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NEW: Defense contractor to establish operations at Newport Depot
Gov. Mitch Daniels joined executives of Telic Corp. to announce today that the company will establish its newest Indiana operations in Newport creating up to 500 new jobs by 2010.
Union Hospital Foundation honors two with awards
Dr. Eric Bennett and Fred Bauer were recently presented with Union Hospital Foundation’s Weinbaum and Baur awards, respectively.
Paris business adds U-Hall rentals to store
Allen and Donna Vietor, owners of Paris Feed & Animal Health Inc. at 310 Jasper St., Paris, Ill., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the feed and farm store they have been operating since 1995.
Students to participate in Tech TREK at ISU
Nearly 500 high school students will use duct tape, trash and other household items as they strive to complete various tasks as part of Indiana State University’s 14th annual Tech TREK.
Old National Bancorp announces net income
Old National Bancorp recently announced third-quarter net income of $4 million, or $.06 per common share, down from the $.15 per share earned in the second quarter of the year, and $.20 per share less than the $.26 per share earned in the third quarter of 2008.
Beer brewed by Brugge Beer in TH wins medals
Brugge Brasserie in Broad Ripple Village in Indianapolis recently claimed two bronze medals at the 2009 Great American Beer Festival Competition, the largest national beer competition recognizing the most outstanding beers produced in the United States today.
EnerStar offers drop offs for used bulbs
When that energy-saving compact fluorescent bulb finally burns out or you’ve changed the oil in your lawn tractor, what do you do with the waste?
Center’s child care program achieves Five Star status
Hamilton Center’s Early Head Start child care program has taken voluntary actions to achieve admission into the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Five Star Environmental Recognition Program.
Dora seeks bond to build Holiday Inn Express & Suites
A second corporation is seeking approval for a lower-interest federal tax-exempt bond to build a new hotel on Terre Haute’s east side.
Merchants to showcase variety of items at Haute Marche events
Local merchants have come to together to launch a new event downtown. Haute Marche will feature a variety of items, from clothing to cupcakes, and incorporate non-profit organizations.
Providence Housing Corp. receives federal funding for senior housing
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman recently announced the recipients of $511,300 in federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding. Providence Housing Corp. in West Terre Haute will receive funding to develop affordable housing for senior Hoosiers. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority manages the HOME program.
On the Move: Oct. 27, 2009
• On Oct. 18, Indiana State Police Superintendent Paul Whitesell announced the promotion of Senior Trooper Jason P. Owen to the rank of sergeant, where he will serve as a Crime Scene Investigator.
Newsmakers: Oct. 27, 2009
Forrest Sherer Insurance has been named to United Life Insurance Company’s Number One Club for 2008. This is the 12th year Forrest Sherer has been named to the club.
Woods faculty member chairs national conference
Kathryn Myers, associate professor and coordinator of paralegal studies at St. Mary-of-the Woods College, is the chair of a four-person national conference committee that created the program for the American Association for Paralegal Education.
Dixie Bee students learn about energy efficiency
Vectren partnered with the National Energy Foundation to bring Think! Energy Indiana, an energy efficiency education program, to Terre Haute’s Dixie Bee Elementary school on Oct. 20.
Corey receives Commerce Association Achievement award
The U.S. Commerce Association presented Bob Corey, proprietor of Corey Advertising Specialties in Terre Haute, an Achievement Award Plaque honoring his achievements.
On the move: Oct. 20, 2009
The Health Care Excel board of directors has named Mary Kapur the company’s chief executive officer.
Business Briefly: Oct. 20, 2009
Pre-retirement workshop scheduled for PERF members
The Indiana Public Employees’ Retirement Fund has announced a new round of free pre-retirement workshops offered at locations throughout the state.
Newsmakers: Oct. 20, 2009
The Oxford University Press recently published a book titled “International Development Law” written by Professor Rumu Sarkar, formerly of Terre Haute.
ARTHUR FOULKES: Soda Pop Taxes and the Growth of the “Nanny State”
This week I heard a news story on National Public Radio about an effort to get Congress to impose a penny-an-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, such as Coca Cola, Pepsi and Dr. Pepper.
Hard work, $250,000 gives life to funeral home
The old building was “ready to fall down” when Gary Greiner bought the abandoned funeral home on North 13th Street in 2006.
Corrections superintendent receives award
Indiana Department of Correction Commissioner Edwin Buss has honored Superintendent Bruce Lemmon with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award.
Banking expert to speak at ISU
Christopher Whalen, co-founder and senior vice president of Institutional Risk Analytics, will be on the Indiana State University campus today to discuss the issues facing the financial services industry.

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