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Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs

New Indiana Connectivity Program now open

STATEHOUSE – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced the Indiana Connectivity Program, a new resource designed to help more Hoosiers obtain access to reliable and quality broadband, is now open. Homeowners and…

Christine “Chris” G. Dockerty

Christine G. Dockerty, 62, of Kokomo, passed way at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  She was born August 5, 1959, to James W.  Jr. & Lucy P. (Emberton) Dockerty. Christine was a fun loving, kindhearted person who loved her family and…

Philip D. Henry

Philip D. Henry, 74, of Galveston, passed away at 3:22 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born June 20, 1947, in Indianapolis to Mahlon D. and Ruth E. (Fry) Henry.  He married Lana Sexton August…

Virginia A. (Lenon) Moore

Virginia Ann (Lenon) Moore was born January 31, 1929, in Logansport, Indiana to Mary I. and Virgil Lenon.  She graduated from Young America High School in 1947.  Virginia was married to James W. Moore on October 28, 1949, by the Reverent Harry…

Bonnie L. O’Donnell

Bonnie L. O’Donnell, 86, Winamac passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. Born on September 20, 1934 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Dora (Poor) Fitz. She was…

Constance “Connie” J. (Lewellen) Lammer

Constance (Connie) J. Lammer, 75, of Westfield, formerly of Logansport, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel.  Born on January 8, 1946 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence…

O. June Land

O. June Land, 95, of Logansport passed away at 4:27 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Monticello Health Care. Born on November 12, 1925 in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of the late Oral and Olive (Yeager) Wilson. …

September 24, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 3,659 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 944,708 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

Four County announces $15 minimum wage

Rochester, Ind. – Four County is raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour. The change takes effect September 26th and applies to all full-time and part-time staff. This change is estimated to impact over 53% of current staff between…

Pamela Jean Shaffer

Pamela Jean Shaffer, 74, of Logansport, went to be with Jesus and her beloved husband, John, on Wednesday evening, September 22, 2021, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Lucerne. Born December 19, 1946, she was the daughter…

Melodie Clements

Melodie Clements, 60, of Metea, transitioned peacefully at 10:50 PM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, with her loved ones at her side, following a three-year metastatic breast cancer fiesta. Born on December 19, 1960, to Victor Jr. and Karen (Hildebrand)…

Judy (Eikenberry) Palmer

Judy Palmer, 69, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Chase Center in Logansport. Born on October 19, 1951 in Rochester, Indiana, Judy is the daughter to the late Edgar Leroy and Vera Martha (Cripe) Eikenberry.  On May…

James W. “Jim” Turner

Coach James “Jim” Turner passed away on September 23, 2021, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.  He is survived by his loving family: wife, Muriel McWhorter Turner; daughter, Claudia (Bruce) Snyder; son, James (Sharon) Turner; grandchildren, Jessica (Eric) Snyder, Kayla…

Free online tutoring available for Indiana students

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education today announced a new partnership with Schoolhouse.world to support students in grades eight through 12 with free tutoring for SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. “All students learn differently, and…

September 23, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 3,659 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 944,708 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

John W. Miller

John W. Miller, 92, of Galveston, went home to be with the Lord late Saturday evening, September 18, 2021, at his home.  He was born January 17, 1929, in Mexico, Indiana to Joseph H. and Mary (Deeb) Miller.  He married Margaret J.…

Celebrate National Public Lands Day, Sept. 25-26, 2021

DNR is celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26. That means it’s time to get outside and choose your favorite outdoor activity at one of the many DNR properties throughout Indiana (on.IN.gov/recfinder). National Public…

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