Treat tasting set for Saturday

Tractor Supply Company of Portland will host a pet treat tasting from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.

In addition to the tasting, a dog wash will be available.

“At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving your pets a choice,” said Justin Breedlove, manager of the Portland Tractor Supply store, in a press release. “From our exclusive 4health® brand to a multitude of other high-quality products, we carry a wide variety of pet food and treat options to ensure your four-legged friends stay nourished and satisfied all year long. We hope you will join us on Aug. 10, 2024, to let your pet find its treat of choice.”

The store is located at 218 W. Lincoln St., Portland.

Training scheduled

ServSafe training is held at John Jay Center for Learning in Portland.

The next session is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. 

Additional sessions are set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 24, Oct. 29 and Nov. 26.

The certification course is open to all food service employees and emphasizes safe food- and beverage-handling practices to minimize the risk of food-borne illnesses.

For more information, or to register, call (260) 729-5525.

Officer named

First Financial Bank last week named Lance Murray as its new chief information security officer.

In his new role, Murray will lead First Financials’ information security team, including overseeing computer networks and detecting cyber threats and attacks. A Cincinnati resident, he has worked in technology security for 27 years and has degrees in accounting and management information systems from The Ohio State University.

“Lance adds impressive knowledge and experience to the First Financial team, and under his leadership we will continue to place the highest priority on stewardship of the information and resources under the bank’s management,” said First Financial president and CEO Archie Brown in a press release.

Results positive

Eli Lilly announced Thursday that a clinical trial evaluating on]e of its drugs had positive results for adults with heart failure and obesity.

According to Lilly, injections of the drug tirzepatide showed statistically significant improvements for reduction of risk of heart failure.

Awarded grant

The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a $26.6 million grant recently to Indianapolis International Airport.

The facility was one of the largest to be awarded grant funding. It will be used for the reconstruction of a runway and taxiway.

“This project is a significant investment in the future of aviation operations at IND – and is crucial to maintaining the public value of the airport,” said Mario Rodriguez, Indianapolis Airport Authority executive director. “It’s a 10,000-foot-long runway, vital to handling cargo operations and commercial airline traffic.”

The project is part of a three-phase, $295-million plan to enhance the airport’s capacity.

Changing testing

Dollar Tree will pay a fine and has agreed to test children’s projects more thoroughly via a binding resolution with Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

The attorney general’s investigation found that school supplies had toxic levels of lead and cadmium. Dollar tree agreed to the binding resolution in King County Superior Court in order to avoid a lawsuit.

Deal reached

Comcast and Diamond Sports have reached an agreement that has brought Bally Sports networks back to the cable service.

Bally Sports channels had not been available to Comcast subscribers since May 1 because of a contract dispute. The agreement reached last week brings the Bally channels back to Xfinity Ultimate TV subscribers.

Courses offered

Indiana Chamber of Commerce will offer a pair of OSHA general compliance courses in August.

A 10-hour course will be held Aug. 20 and 21. A 30-hour course will run Aug. 20 through 23. The courses will result in two to four credits toward Safety Compliance Specialist Certificates.

The chamber is also offering a Safety Leadership Principles seminar Sept. 19 and 20 in Indianapolis. The seminar will focus on helping attendees improve their skills related to worksite analysis, accident investigation, the impact of stress on safety, key performance indicators and employee involvement.

For more information, call or email (800) 824-6885 or [email protected].