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Community, Education

Indiana Department of Education Releases 2016-17 School Accountability Grades

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released the 2016-17 School Accountability Grades on Oct. 4. Nearly 25 percent of schools improved one or more letter grades, with close to 6 percent improving their letter grade to an A.…

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October 8, 2017

Community

Kiwanis Club of Logansport holding their annual Rose Day fundraiser

Each year, Kiwanis Club of Logansport sells roses by the dozen as a club fundraiser. Beautiful roses from Warner’s Greenhouse will be available for purchase on Friday, October 27 at the Logansport Pizza Hut. Various colors and shades of rose…

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October 8, 2017

Obituaries

Richard M. Fornal

Richard M. Fornal, 87, of Rochester passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 10:43 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his residence. Born on July 2, 1930 in Chicago, he was the son of the late John and Mary…

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October 8, 2017

Obituaries

Angelo Anthony ‘Mike’ Vitello

Angelo Anthony ‘Mike’ Vitello, 87, Noblesville, formerly of Logansport and Marion, passed away at 3:45 a.m., on Thursday, October 5, 2017, in St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis. Born in Logansport on November 15, 1929, he was the son of Anthony J.…

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October 8, 2017

Community

Former Cass Circuit Court Juvenile Referee to enter the race for Circuit Court Judge

Sheryl Pherson has announced her candidacy for Circuit Court Judge. Sheryl is a local attorney who began practicing general civil, divorce, probate and criminal defense law in 1994 with the law firm of Hanna, Small, Sabatini, Becker and Murray. Before…

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October 5, 2017

Community

Howard seeking 2nd term as Cass County recorder

Cass County recorder Cindy Howard says she plans to run for re-election in 2018. Howard is in the third year of her first four year term. The county recorder’s office records documents related to property, including land records and mortgages,…

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October 5, 2017

Community

Logansport donates house to Habitat for Humanity

A vacant home on the city’s northwest side is expected to be occupied again in the near future. The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety today approved the transfer of a home on Tacoma Avenue to Habitat for Humanity…

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October 4, 2017

Community

Three organizations receive $100,000 gifts from Nelson Becker estate

Representatives from three local organizations accepted gifts on Oct. 4, 2017 from the estate of Logansport attorney, Nelson J. Becker. Gifts of $100,000 each were presented to the Cass County Community Foundation, the Cass County Family Y and First United…

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October 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Sleep Center receives accreditation

Logansport Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that its Sleep Lab recently received national accreditation status from the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC). Achieving accreditation from ACHC reflects on Logansport Memorial Hospital’s dedication to providing the highest-quality service through compliance…

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October 3, 2017

Community, Government

Jobs, housing and streets are September city highlights

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. In the month of Labor Day, Logansport found itself with a lower unemployment rate than it had a year earlier, with more jobs on…

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October 3, 2017

Community

Logansport Street Department 2017 Brush & Curbside Leaf Pick-up

The Logansport Street Department’s bi-weekly brush pick up will end October 20. The annual curbside leaf vac program will begin during the last week of October. Three leaf vac crews will make 2 or 3 passes throughout the city until…

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October 3, 2017

Achievements, Community

Sigafoose named Logansport Citizen of the Week

She held an important post in Logansport longer than anyone else, helped local residents learn everything from how to swim to CPR and sign language and did it all after moving back to the city. Louise Sigafoose, this week’s Logansport…

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October 2, 2017

Community

Train excursions returning to Logansport

A long drought in the city for railroad enthusiasts is about to end. The Indiana Transportation Museum has announced online that it will be relocating its “Polar Bear Express” holiday excursion to run between Logansport and Kokomo. Details on the…

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October 2, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen is pleased to announce Cass County’s 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists: Matthew Calisto, Logansport High School Payton Cosgray, Pioneer High School Ryonn Doan, Caston High School Makinsey Long, Logansport High School…

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October 2, 2017

Community

Flags at half-staff through sunset on Oct. 6, 2017

In accordance with an order by the President of the United States, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the senseless and horrific attack in Las Vegas. Flags…

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October 2, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Student Success speaker coming to Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport

KOKOMO, Ind.— Dr. Leslie Nwoke, a physician, executive coach, and speaker, is coming to Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Logansport and Kokomo Oct. 4 to talk with students about emotional intelligence and college success. Members of the community are…

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September 30, 2017

Community

Celebrate public lands with free entry to DNR properties, Sept. 30, 2017

Admission to Indiana’s state park properties and state forest recreation areas where entrance fees are charged will be free on Sept. 30 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort…

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September 28, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport campuses induct students into Phi Theta Kappa

KOKOMO and LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Twenty-five students in Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Alpha Pi Phi (Kokomo) and Beta Gamma Zeta (Logansport) chapters of Phi Theta Kappa international…

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September 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors summer dean’s list students

KOKOMO, Ind. — Thirty-two full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the 2017 summer session. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12 credit hours…

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September 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital earns Baby-Friendly designation

Baby-Friendly USA, has announced that Logansport Memorial Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility. This achievement recognizes hospitals for offering mothers and their babies an optimal level of care, providing the information, confidence, skills, and…

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September 27, 2017