualFirst Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Apr 16, 2008
Increases in current quarter non-interest expense compared to the same period in 2007 include increases in salaries and employee benefits of $179,000 primarily due to a new branch opening and annual salary adjustments, increases in occupancy expense of $90,000 primarily due to a new branch in Elkhart County, Indiana, increases in professional fees of $30,000 primarily due to the pending acquisition of MFB Corp., and increases in marketing expense of $21,000 ... MutualFirst Financial, Inc. and... (PR Newswire)
Tim Hood elected to Milk Producers board of directors Apr 15, 2008
Besides those in his home county, Hood will represent MMPA members in Branch, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Allegan, Cass and Berrien counties in Michigan, and Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and LaGrange counties in Indiana. As a board member, Hood will help guide the direction of the cooperative. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Nachtigall shares sports and faith at IMS Apr 3, 2008
"That's really where my heart is at and being involved in athletics on top of that is really a plus. I want to see them grow into people who are helpful to society and who can know Christ as their savior and relate that to others wherever they go from here." Chris Nachtigall grew up in Elkhart, Indiana and attended Bethany Christian School in Goshen. He attended Hesston College in Kansas before marrying his wife Marena (Leichty) Nachtigall and finishing his BS in Sports Administration in 2007 at... (Kalona News, IA)
State marks hiring of 800-plus new child welfare workers Apr 2, 2008
Of the deaths last year, the most occurred in Lake and Elkhart counties, with six each. The next highest number was five in Marion County. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Trilogy expands operations in Indiana, Michigan Apr 2, 2008
and Greenleaf Living Center in Elkhart, Ind. Louisville-based Trilogy plans to replace Odd Fellow & Rebekah Home with a new building, which is scheduled to be completed by mid-2009, the release said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Deadline for disaster assistance just days away Mar 29, 2008
The counties are: Allen, Benton, Carroll, Cass, Dekalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Tippecanoe, Whitley and White. Comments. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Blackthorn to host Hooters Pro Tour Mar 22, 2008
A portion of the proceeds from The Life Treatment Centers Golf Classic will go to benefit The Life Treatment Centers of South Bend and Elkhart, Ind. "We are very excited about bringing the Hooters Tour back to the state of Indiana and to Blackthorn for the first time," said NGA/Hooters Tour President Robin L. Waters. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Indiana IBL team may play N. Korea Mar 21, 2008
The Elkhart Express, a franchise of the International Basketball League, may play two games against the North Korean national team during its 12-day trip in April to China ... Whether or not the North Korean games take place, the Elkhart Express will have a full schedule during their visit to China ... Beathea said he also expects the games to be Webcast so that fans in Elkhart can keep track of the team. (Niles Star, MI)
Friends of St. Joe River annual meeting in Sturgis on 26th Mar 20, 2008
Dave Arrington will give an overview of the Little Elkhart River Watershed plan and water monitoring program and Jim Hudgins with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will discuss working with private landowners to restore a native prairie near Coldwater. Matt Meersman, president of the FotSJR and Rudy Kappe, FotSJR vice president, will inform you about the current work of the FotSJR and their future direction. (Dowagiac News, MI)
SBA's Deadline to Apply for Physical Damage Disaster Loans is March 31 Mar 8, 2008
Disaster victims in the following counties are eligible to apply: Allen, Benton, Carroll, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Tippecanoe, White and Whitley in the State of Indiana. Victims are urged to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA), then complete and return their SBA loan application by the deadline. (PR Newswire)
