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Food Finders Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign

Lafayette – This week, Walmart launched its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. The Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks, of which Food Finders…

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April 19, 2017

Achievements, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students, faculty honored at Catalyst 2017

KOKOMO, Ind. – A group of Ivy Tech Community College students and faculty members from the Kokomo Region brought home a number of international awards from Catalyst 2017, the annual conference of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international academic…

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April 19, 2017

Community

JW Marriott To Celebrate ‘Greatest CITY in Racing’ with Huge Indy 500 Message

INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – The Indianapolis skyline will again celebrate the Month of May and the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, with a JW Marriott façade installation greeting residents and visitors from…

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April 19, 2017

Community

Famed Chicago Blackhawks Performer Cornelison To Sing ‘Back Home Again In Indiana’ before Start of 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Jim Cornelison, renowned for his stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Chicago Blackhawks’ home games, will sing “Back Home Again In Indiana” before the start of the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor…

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April 19, 2017

Community

Attorney General Curtis Hill reminds Hoosiers to beware of IRS phone scams even as tax season concludes

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is reminding Hoosiers to beware of scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents over the phone, demanding money and threatening legal action. As tax season comes to an end, IRS impostor scams…

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April 19, 2017

Obituaries

Mary Christine (Williams) Widner

Mary Christine (Williams) Widner, 37, Logansport, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Howard County. Born April 13, 1980, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Steve Williams, of Logansport, and Debbie (Knight) and Everett Wilson, of Fulton In 2008,…

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April 19, 2017

Community

Logansport seeking ‘Safe Place’ certification, program

A nationwide initiative aimed at improving public safety through community networking is expected to be launched here later this year. The “Safe Place” program, recognizable through yellow placards similar to yield signs that read “Safe Place” with an arm-wrapping logo,…

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April 19, 2017

Community, Government

Cass County tax bills have been mailed, spring installment due May 10, 2017

Cass Co. real estate tax bills have been mailed and spring installment payments are due on May 10, 2017. The drop box is now located on Court St., on the south side of the Cass County Government Building. A reminder…

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April 19, 2017

Community

Energy Assistance ends May 12 – apply now so you don’t miss out!

As the weather continues to be undecided, HOT then COLD, Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services would like to remind the community that we continue to accept applications for enrollment in the 2016-2017 Energy Assistance Program (EAP). Families…

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April 19, 2017

Achievements, Community

McQuinn named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local woman who has been a tireless advocate of recognizing veterans and their contributions is this week’s honoree as the Logansport Citizen of the Week. When the World War II Honor Roll was updated, Elizabeth McQuinn spent considerable time…

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April 19, 2017

Obituaries

Ralph D. Lucy

Ralph D. Lucy, of Logansport, passed away Tues., March 21, 2017 in his residence. Born Jan. 18, 1954, in Cass County, he was the son of the late George W. and Ilone (O’Ryon) Lucy. Ralph worked in maintenance at TM…

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April 17, 2017

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo and Logansport campuses set Express Enrollment Day for April 19, 2017

KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Kokomo and Logansport will be among sites participating in a Statewide Express Enrollment Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 19. Statewide Express Enrollment Day provides an opportunity for students from…

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April 17, 2017

Community, Events

Donald Davidson fundraiser set for April 28

The man who is a walking encyclopedia of Indianapolis 500 knowledge will make a special trip to Logansport to talk about Logansport’s entry in the race and answer trivia questions from race fans. Indy 500 Historian Donald Davidson will appear…

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April 17, 2017

Columns, Community

Celebrate Community College Month

When it comes to attending college or pursuing a career, everyone’s goals are different. For some, it is important to get into the workforce quickly in an in-demand, high-paying career. For others, they are looking for a more affordable start…

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April 17, 2017

Community

Ivy Tech to offer Certified Professional Food Manager Course in Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering an instructor-led training course April 24 and 26 to prepare students to take the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) certification exam. The two-day class will meet in Room 611 of the…

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April 16, 2017

Community

Riverside Historic District approved

Logansport’s fourth historic district – and first since the 1980s – has been created by the Logansport Historic Preservation Commission. Thursday morning, the commission voted 4-0 to create the district, which will now bereferred to the National Trust for Historic…

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April 16, 2017

Obituaries

Martha E. Snyder

Martha E. Snyder, 96 of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on January 1, 1921 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Emmett H. and Elizabeth (Coble) Porter. On October…

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April 14, 2017

Obituaries

Nelson Jaeger Becker

Nelson Jaeger Becker, 76, sailed into heaven on April 7, 2017, in Naples, Florida. Nelson was born September 16, 1940, the son of Edwin H. and Mary Lewis (Nelson) Becker in Logansport. On December 28, 1984, at First United Methodist…

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April 14, 2017

Community

Citizens Energy Group renews sponsorship of 500 Festival Volunteer Program

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that Citizens Energy Group will return as the presenting sponsor of the 500 Festival Volunteer Program. Each…

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April 14, 2017

Obituaries

Hope Ann Siebenhaar

Hope Ann Siebenhaar, 4 months, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 3:07 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at South Bend Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on November 17, 2016 at Winamac, she was the cherished daughter of Matthew…

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April 13, 2017