HIGHLAND, IN - John Andrew Freyek, born August 15, 1942, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Teresa Ann (nee Bennett) Freyek; proud father of Sharon (David) Gray, Andrea (Chris) Sherwin and John (Shannon) Freyek. John was a loving grandfather to Adam, Jackson, John, Isabel, Jacob, Michael, Madison and Catherine as well as extended grandchildren Luke, Anne and Adaire. Also surviving is sister Joan McGill, many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. John was preceded in death by his father John Joseph and mother Frances (Baliga). Banking was John's lifelong career, celebrating 50 years in banking in May 2013 and retiring from First Federal Savings & Loan as President and CEO in April 2014. John was active in NWI community affairs. He served as a Director Emeritus for Peoples Bank, a Director of the Lake Area United Way, a Director of the Hammond Bond Bank, a Director of the Downtown Hammond Council, a member of the Finance … [Read more...] about The Times obituaries for January 16, 2018
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Energizer buying Rayovac batteries for $2 billion
Energizer Holdings is buying Rayovac batteries and other battery and lighting products from Spectrum Brands for $2 billion, leaving two dominant global battery makers, Town and Country-based Energizer and Duracell. The sale, announced early Tuesday, is slated to close by the end of the year, pending regulatory approvals. Middleton, Wisc.-based Spectrum said the sale allows it to focus on higher margin products. "Through this transaction, we are making progress towards repositioning ourselves with an increased focus on our remaining businesses of Hardware & Home Improvement, Global Auto Care and Pet, Home & Garden," CEO Andreas Rouvé said in a statement. Spectrum's pest control and home and garden subsidiary, United Industries, has its operational headquarters St. Louis County. United's brands include Spectracide, Garden Safe, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel and Schultz. Spectrum announced Jan. 3 that it was seeking to sell its global battery business and Energizer was considered a … [Read more...] about Energizer buying Rayovac batteries for $2 billion
Sony Now Taking Beta Testers For Next Major PlayStation 4 Firmware Update
Sony is currently working on the next major firmware update for the PlayStation 4 and is now asking users to sign up and help test it out. PS4 owners will be able to become beta testers of the upcoming system update and will also receive an exclusive PSN Avatar. “We’re getting ready for the next major system update for PS4, and can use some help from PS4 owners to test it out ahead of launch,” Sony said on the PlayStation Blog. “Starting today, you can sign up for a chance to be a beta tester and get an advance look at some of the improvements and new features coming to PS4. And good news for Canadian folks – beginning this beta, PS4 owners in Canada are also able to register for the beta testing.” Sony says PS4 owners will be able to register anytime between today and the start of the beta. Sony didn’t give out a specific date for the beta, but it did say that it’s expected to be available sometime in February. To sign up for the beta, … [Read more...] about Sony Now Taking Beta Testers For Next Major PlayStation 4 Firmware Update
We’re in for some surprises – and history-making – tonight when Gov. Bevin unveils his budget
Surprises and a "sobering" budget may be on tap Tuesday night when Gov. Matt Bevin delivers his State of the Commonwealth address.The governor has vowed that he will not "kick the can" down the road on pension reform, and that surely means cuts are coming for some areas of state government. Here's what we do know:Because he is expected to propose hundreds of millions of more dollars to address the pension crisis, nearly all other areas of the budget are likely to be cut.State universities are particularly skittish about how much of a cut they will take. Bevin has used the words like “brutal” and “sobering” to describe the pending budget and even said that programs spared in past spending cuts may be slashed this time.He told KET last week that funding for the main public school funding program “is not in jeopardy.” But he also said he may scrap or privatize some parts of government that do things that are not part of the main … [Read more...] about We’re in for some surprises – and history-making – tonight when Gov. Bevin unveils his budget
Trial date expected to be set for former Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting UCR student
By City News Service | January 16, 2018 at 3:21 am RIVERSIDE >> A trial date is expected to be announced today for a former Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting a female UC Riverside student in his vehicle. Jamaal Andrew Lee, 41, of Moreno Valley, was arrested last May following an investigation by the UCR and Riverside Police Departments. He is charged with false imprisonment, assault with intent to commit rape and attempted forced oral copulation. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Helios Hernandez will convene a status conference in the Riverside Hall of Justice at 9 a.m. to ascertain when the prosecution and defense will be prepared to move forward with a trial. Unless the two sides indicate they’re negotiating a plea agreement, a tentative date will be set for jury selection to begin. The alleged assault occurred in the predawn hours of May 14. Lee is free on a $55,000 bond. According to police, Lee responded to a ride request via Uber at an unspecified … [Read more...] about Trial date expected to be set for former Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting UCR student