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Obituaries

Paula Kay (Myers) Smith

Paula Kay (Myers) Smith, age 68, formerly of Logansport, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 in Noblesville. The service will be set at a later date.

May 29, 2021

Health

May 29, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 448 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 743,338 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…

May 29, 2021

State

Hoosiers celebrate Memorial Day, honor veterans like no one else

For more than 100 years, the eyes of millions have been on Indiana each Memorial Day weekend. The Indianapolis 500 is not only the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but also one of the largest celebrations of our most cherished freedoms…

May 29, 2021

Community, State

Indy 500 pre-race ceremonies to feature pageantry, tradition

INDIANAPOLIS – The pre-race ceremonies for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will feature all of the tradition and pageantry beloved by fans Sunday, May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A look at the various ceremonial roles: “God Bless…

May 29, 2021

Community

Additional COVID-19 relief coming to United Way of Cass County

Logansport, IN – United Way of Cass County is pleased to announce that it will receive a second COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative grantfor $109,047.00 from Indiana United Ways, the state professional association of which United Way of Cass County is a…

May 28, 2021

State

Indianapolis 500 Fans Encouraged To ‘Plan Ahead’ with IMS.com

INDIANAPOLIS – Fans attending the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are encouraged to “Plan Ahead” through IMS.com/PlanAhead, an interactive web page that serves as a home base for…

May 28, 2021

Education

Nearly 800 Indiana University Kokomo students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors for Spring 2021

KOKOMO, Ind. — Seven hundred ninety-seven full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the spring 2021 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum…

May 28, 2021

Education

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Roll for 4th Quarter of 2020-2021 School Year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2020-2021 school year: 3rd Grade A Honor Roll Abram Aleshire, Rowan Beck, Keeli Bell, Sophia Bobay, Jude Bruner, Sofia Chavez, Sawyer Eshelman,…

May 28, 2021

Education, Health

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

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 hunt for chocolate bars. From the pool of students…

May 28, 2021

State

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

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 33 NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers on their epic quest for…

May 28, 2021

State

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

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 to assist women and minorities engaged in entrepreneurship. “Communities across the state have been…

May 28, 2021

Health, State

Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

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 otherwise would not be eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccinations and allows the state to…

May 28, 2021

Education, Health

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

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 p.m., and is open to adolescents ages 12 –17. Cost…

May 28, 2021

Obituaries

Rodnee L. Timmons

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. and Marilyn A. (Nickels) Timmons. Rodnee had worked at the…

May 28, 2021

Obituaries

Patty A. Leffert

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 late Richard L. and Violet (Roberti) Dixon. Patty retired from…

May 28, 2021

Health

May 28, 2021 Update from 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 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 28, 2021

Community

Deep Space Food Challenge open through July 30, 2021

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 that require minimal resources and produce minimal waste, while providing safe, nutritious,…

May 28, 2021

State

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

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 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Allen will sing “The…

May 28, 2021

Education

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

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; Lisa Swaim, CCCF Board Chairman. The Cass County Community Foundation today…

May 27, 2021

Education

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

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” initiative. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), Indiana Commission for Higher…

May 27, 2021