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Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Q1 Honor Roll 2017-2018

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass students who made the honor roll for the 1st quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. 6th Grade High Honor Roll Faith Abbott, Maci Garland, Jonathan Gorham, Skylar Hall, Kerri Hendrixson, Abigail Hileman, Lowell Hillis,…

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October 26, 2017

Community

Avoid use of alternative heating, exercise caution when necessary

Cooler weather is expected this week, and Hoosiers trying to avoid turning on the heat should exercise caution when using alternative methods to heat their homes. “Alternative heating sources are one of the leading causes of home fires and fire-related…

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October 25, 2017

Community, Government

Fake invoice sent by scammers impersonating Office of Attorney General

Starting around 12:30 p.m. today, Office of Attorney General staff members began receiving dozens of calls from people nationwide asking about an invoice emailed to them that appeared to come from the Office of Attorney General. In awkward wording, the…

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October 25, 2017

Community

Utility Service Board recommends water, sewer rate increases

At their meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Utility Service Board approved a series of increases for LMU water and sewer customers over the next three years. The Logansport City Council must also approve the proposed increases. Rate increases will be…

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October 24, 2017

Community

Kingery leaves a $200,000 Legacy of Love for the Community

You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who loved Cass County more than Phyllis Kingery. Phyllis did not grow up here but Cass County was her home after marrying Charles in 1960. Phyllis, a school teacher, and Charles, a banker,…

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October 24, 2017

Achievements, Community

Trinen named Logansport’s Citizen of the Week

A former local businessman who served on the city airport board for 30 years has been named the recipient of a city honor. Wilbur “Bill” Trinen was honored recently by the Logansport/Cass County Airport Authority for his work in furthering…

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October 24, 2017

Community

1.8 million information security jobs need to be filled by 2022

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in its fourth week and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors and state and local officials to learn more about information security jobs. This week’s theme is…

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October 24, 2017

Community

LMBC announces winning bids for Blight Elimination Program properties

The Logansport Municipal Building Corporation (LMBC) was awarded funds from the State of Indiana, through IHCDA, to demolish blighted and abandoned homes that are beyond repair. The goal is not simply to demolish abandoned homes, but to stabilize property values…

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October 23, 2017

Achievements, Community, Government

Head receives 2017 Hulman Health Achievement Award

The Indiana Public Health Association awards State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport, right) with a 2017 Hulman Health Achievement Award during the 33rd annual Indiana Public Health Celebration and Hulman Awards Thursday, Oct. 19. Head received the award for the work…

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October 23, 2017

Community

Indiana WIC launches mobile app

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has a new mobile application to make it easier for clients to access the nutritious food and other benefits they need to be healthy. The app is a convenient way for WIC…

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October 23, 2017

Obituaries

Arlen D. Cross

Arlen D. Cross, 72, of Royal Center passed away at 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on December 12, 1944 in Evansville, he was the son of the late Ora and Geneva Cross.…

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October 21, 2017

Community, Government

House internship applications due Oct. 31, 2017

Applications to intern with the Indiana House Republicans during the 2018 legislative session are due Oct. 31, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy). The House Republican Internship Program offers paid, spring-semester internships at…

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October 19, 2017

Community

Trash stickers temporarily unavailable in City of Logansport

UPDATED OCT. 26, 2017: Today the $1 stickers are available. Starting Monday, Oct. 30, city residents need to resume utilizing the $1 stickers purchased at Martin’s Grocery and McCord’s Do It Best that are required on additional waste that does…

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October 19, 2017

Community

Logansport hosting free workshop with Indiana State Police

Both in our schools, and increasingly in our places of work, worship, and recreation, individuals with only violent intent bring unexpected death and destruction into our daily lives. The City of Logansport has asked Sergeant Tony Slocum, Public Information Officer,…

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October 18, 2017

Community

U.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices for 2018

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) Oct. 6 of price changes to take effect Jan. 21, 2018. The new prices, if approved, include a one cent increase in the price of…

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October 17, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech sets Go Ivy Days at Logansport and Kokomo campuses

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport and Kokomo campuses will open their doors in the upcoming weeks to give prospective students a chance to see the many opportunities community college offers for personal and career advancement. The “Go…

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October 17, 2017

Community

Ivy Tech offers new biology transfer degree to any Indiana four-year university

KOKOMO, Ind. — A new associate transfer degree in biology being offered at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will give graduates the possibility of transferring to any state institution of higher education as a junior to pursue a bachelor’s…

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October 17, 2017

Community

Flags to be flown at half-staff Wednesday, Oct. 18 to honor former state treasurer Julian L. Ridlen

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at the Indiana State House and in Cass County to be flown at half-staff in honor of former state treasurer Julian L. Ridlen who passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10. Ridlen served…

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October 17, 2017

Community

Jeffers recognized as Citizen of the Week

A south side woman who has been actively involved with Habitat for Humanity has been honored by Mayor Dave Kitchell. Anne Jeffers has been involved with the local affiliate for many years. The faith-based organization provides new and rehabilitated homes…

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October 16, 2017

Community

First Farmers Financial Corp. Announces Common Stock Buyback Program

CONVERSE, Ind., — First Farmers Financial Corp. (OTCQX:FFMR) announced that at its October 10, 2017 board meeting, the Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase, on the open market, up to 7,000 shares of the Corporation’s outstanding common stock.…

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October 16, 2017