News from January 2017


Tempe invites public to air thoughts on drones

Tempe Councilman Joel Navarro is asking city residents to come to a meeting on Jan. 17 to offer input on drone use in city parks.

Arizona Realtors take hot topics to Capitol

A group of Realtors recently descended on the Arizona State Capitol to argue against a tax that property owners in the state might end up facing.

ASU, PayPal team up to buy solar power

Arizona State University (ASU) and PayPal recently came together on a deal to buy renewable energy from the newly opened Red Rock Solar Plant.

Arizona Corporation Commission has a new acting utilities division director

Elijah Abinah, assistant director of the Arizona Corporation Commission's Utilities Division, has been promoted to acting director of the division, the ACC said in a recent news release.

Southern Arizona's largest youth-soccer tourney comes to Tucson

The Kino Sports Complex in Tucson is hosting Southern Arizona's largest youth-soccer tournament, the Tucson Association of Realtors Shootout, this weekend.

Institute for Supply Management conference to feature Colin Powell, David Cameron

Retired Gen. Colin Powell and former British Prime Minister David Cameron will be the keynote speakers at the Institute for Supply Management's ISM2017 conference in Orlando in May, the Tempe-based nonprofit association said in a news release.

Pima County slates public meetings on proposed Monsanto greenhouse

Pima County recently posted on its website a schedule for a series of public meetings during which community members can receive information and offer input on a proposed Monsanto greenhouse facility on a 155-acre site near Twin Peaks and Sanders roads.

Alliance Bank in Francesville evaluated by feds in 2016

Alliance Bank in Francesville, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

The Home National Bank of Thorntown evaluated by feds in 2016

The Home National Bank of Thorntown, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

The New Washington State Bank evaluated by feds in 2016

The New Washington State Bank, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

Farmers and Merchants Bank in Laotto evaluated by feds in 2016

Farmers and Merchants Bank in Laotto, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

The Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute, Inc. evaluated by feds in 2016

The Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute, Inc., Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

Demotte State Bank evaluated by feds in 2016

Demotte State Bank, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

Wayne Bank & Trust in Cambridge City evaluated by feds in 2016

Wayne Bank & Trust in Cambridge City, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

Two Richmond banks evaluated by feds in 2016

A total of two banks in Richmond, Indiana received "satisfactory" ratings from federal regulators in 2016.

The Farmers and Merchants Bank in Boswell evaluated by feds in 2016

The Farmers and Merchants Bank in Boswell, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

Freedom Bank in Huntingburg evaluated by feds in 2016

Freedom Bank in Huntingburg, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

The Central National Bank and Trust Company in Attica evaluated by feds in 2016

The Central National Bank and Trust Company in Attica, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.

Two Covington banks evaluated by feds in 2016

A total of two banks in Covington, Indiana received "satisfactory" ratings from federal regulators in 2016.

First Federal Savings Bank in Evansville evaluated by feds in 2016

First Federal Savings Bank in Evansville, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2016.