Michelle Dials

Joined: February 15, 2015
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Community

November 23, 2020: 3 things to know and 5 upcoming events (with audio)

Here are a few things we thought you might want to know for Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. The Cass County Citizens Coalition was honored over the weekend at the 13th annual Greening the Statehouse event hosted by the Hoosier Environmental…

November 23, 2020

Community

Applications available for Logan’s Landing Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program

SOURCE: News release from Logan’s Landing Applications for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program are available to commercial business or property owners within the Logan’s Landing district. While exterior building improvements may not be top-of-mind as winter weather approaches, applicants…

November 22, 2020

Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital earns Clean Facility Certification from the Association for the Health Care Environment

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital Logansport Memorial Hospital has earned a Clean Facility Certificate from the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), the recognized authority in health care environmental services, and professional membership group of the American…

November 22, 2020

Education

COVID-19 continued factor in local, state, international economy

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — An unforeseen global pandemic derailed economic growth, not only in north central Indiana, but world-wide. Experts from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business Economic Outlook Panel discussed the impact of…

November 22, 2020

Community

2020’s largest environmental gathering in Indiana honors key grassroots leaders

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Hoosiers from across Indiana gathered together for the first-ever virtual, and thirteenth annual, Greening the Statehouse (GTS). GTS has historically been Indiana’s largest annual gathering of environmental-minded Hoosiers. The conference, hosted by the Hoosier Environmental Council, aims to prepare attendees…

November 22, 2020

Health

November 22, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

Cass: 2912 (23 new cases); 31 deathsCarroll: 653 (16 new cases); 13 deathsFulton: 787 (12 new cases); 17 deathsPulaski: 364 (5 new cases); 10 deathsMiami: 1504 (32 new cases); 14 deathsHoward: 3213 (98 new cases); 75 deathsWhite: 1152 (28 new…

November 22, 2020

Health

November 21, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

Cass: 2889 (29 new cases); 31 deathsCarroll: 637 (11 new cases); 13 deathsFulton: 775 (13 new cases); 17 deathsPulaski: 359 (8 new cases); 10 deathsMiami: 1472 (68 new cases); 14 deaths (1 new)Howard: 3115 (98 new cases); 75 deaths White:…

November 22, 2020

Obituaries

Dale Keith Packard

Dale Keith Packard, 90, Logansport, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Community Howard Regional Hospital. Born October 14, 1930, in South Bend, he was the son of the late Arrol Edar Packard and Margaret Elizabeth (Skelton) Packard. On August…

November 21, 2020

Community

Hello, 2021: U.S. Postal Service announces upcoming stamps

SOURCE: News release from U.S. Postal Service WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service revealed several new stamps to be issued in 2021. “A handwritten letter shows the recipient how much you care. The stamp you choose to adorn your…

November 21, 2020

Community

Greetings from the North Pole Post Office

Check out this program from the U.S. Postal Service for details on how to get a letter postmarked from the North Pole: USPS recommends sending your letters by December 7 so that they can be received by the Anchorage,…

November 21, 2020

Education

NASA invites the public to virtually follow launch of Ocean-Monitoring Satellite Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich

Sentinel-6 is targeting to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday, Nov. 21, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Information about Sea Level Rise Educational Resources K-12 included below. Go to www.nasa.gov Click on NASA TV for…

November 21, 2020

Community

International Space Station celebrates 20th anniversary

You are invited to view 20 scientific and technological breakthroughs achieved as a result of conducting research in a micro gravity environment on the International Space Station orbiting 250 miles above the Earth. November of 2020 marks NASA’s 20 years…

November 21, 2020

Obituaries

Christopher J. Hillenberg

Christopher J. Hillenberg, 21 of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1998 and is the son to Jeremy and Clarissa (Camp) Hillenberg who survives. Christopher was fearless, he enjoyed camping, swimming and just…

November 20, 2020

Health

November 20, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

Cass: 2860 (33 new cases); 31 deaths Carroll: 626 (11 new cases); 13 deathsFulton: 762 (20 new cases); 17 deathsPulaski: 351 (8 new cases); 10 deathsMiami: 1404 (45 new cases); 13 deaths (1 new)Howard: 3017 (126 new cases); 75 deaths…

November 20, 2020

Community

#OptOutside with DNR on November 27, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Looking for a great place to socially distance and avoid crowds on Black Friday? Give yourself some space and #OptOutside at a DNR property this year. “Opt Outside” on Black Friday…

November 20, 2020

Education

Campus pivots to remote learning after Thanksgiving break

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo students will be on Thanksgiving break the week of November 23. There will be no classes, but offices will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through…

November 20, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb, First Lady test negative for COVID-19

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb have tested negative for COVID-19. The Governor and First Lady began quarantining Tuesday after several members of their…

November 20, 2020

Community

Dedication ceremony held for Monument to Immigrants of Logansport and Cass County (with video)

A dedication ceremony for the Monument to All Immigrants of Logansport and Cass County was held Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Money for the sculpture was raised through a series of dinners featuring authentic Italian cuisine beginning in 2013. The Cass…

November 20, 2020

Community

For the first time in 108 years, Operation Santa is nationwide!

SOURCE: News release from U.S. Postal Service WASHINGTON, DC — Let’s face it, this year has been a struggle for so many people in more ways than one. Thoughts of kids, the holidays and wondering how to provide for them…

November 19, 2020

Health

November 19, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

Cass: 2828 (26 new cases); 31 deaths (2 new)Carroll: 615 cases (24 new cases); 13 deathsFulton: 743 (29 new cases); 17 deaths Pulaski: 343 (8 new cases); 10 deathsMiami: 1360 (72 new cases); 12 deaths (1 new)Howard: 2892 (290 new…

November 19, 2020