Year 2021

Education, Health

Ten Purdue students can win a year’s worth of in-state tuition – by choosing to get vaccinated for COVID-19

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Vaccination against COVID-19 may be the golden ticket for 10 lucky Purdue University students. An Old Gold-en Ticket to be precise. No purchase necessary. No need to…

May 28, 2021

State

Emmy-Nominated actor Ventimiglia to serve as 2021 Indy 500 Honorary Starter

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS – Actor, director and producer Milo Ventimiglia will serve as honorary starter for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, waving the green flag and sending the field of…

May 28, 2021

State

Gov. Holcomb announces Milo will step down as Secretary of Career Connections and Talent

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo is stepping down to launch a new entity designed…

May 28, 2021

Health, State

Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 21-14 to extend the public health emergency. Continuation of the public health emergency allows certain individuals who…

May 28, 2021

Education, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital offering Babysitting Basics Class June 10 and June 24, 2021

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Logansport Memorial Hospital Logansport Memorial Hospital will be hosting Babysitting Basics classes on Thursday, June 10 and Thursday, June 24 at McHale Complex in Logansport. Each class will be from 8:00 a.m. –4:00…

May 28, 2021

Obituaries

Rodnee L. Timmons

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Fisher Funeral Chapel Rodnee L. Timmons, 68, Logansport, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Memorial Hospital. Born January 8, 1953, in Cass County., he was the son of the late Basil J.…

May 28, 2021

Obituaries

Patty A. Leffert

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Gundrum Funeral Home Patty A. Leffert, age 67 of Logansport, passed away Thursday May 27, 2021 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was born May 21, 1954 in Logansport to the…

May 28, 2021

Health

May 28, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 571 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 742,910…

May 28, 2021

Community

Deep Space Food Challenge open through July 30, 2021

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: The Deep Space Food Challenge, a NASA Centennial Challenge, seeks ideas for novel food production technologies or systems…

May 28, 2021

State

Country music star Jimmie Allen to perform National Anthem at 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS – Chart-topping, platinum-selling country recording artist Jimmie Allen will perform the national anthem before the start of the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday,…

May 28, 2021

Education

CCCF awards first Elizabeth Billman Excellence in Teaching Award to Jennifer Rosenberger

Last Updated on May 27, 2021 by Cass County Community Foundation Pictured above left to right: Michele Starkey, Logansport Superintendent, Melanie lang, Franklin Assistant Principal, Michael Miller, Franklin Principal, Jennifer Rosenberger, Billman Award recipient; Deanna Crispen, CCCF president & CEO;…

May 27, 2021

Education

Indiana launches “Bridging the Gap” summer program for students to get ready for college

Last Updated on May 27, 2021 by Indiana Department of Education INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana high school graduates who may not be ready for college now have a new option to help them prepare over the summer through Indiana’s “Bridging the Gap”…

May 27, 2021

Education

CTWA and Ivy Tech offering virtual STEM camp for area high school girls

Last Updated on May 27, 2021 by Ivy Tech Community College KOKOMO, Ind. – In their fourth year of offering activities aimed at expanding knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the Casting & Transmission Women’s Alliance…

May 27, 2021

Health

May 27, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Last Updated on May 27, 2021 by Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 674 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 742,353…

May 27, 2021

Community

LMU reports outage near West 200 N

Last Updated on May 27, 2021 by Logansport Municipal Utilities As of 5:38 p.m., LMU reports that this has been updated to about 100 homes affected without power. They say it may be a couple hours before repairs are completed.…

May 27, 2021

Education

LCSC offering free meals to children on weekdays June 3 – July 1, 2021

Last Updated on June 30, 2021 by Logansport Community School Corporation During the summer, it’s important to keep children healthy while school is out. Logansport Community School Corporation provides free meals to children under the age of 18 during the summer. Students are…

May 27, 2021

Community

Flags at half-staff thru sunset on May 30, 2021 in honor and remembrance of victims in San Jose, CA

Last Updated on May 27, 2021 by Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the…

May 27, 2021

Community

LMU reports power lines down in two locations

Last Updated on May 27, 2021 by Logansport Municipal Utilities May 27, 2021 – 9:00 a.m: The electric department is responding to power lines down at two locations, 2250 West and 500 South AND 5852 E. 1000 North. The number…

May 27, 2021

Community

Purdue Extension to offer Spring Home Horticulture Series in June 2021

Last Updated on May 26, 2021 by Purdue Extension Cass County Purdue Extension Cass County has announced that the Spring Home Horticulture Lunch & Learn Series is back after going virtual in 2020. The sessions will take place in the…

May 26, 2021

Health

May 26, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Last Updated on May 26, 2021 by Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 655 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 741,697…

May 26, 2021