Boone County moving forward with broadband upgrades

The Boone County Board of Commissioners says progress is being made on broadband upgrades throughout the county. The project, which is part of Indiana’s Next Level Connections Grant Program, includes about $2 million in grants for upgrades to broadband infrastructure.... Read More

Lake City Bank reports record Q2 profit

Warsaw-based Lakeland Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: LKFN) is reporting record secord quarter net income of $25.7 million, compared to $24.3 million during the same period last year. Lakeland Chief Executive Officer David Findlay says the results reflect the bank's disciplined and consistent track record of strong operating performance.... Read More

Notre Dame campus to go cashless

The University of Notre Dame is planning to transition to a cashless retail environment for the upcoming school year and beyond. The change will affect transactions at Notre Dame food service locations, dining halls, concession stands and St. Michael’s Laundry, as well as dining services at Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College where the university manages operations.... Read More

IDOE to award record dual language immersion grants

The Indiana Department of Education is awarding grants to a record number of schools this year as part of the Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program. The IDOE says 30 schools will receive funding through the program to establish or expand dual language programs in French, Mandarin, and Spanish among other languages.... Read More

Christian Brands acquires Indy’s Murphy Robes

Indianapolis-based Murphy Robes Co. has been acquired by Christian Brands in Arizona. Murphy, which was founded in 1913, provides Christian choir gowns, pulpit robes, clergy attire and vestments. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More

Goodwill of Michiana names Excel Center VP

Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc. has appointed Dr. Chris Alber vice president of the Excel Center in South Bend, the nonprofit's tuition-free school. Alber's background includes more than 27 years within the academic sector, most recently serving as principal of La Porte High School.... Read More