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Community, Government

Logansport made unexpected strides in 2017

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. Looking back on the year just concluded brings to mind many things that we could not have predicted at this point last…

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January 7, 2018

Obituaries

Julie A. Burden

Julie A. Burden, age 55, Logansport, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018, in her Logansport residence following a brief illness. Born October 9, 1962, she was the daughter of Terry and Shirley Sullivan Holt. A graduate…

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January 7, 2018

Community

Friend announces retirement

William C. Friend, State Representative District #23, announces he will not run for re-election in 2018. Friend was first elected in 1992, making his legislative service 26 years in the House of Representatives at the end of this term. His…

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January 5, 2018

Community

NIPSCO offers tips during cold weather

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. –Colder temperatures and increased usage means higher bills for customers at this time of year. While NIPSCO is the lowest-cost natural gas provider in Indiana, NIPSCO reminds customers of options and tips to aid in their home’s energy…

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January 4, 2018

Community

Official 2018 Indiana Travel Guide and Roadway Map now available

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana boasts breathtaking state parks, world class museums, award-winning wineries and breweries, stunning architecture, beautiful landscapes and much more. There are travel opportunities to fit any lifestyle. Today, Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism…

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January 4, 2018

Community

2018 grant applications available from Cass County Visitors Bureau

Once again in 2018, the Cass County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) will be awarding grants for out of county marketing and visitor experience enhancement grants to events and attractions within Cass County. Grant request will be considered and awarded by the…

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January 4, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Logansport to host 2018-19 ASAP program

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport campus will serve as host for the 2018-19 cohort of the Accelerated Associate Program (ASAP) in the College’s Kokomo Service Area. This will be the Kokomo Service Area’s fourth class in the…

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January 4, 2018

Obituaries

James W. Custer

James W. Custer, 82, of Logansport passed away at 9:55 p.m., Monday, January 1, 2018 at Chase Center. Born on February 5, 1935 in Logansport he was the son of the late William and Marie (Buchholy) Custer. James was a…

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January 4, 2018

Obituaries

Sandra James

Sandra James, 88, Logansport, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Chase Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 4 at The Church of Christ. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fisher Funeral Chapel & Cremation…

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January 4, 2018

Community

Rep. Friend invites students to Statehouse during 2018 legislative session

STATEHOUSE — Applications are open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy). Pages have an opportunity to join Friend during the legislative session and…

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January 4, 2018

Community, Government

Secretary of State Connie Lawson reminds investors to approach cryptocurrency with caution

NDIANAPOLIS – With cryptocurrencies continuing to attract headlines, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson today reminded Hoosier investors to be cautious about investments involving cryptocurrencies. “Investors should go beyond the headlines and hype to understand the risks associated with investments…

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January 4, 2018

Community

Health officials urge residents to test for radon

INDIANAPOLIS—What you don’t see can in fact hurt you, especially if it’s radon, a tasteless, colorless and odorless gas that can build up in homes without residents’ knowledge. January is National Radon Action Month, and the Indiana State Department of…

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January 4, 2018

Community

Lt. Gov. Crouch, Treasurer Mitchell & Indiana Arts Commission launch 2018 Hoosier Women Artists Contest

STATEHOUSE – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch along with Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission today announced the details for the 2018 Hoosier Women Artists contest. “In a state that has a majority of women holding statewide elected official…

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January 4, 2018

Obituaries

Harold W. Hopper

Harold Walter Hopper, 88, Logansport, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018, in Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. Born August 6, 1929, in Logansport, he was the son of the late George and Florence Hopper. Harold attended Logansport High…

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January 4, 2018

Obituaries

Ruthann Wraight

Ruthann Wraight, 79, Plymouth, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Born March 12, 1938, in Cicero, Ill., she was the daughter of Kenneth Walter and Lucille Ladendorf Crysler. On June…

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January 4, 2018

Obituaries

Dolores J. Finnell

Dolores J. Finnell, age 96, Logansport, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2018, in WoodBridge Health Campus. Born April 4, 1921, in Logansport, she was the daughter of John and EStella Brown Schiele. Dolores was married on…

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January 4, 2018

Community, Government

Head Files Bill to Ease Licensing Requirements for Clinicians

STATEHOUSE– State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) recently filed a bill that would make it easier for clinicians serving families to obtain a license. Under current law, mental health counselor and mental health counselor associate applicants must complete 1,000 hours in…

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January 3, 2018

Achievements, Community

Partridge chosen as Logansport Citizen of the Week

A local artist whose many works include an 80-foot mural at the new Cancer Care Center at Logansport Memorial Hospital is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Teri Partridge, who operates The Pear Tree Gallery with her husband Tom,…

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January 3, 2018

Community

State Fire Marshal urges safety following fatal fires

With the recent uptick of tragic home fires and continued cold weather across the state, Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson urges Hoosiers to keep safety in mind while using alternative heating sources or cooking. “Home fires occur more often…

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January 3, 2018

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of 2018

The first baby born at Logansport Memorial Hospital in 2018 arrived on the morning of Tuesday, January 2. Pictured with Cass County’s newest resident, Aaron Garcia-Acosta, are Mom Rosalinda Garcia-Acosta, Dad Baltazar Garcia-Ramirez, and Big Sister Yvonne Fuentes-Acosta. The First…

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January 3, 2018