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Purdue Master Gardener Basic Training Set

A Purdue Master Gardener Basic Training will be offered to area residents beginning February 7, 2017 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and continuing through March 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. according to Krista Pullen, Extension Educator with the Purdue…

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January 30, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region sets seminar series on relevant topics in agriculture

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is again partnering with Kokomo Grain to present five free seminars on relevant topics in agriculture. All sessions will be held at Ivy Tech’s Peru Instructional Site, 425 W. Main St., in Peru.…

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January 30, 2017

Community, Education

Caston Robocomets qualify for state competition

Front Row L-R – Braeden Daussman, Edison Byrum, Max Sommers, Zach Rogers, and Shayley Strasser. Back: Eric Reidenbach, Cole Boldry, Braden Rush, Emily Rentschler, Jessica Taylor, Elizabeth Sosa, Pete DuVall, and Lucas Graham. Photo provided. Last fall, 17 Caston 4th…

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January 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary Honor Roll & Attendance – 2nd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students: Perfect Attendance: Grades K: Koralyn Barber, Nakoah Clothier, Kennedy Conklin, Vera Deichman, Jayce DeWeese, Bryan Francisco Pablo, Uziel David Gutierrez, Lilly King, Connor Mannies, Miguel Miguel Pedro, Salvador Navarro Guerrero, Ayden Perez, Mathias…

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January 27, 2017

Obituaries

Peter D. Noakes

Peter D. Noakes, age 43, Logansport, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., in his residence. Born in Logansport, on December 15, 1973, he was the son of Timothy and Crystal Halterman Noakes, both of whom survive,…

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January 27, 2017

Community, Events

Medals Revealed for the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today reveals the designs of the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon medal, as well as challenge, 5K and Miler Series. Participants of…

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January 26, 2017

Community, Events

United Way of Cass County will hold campaign celebration Feb. 16, 2017

The United Way of Cass County announces their annual meeting and campaign celebration date for Thursday, February 16, 2017. This event conducts the business of our annual meeting and celebrates the work of our incredible volunteers and donors. The progress…

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January 26, 2017

Obituaries

Michael Z. “Bubba” Shorter

Michael Z. “Bubba” Shorter, 26, of Star City passed away at 9:33 a.m., Sunday, January 22, 2017 at South Bend Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born on February 5, 1990 in Bremen, he was the son…

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January 25, 2017

Obituaries

Clarence Brown

Clarence D. Brown, 91, of Rochester, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Born June 13, 1925, in Royal Center, he was the son of the late Wade D. and Laura…

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January 25, 2017

Obituaries

Kenneth D. Saunders

Kenneth D. Saunders, 52, Greenfield, formerly of Logansport, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Hancock County. Arrangements are pending at Fisher Funeral Chapel.

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January 25, 2017

Obituaries

Rhenda S. Acton

Rhenda S. Acton, age 66, Logansport, passed away at 10:32 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2017, in Waterford Place Health Campus, Kokomo. Born December 29, 1950, in Kokomo, she was the daughter of Merle and Thelma Cone Wines. On February…

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January 25, 2017

Community

Digital technology boosts annual Girl Scout cookie sale

The annual Girl Scout cookie sale is in full swing, and there are several different ways to get your cookie fix! Of course, thousands of local Girl Scouts are selling cookies the traditional way: face to face to their friends…

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January 25, 2017

Education

Logansport Community School Corporation Receives Lilly Planning Grant

Logansport Community School Corporation has received a planning grant of $30,000 under Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 Students. The aim of the Counseling Initiative is to increase significantly the number of K-12 students in Indiana public…

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January 25, 2017

Community, Education

Caston Receives Lilly Counseling Planning Grant

Caston School Corporation has received a $30,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment in the first phase of the Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 Students. Lilly has awarded $9.14 million in planning grants to 284 public school corporations and charter…

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January 25, 2017

Community, Government

Head proposes formal study to compare pay for Indiana’s statewide officials with other states

State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) made the following statement today regarding Senate Bill 60: “This week, the Senate Committee on Civil Law heard Senate Bill 60, which proposes to raise the salaries of Indiana’s statewide elected officials. As chairman of…

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January 25, 2017

Logansport Hometown Collaboration Initiative Forum

Community

Residents share opinions at HCI Community Forum

About 100 community members spent the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 24 analyzing data that’s been gathered as part of Logansport’s Hometown Collaboration Initiative process. Participants were divided into small groups to evaluate the data from a community survey taken in…

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January 25, 2017

Community

Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Howard, Miami & Tipton Counties Creating Regional Plan

Economic leaders drawn from a six-county region will be crafting a high-quality plan designed to build on the region’s economic strengths and serve as the blueprint for updating the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) last completed in 2012. This…

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January 24, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education, Government

Legislators recognize Indiana Teacher of the Year

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2017) – State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) recognized Indiana Teacher of the Year Jitka Nelson at the Statehouse Wednesday for her dedication and commitment to education. Currently, Nelson teaches English, language arts and developmental reading at Logansport…

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January 23, 2017

Obituaries

Mary L. Raber

Mary L. Raber, 94, Logansport, passed away at 11:10 a.m., on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending at Kroeger Funeral Home.

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January 23, 2017

Obituaries

R. Deane Warner

R. Deane Warner, age 83, Logansport, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017, in his residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 24, 2017, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kroeger Funeral Home, where an Elks Memorial Service…

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January 23, 2017