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Nominations now being accepted for Indiana’s highest agricultural award

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch is now accepting nominations for the 2019 AgriVision Award, which is the highest agricultural honor presented by the state. Now in its 13th year,…

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June 2, 2019

Community

2019 agriculture photo contest now open

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Agriculture INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 12th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest. The contest is open to Indiana residents and was created to recognize…

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June 2, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Sixth Grade Academy Honor Roll & End of Year Awards for 2018-2019 school year

Congrats to Columbia 6th Grade Academy’s honor roll students who were recognized at the End of the Year Awards for the 2018-2019 school year:

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June 2, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS announces 2019 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Logansport High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2019. Valedictorian Mia Loposser plans to attend Stanford University and major in Aeronautical Engineering. Salutatorian Derek Bergstedt plans to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology and…

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June 2, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 4th Quarter of 2018-2019 school year

Congratulations to the Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: All-Stars Kindergarten: Natalie Adair, Isabela Alvarado, Jeffery Banter, Hailey Beety, Roxy Davin, Jenny Diego Juan, Hadley Duckett, Jonathan Esqueda, Jade…

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June 2, 2019

Community

Flags at half staff to honor victims of Virginia Beach tragedy

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia.…

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June 1, 2019

Community, Events

This Weekend in Cass County: May 31 – June 2, 2019

Looking for something to do this weekend in the Logansport area? Here’s what’s listed on CassCountyCalendar.com! FRIDAY, MAY 31: ???? Summer Kick-Off | 4-9 p.m. | Intersection Coffee Shop ???? Swamp Weekend | Amelio’s on the River ???? SecFed Logansport…

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May 31, 2019

Community, State

Weekend plan: Construction around Marion County

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will continue work in Marion County this weekend. Five projects will be working simultaneously in Marion County throughout the weekend. INDOT would like to remind…

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May 31, 2019

Community

I-65/I-70 to close in segments in Indianapolis beginning May 31, 2019

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation INDIANAPOLIS – After the Memorial Day weekend break , the Indiana Department of Transportation will continue work on I-65 in Indianapolis this weekend. Please reference the map below for specific segments. Friday, May…

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May 30, 2019

Community, Government, State

Head joins Gov. Holcomb for signing of school bus safety bill

State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport, seated left) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, center) as he ceremonially signs Senate Enrolled Act 2 into law at the Statehouse Wednesday, May 29. Head authored SEA 2, also called the MAXSTRONG Act, in response to…

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May 30, 2019

Community, Government, State

Head joins Gov. Holcomb for signing of child relocation bill

HEAD JOINS GOV. HOLCOMB FOR SIGNING OF CHILD RELOCATION BILL: State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport, seated left) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, right) as he ceremonially signs Senate Enrolled Act 292 into law at the Statehouse Wednesday, May 29. Head authored SEA…

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May 30, 2019

Community

Logansport ranked 2nd most walkable

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell Miles of sidewalk and trails have led to one of the state’s highest rankings by Walk Score, according to information released by the state of Indiana. Of the 51 largest cities in…

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May 30, 2019

Community

Get outside for Free Fishing Weekend, June 1-2

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Enjoy the last Free Fishing Days of the year on June 1-2. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without a fishing license or a salmon/trout stamp. On…

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May 29, 2019

Columns

Safety should be priority on or near water

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Regardless of why you are around bodies of water, you should always recognize the danger water poses, even to strong swimmers or experienced boaters. If you are going to be recreating…

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May 29, 2019

Community

Boxwood blight discovered at Home Depot stores

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been made aware of a shipment of boxwood plants at Home Depot stores that contain the boxwood blight fungus. They have originated from a…

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May 29, 2019

Community

Oak threat in Indiana expands statewide

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed more than 70 Walmart stores and 18 Rural King stores in the state have received rhododendron plants infected with sudden oak death (SOD),…

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May 29, 2019

Community

Logansport Streets scheduled for milling on May 30, 2019

The Logansport Street Department will be milling the following streets beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 30, weather permitting: Broadway from 3rd Street to Eel River Avenue Eel River Ave. from 3rd Street to the Market St. Bridge Market St.…

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May 29, 2019

Community

McMahan named Logansport Citizen of the Week

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell A Logansport retiree who makes a point to ensure veterans get to their medical providers is recognized this week with a special city honor. Don McMahan has been named Citizen of the…

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May 28, 2019

Community

Cass County Community Foundation announces $130,000 available for competitive grants for local nonprofits

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Community Foundation The Cass County Community Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce that the funds available for community grants to Cass County non-profits during the 2019 grant cycle is a record high. …

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May 23, 2019

Community

Tyson Foods Funds Mobile Pantry Distributions in Cass, Howard and Miami Counties

Logansport, Ind. – Tyson Foods has announced a $47,000 donation to Food Finders Food Bank to help fund mobile food pantry distributions. This grant ensures that Food Finders is able to deliver fruit, vegetables and protein directly to people in…

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May 23, 2019