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Donnelly Staff to Hold Veterans History Project Event in Logansport

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s staff will host a Veterans History Project event at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Veterans History Project is an effort by the Library of Congress to preserve…

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November 1, 2017

Achievements, Community

West Point’s Clark named Logansport Citizen of the Week

As the girls high school basketball season begins in Cass County for 2017, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has named one of the city’s all-time great girls basketball players as his Citizen of the Week. Linda Clark played for former…

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November 1, 2017

Community

Swaim seeking second term as Cass County Prosecutor

Cass County Prosecuting Attorney Lisa Swaim announced today that she will seek a second term in office. Swaim, who was first elected in 2014, will run for re-election on the Republican ballot in 2018. Swaim has spent her entire career…

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November 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary 1st 9 Week Awards for 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary School students receiving awards for the first 9 weeks of the 2017-2018 School Year: Kindergarten Responsible Student – Lucas Angle, Gamaliel Arellano-Palomares, Alex Asselin, Sofia Chavez, Availah Elliott, Pedro Flores, Farrah Fry, Lily Galbreath,…

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November 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 1st 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2017-2018

Congratulations to the following students at Caston Elementary School who made the honor roll for the 1st 9 Weeks of the 2017-2018 school year. All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Isaac Albright, Jack Brumett, Owen Chapman, Malakai Clayton, Grace Colvin,…

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November 1, 2017

Community

Indiana announces dates for the 2017-18 Winter Assistance Program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has announced dates for the 2017-18 Winter Assistance Program through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program begins November 1, 2017 and concludes May 18, 2018. Beginning November 1st, applications will be accepted by…

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November 1, 2017

Community, Events

‘Brigadoon’ premieres Friday at IU Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. —A mysterious Scottish village appears on the Havens Auditorium stage for three days only, as Indiana University Kokomo Music and Theatre presents Brigadoon. The musical tells the story of Americans Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas, who stumble upon…

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October 31, 2017

Community

Logansport mayor attends entrepreneurship conference

Logansport was among cities represented at the Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship last week in Oakland, Calif. The conference was hosted by the Kauffman Foundation, a nonprofit foundation based in Kansas City, Mo. Fifty-four mayors from 16 states were invited to…

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October 31, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 1st 9 Weeks of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following students who made the Landis Elementary Honor Roll for the 1st 9 Weeks of the 2017-2018 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Alexander Bohall, Sophia Calisto, Keira Emery, Jonathan Garcia-Antonio, Alliance Henn, Mason Jensen, Alleia Kennedy,…

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October 30, 2017

Community

INDOT to host public hearings for U.S. 24 Intersection Improvement Projects in Logansport, Cass County

EDITOR’S NOTE: This was originally posted on Oct. 17, 2017. The Indiana Department of Transportation’s LaPorte District is developing plans for two proposed intersection improvement projects on U.S. 24 in Logansport, Cass County. The proposed intersection improvements are median U-Turns,…

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October 29, 2017

Community, Health

Cass County among those receiving grants to fight infant mortality

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced Oct. 27 that it has awarded $11 million in competitive grants to hospitals, local health departments and nonprofit organizations for projects designed to help reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate. Seven entities will…

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October 29, 2017

Community, Health

Health officials say knowing stroke signs and risk factors could help save lives

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is commemorating World Stroke Day on Oct. 29 by encouraging Hoosiers to make sure friends, family and patients know the signs of a stroke and how to prevent one. A stroke occurs when…

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October 29, 2017

Community

Trine University – Logansport recognizes Oct. 2017 Student of the Month

Trine University is proud to recognize Michelle Britt as the October 2017 Student of the Month. Michelle earned her bachelor degree from Trine University in 2016 and began her master degree program in Criminal Justice this fall. When Michelle decided…

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October 28, 2017

Community, Education

Franklin Elementary welcomes guests from Chinese Sister School

It was with great joy that we welcomed our Sister School from Hengdian Elementary from China. Each Chinese guest was assigned an American ambassador student who spent the week with them, helping them experience America and, in exchange, learning about…

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October 28, 2017

Obituaries

Robert M. “Jack” Chambers

Robert M. “Jack” Chambers, age 81, Logansport, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, in his residence. He had been courageously battling lung cancer since August of this year. Jack was born on June 3,1936 in Cass…

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October 28, 2017

Obituaries

John Phillip Scagnoli

John Phillip Scagnoli, age 73, Logansport, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Born December 15, 1943, in Logansport, he was the son of Pacifico and Elizabeth “Betty” Carbone Scagnoli. John was a…

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October 28, 2017

Community, Events

Indiana State Police Partner with the DEA for the 14th Drug Take Back Day

Indiana – On Saturday, October 28, 2017 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 14th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.…

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October 26, 2017

Community

Make Halloween a Treat by Practicing Caution This Holiday Season

With Halloween just around the corner, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is reminding Hoosiers to practice caution this holiday season. To make Halloween a treat rather than a trick, here are some Halloween safety tips recommended to make the…

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October 26, 2017

Community

LMU recommends stormwater rate increase to fund Melbourne Avenue project

The Stormwater Management Board voted yesterday to recommend a significant increase in stormwater rates for LMU customers. The increase will fund the more than $25-million combined sewer overflow project planned along Melbourne Avenue in response to federal regulations. The new…

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October 26, 2017

Obituaries

Patricia A. Miller

Patricia A. Miller, 81, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, October 25,2017. Born and raised in Logansport, Indiana and was a military wife. Patricia better known as “ Momma P,” worked in real-estate,…

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October 26, 2017