Nonprofit employee charged with wire fraud

For the second time this week, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana has announced a federal grand jury indictment charging an employee of a Dubois County nonprofit with 12 counts wire fraud. ... Read More

Indy summer jobs initiative kicks off

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and EmployIndy marked the start of the 2023 Project Indy summer jobs initiative on Wednesday. The city says more than 2,700 jobs from more than 100 local employers are available for young adults in Marion County.... Read More

Methodist Hospitals marking centennial

Gary-based Methodist Hospitals is preparing to celebrate 100 years in operation this year. CEO Matt Doyle says the health system, which operates hospitals in Gary and Merrillville, is using the milestone to emphasize its focus on the future.... Read More

Bridge rehab schedule for Indiana Toll Road released

Elkhart-based ITR Concession Co. has unveiled the construction schedule for its 2023 Northwest Indiana Bridge Rehabilitation project. The company, which manages the Indiana Toll Road, said the bridge infrastructure is due for upgrades after 56 years of use.... Read More

Finalists unveiled for Indianapolis Prize

The Indianapolis Zoological Society has unveiled six finalists for the Indianapolis Prize. The biennial award, which will be awarded in May, recognizes conservationists who "have achieved major victories in saving an animal species or group of species."... Read More

Community Healthcare hosting recruitment fair

Munster-based Community Healthcare System will Wednesday host a career fair to fill a variety of positions at its four northwest Indiana hospitals. Some of the available jobs include nursing assistants, respiratory therapists and surgery techs.... Read More

Former nonprofit director charged with embezzlement

A federal grand jury has indicted the former executive director of a Dubois County nonprofit on 15 counts of wire fraud. U.S. Attorney Zach Myers' office said Tuesday that Ellen Corn allegedly embezzled more than $156,000 from Jasper-based Mentors for Youth.... Read More

OrthoPediatrics swings to full-year profit

Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. is reporting full-year net income of $1.3 million in 2022, compared to a loss of $16 million the previous year. The medical device maker said Tuesday it also saw record annual revenue of $122 million last year.... Read More

Studio Science lands growth investment

Indianapolis-based Studio Science has secured a growth capital investment. While a specific dollar amount was not disclosed, the firm said Tuesday the funding will be used to expand its core business areas and add dozens of jobs over the next several years.... Read More