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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

Education

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

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 (CTWA) and Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo are planning a virtual…

May 27, 2021

Health

May 27, 2021 Update from 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 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 27, 2021

Community

LMU reports outage near West 200 N

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. Original Post: May 27, 2021- 4:35pm: Outages are being reported…

May 27, 2021

Education

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

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 encouraged to be present to receive meals. For questions please check…

May 27, 2021

Community

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

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 tragedy in San Jose, CA. Per the President’s order, flags should be flown at…

May 27, 2021

Community

LMU reports power lines down in two locations

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 of affected outages is unknown at this time. Power should…

May 27, 2021

Community

Purdue Extension to offer Spring Home Horticulture Series in June 2021

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 Bicentennial Meeting Room of the Cass County Government Building in Logansport.…

May 26, 2021

Health

May 26, 2021 Update from 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 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

May 26, 2021