State Representatives Ethan Manning and Heath VanNatter

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Community, Education, Press Release

Cass County lawmakers: New career scholarships can open doors for Hoosier high school students

Deadline to apply for $5,000 scholarship is Oct. 1, 2023 STATEHOUSE – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the…

September 22, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund to close application portal Oct. 20, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced the state’s mortgage assistance program, the Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund (IHAF) will close the application portal on Oct. 20, 2023. IHAF was created with…

September 21, 2023

Community, Press Release

Petrie Endowment gives back to Dykeman Clubhouse Project

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department/Foundation is very pleased to announce an additional significant private gift to the Clubhouse Project for the Dykeman Park Municipal Golf Course. The Petrie Endowment – funded by Mike Petrie and his wife, Jody (Jones)…

September 21, 2023

Press Release, State

IEDC releases initial results from water study

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today shared initial findings of an ongoing central Indiana water study conducted by Austin, Texas-based environmental and water resource consulting firm INTERA. The study will be complete by the end of the year.…

September 21, 2023

Sports

Week 2 Update for the 2023 Football Season

Ed Nason shares this update on Indianapolis’ second game of the 2023 football season. Stay tuned for weekly recaps! The Colts are now 1-1 on the season after pulling off a hard-fought victory over the Texans Sunday 31 to 20 holding off a…

September 21, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA launch updated dashboard to assist communities with housing inventory

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced the launch of the Indiana Housing Dashboard 2.0, a database that includes a statewide inventory of housing in Indiana. The first version of the Dashboard was released by IHCDA…

September 20, 2023

Obituaries

Mary Kathleen Helvie

Mary Kathleen Helvie, age 94, passed away Monday September 18, 2023, at 2:07 pm in Chase Center of Logansport. Born August 17, 1929, in Monticello, KY to the late D.C. and Bonnie Marie (Kennedy) Abbott. On June 15, 1946, in Columbus,…

September 20, 2023

Obituaries

Lesia G. Frazier

Lesia G. Frazier, 59, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly at 5:40 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 12, 1964, in Logansport. If you knew Lesia, you quickly knew her love for animals…

September 20, 2023

Obituaries

Michael N. Spencer

Michael N. Spencer, age 51, Logansport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19th, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. The son of Roger and Sandra L. Frey Spencer. Brother of Roger “Buzz” and Deborah Spencer, DeeDee and Dennis Settlemyre, and…

September 20, 2023

Obituaries

Patricia S. (Crain) Mitchell

Patricia S. (Crain) Mitchell, formerly of Logansport, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 15th, in Indianapolis. Born and raised at 1827 North Street in Logansport, Patricia was the second oldest daughter of Richard J. and Louise M. (Iannelly) Crain. The third…

September 20, 2023

Community

Live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept. 20-26, 2023

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept. 20-26 2023. UPDATED – Sept 20th 6am PLEASE SHARE! WED – 20th Bonus Pints – Trivia – 6p Neighborhood Bar –…

September 20, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

New Cass County Deputy takes oath

Cass County Clerk Destry Richey gave the oath of office to a new deputy, Adam Morrow, of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, on Sept. 18, 2023. Deputy Adam Morrow is a 1997 graduate of Caston High School and resides in…

September 19, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Department of Agriculture shares tips to stay safe around farm equipment on roads during fall harvest

INDIANAPOLIS — Harvest season is officially underway for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert and…

September 19, 2023

Community, Elections, Press Release, State

Indiana Secretary of State recognizes National Voter Registration Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Today is National Voter Registration Day! Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) are reminding citizens to register to vote. Since taking office, increasing voter turnout has been a top…

September 19, 2023

Obituaries

David L. Nihiser Jr.

David L. Nihiser Jr., 91, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, in his residence surrounded by his family. Born on February 3, 1932, in East Chicago, Indiana, David is the son of the late David L. Nihiser Sr.…

September 17, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

INDOT to host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated individuals who want to help serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. INDOT will host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events on Tuesday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (local time)…

September 16, 2023

Obituaries

Dorothy M. Hults

Dorothy M. Hults, 94, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023, in Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by family. Born September 8, 1929, in Logansport to the late Edward W. and Katherine (Hopper) Schreyer. On June 5, 1947, in Plymouth,…

September 16, 2023

Obituaries

Michael W. Leicht

Michael W. Leicht, 35, of Kokomo, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born October 9, 1987, in Logansport to William S. and Karleen K. (Reyburn) Leicht. Michael was a resident of the Bona Vista…

September 16, 2023

Obituaries

Irene E. (Blackburn) Harding

Irene E. Harding, age 73, Peru, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Aperion Care of Peru. Born May 16, 1950, in East Chicago, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Moore Blackburn. Irene was married to Glenn Harding,…

September 16, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17-23, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS — Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children across the U.S. According to national data, an average of two kids under 13 were killed every day in collisions…

September 16, 2023