BUSINESS
I&M issues another scam warning
Some Indiana Michigan Power customers report being the target of an attempted scam. I&M said this week that customers have reported receiving calls from people who falsely identify themselves as I&M employees.
Fear not, the Big Mac is safe
A website dedicated to debunking myths this week declared an internet report that McDonalds would phase out its iconic Big Mac is false. The site, snopes.com, attributed the false report to a website that pretends to be affiliated with ABC News.
Tyson explores lab-made meat
Tyson Foods Inc., parent company of Tyson Mexican Original of Portland, continues to make investments in new technology involving the laboratory production of meat.
Ardagh reports a jump
Ardagh Group, parent company of glass container plants in Dunkirk and Winchester, reported a 13-percent jump in sales in the first three months of 2018 compared to the same period last year.
Pete's revamped as family restaurant
The owners of a revamped Albany restaurant are excited about the family dining atmosphere the facility offers. Caleb Churchill, of Muncie, and Albany residents Clyde Shaffer and his son Josh Shaffer are the new owners of the red barn-style building at 721 W. Walnut St. in Albany.
New greenhouse opening planned
After almost a year’s worth of planning and work, a new greenhouse will be opening its doors this weekend.
Department stores set for closing
Two regional department stores — Carson’s at the Muncie Mall and Elder-Beerman in downtown Richmond — will be closing as a result of the bankruptcy of their parent company.
IU Health Jay earns donor award
An Indiana eye donor bank awarded IU Health Jay Hospital this month for its commitment to the bank’s donor program.
Swiss Village has a new VP
Cristine Morreale has been named vice president of operations at Swiss Village, Berne. She has 15 years of experience in management and business operations in senior living.
Grand opening set for Redkey
The merchants of Redkey are banding together today to celebrate their grand opening for the season.
Meeker joins Intercom board
Jay County native Mary Meeker has joined the board of a messaging start-up company after her venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers provided $125 million in funding, Bloomberg reported this week.
Fisher Meats wins big again
Fisher Meats blew away the competition at the annual convention of the Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association and the Hoosier Cured Meat Show. The family-owned meat company took Best of Show with Fisher’s hickory smoked bacon.
POET expansion tops building permits
An expansion at POET Biorefining-Portland was at the top of the list of Jay County’s building permits in February. The $2.85 million project involves a new fermentor building addition and a fermentor tank.
Ardagh faces patent judgment
Ardagh Group, parent company of glass container plants in Dunkirk and Winchester, plans to appeal a U.S. District Court ruling that awarded $50 million to the plaintiff in a patent infringement case earlier this month.
Shop gets new owner
The Dunkirk Barber Shop is back in business.
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