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Flags in Indiana at half-staff thru Sunday, May 24 to honor victims of Novel Coronavirus, and until noon on May 25 for Memorial Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff thru Sunday to honor the victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic and in the morning on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Flags should be flown…

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May 22, 2020

Community

Countdown to Launch Day!

SOURCE: News release from Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller It’s a new day new way in space exploration! In less than a week NASA will begin a new era in human spaceflight when it launches two U. S. astronauts in…

May 22, 2020

State

Drive safely and plan ahead over 2020 Memorial Day weekend

INDIANA— While fewer drivers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists to slow down and travel safely, especially in work zones. AAA predicts…

May 21, 2020

Health

May 21, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: The ISDH map shows 1572 COVID-19 cases to date and 6 deaths in Cass County. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 676 additional Hoosiers…

May 21, 2020

State

Governor announces next stage to safely reopen Indiana

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that because health indicators remain positive, most of the state will advance to stage 3 of the Back On Track Indiana plan…

May 21, 2020

Education

Applications open thru June 15, 2020 for Indiana Department of Homeland Security Scholarships

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Homeland Security Indiana college students who volunteer with a public safety organization can now apply for the FY 2021 round of the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship. The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship…

May 20, 2020

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo supporters donate $20,400 for student COVID-19 Relief Fund

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area KOKOMO, Ind. – Supporters of Ivy Tech Community College throughout the Kokomo Service Area rose to a challenge last month, donating a total of $20,400 for the Ivy Tech…

May 20, 2020

Health

May 20, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: The ISDH map shows 1564 total cases to date and 6 deaths for Cass County. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 581 additional Hoosiers…

May 20, 2020

Community

Watch for nesting turtles on roadways

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources It’s nesting season for Indiana’s native turtles, which means Hoosiers may find them crossing roads this time of year. All native turtles are regulated in Indiana. Endangered species and Eastern box…

May 20, 2020

Community

Mayo Clinic Doctors To Perform ‘God Bless America’ this Sunday during Indy 500 Special on NBC

SOURCE: News release from Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS – Viewers across the globe will be treated to a poignant and stirring rendition of “God Bless America” during Sunday’s “Indy 500 Special: Back Home Again” airing at 2 p.m. EDT on…

May 20, 2020

State

Governor’s “Back on Track Indiana” plan calls for Cass County to move to Stage 3 on June 1, 2020

NOTE: Please read the updated press release from the Governor’s Office here. Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Cass County is one of three Indiana counties that will move to Stage 3 of the Back on Track Indiana…

May 20, 2020

Community

Republic Services resumes bulk waste pickup in Logansport

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Logansport Mayor Chris Martin Republic Services has resumed bulk waste pickup in Logansport effective May 18, 2020. Republic is asking folks to please be patient as they start this process back up again.…

May 19, 2020

Health

May 19, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: Today’s update shows a total of 1560 cases of COVID-19 to date in Cass County and 6 deaths. That is an increase of 8 cases and 1 death since yesterday’s update. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of…

May 19, 2020

Education

Indiana Department of Education Recognizes All Indiana Teachers as 2021 Teacher of the Year

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Education INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today recognized all Indiana teachers collectively as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. Traditionally, one educator each year is recognized. “The COVID-19 pandemic brought…

May 19, 2020

Community

Additional assistance arriving soon for Hoosier families whose children receive free and reduced-cost meals at school, via the “Pandemic EBT” program

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” benefits beginning…

May 19, 2020

Education

Free, Virtual Scholar Success Program Help for 21st Century Scholars on May 20

(INDIANAPOLIS) – To assist students in completing college and career readiness activities required to receive the state’s 21st Century Scholarship, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is hosting a virtual Scholar Success Program (SSP) help session on Wednesday, May 20,…

May 18, 2020

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital and South Bend Medical Foundation looking for recovered COVID-19 donors for convalescent plasma

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital South Bend Medical Foundation, in partnership with Logansport Memorial Hospital, is looking for people who have fully recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma for an investigational treatment option to help current patients with…

May 18, 2020

Community

Logan’s Landing to receive QUIP grant for downtown mural project

SOURCE: News release from Logan’s Landing Now that COVID-19 restrictions are being eased and life is starting to return to normal in Logansport and Cass County, Logan’s Landing is happy to announce that they are the recipient of a Quick…

May 18, 2020

Community

Logansport City Building re-opening

As of today, May 18, 2020, Cass County has entered phase 2 of Governor Eric Holcomb’s 5 stage roadmap for reopening. As a result, the Logansport City Building and outside offices are now open for limited public access. This does…

May 18, 2020

State

Indiana governor announces $1 million in funding to distribute life-saving naloxone

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the state will fund a nearly $1 million distribution of the opioid reversal…

May 18, 2020