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Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets welding certification course for fall

Training program prepares students for skilled jobs Registration is open for a fall session of Ivy Tech Community College’s 10-week training program in welding in Kokomo. The hands-on training begins Oct. 3. The American Welding Society (AWS) 3G MIG Welding…

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September 10, 2016

Obituaries

Patricia G. Robinson

Patricia G. Robinson, 77, of Logansport, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday morning, July 30, 2016. Born December 7, 1938, in Trenton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Harry Frank and Sophie (Lewandowski)…

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September 10, 2016

Obituaries

Diane Vernon

Diane Vernon, 77, Carmel, formerly of Logansport, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in Carmel. Born on July 12, 1939 in Terre Haute, Indiana she was the daughter of the late John and Lola Claire (Haverstock)…

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September 10, 2016

Community

Indiana Senate Republicans Offering Paid Internships

STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid, spring-semester internships in its legislative, legal, policy, communications and information technology offices during the 2017 session of the General Assembly, said State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport). Qualified candidates must be…

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September 10, 2016

Columns

Sept. 15, 2016 is deadline for service academy nomination requests

Danville, IN – Rep. Todd Rokita would like to remind service academy nomination applicants that Thursday, September 15, 2016 is the deadline to request a nomination from his office. “It is a great privilege to be able to nominate some…

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September 10, 2016

Community

O’Connor named acting city building commissioner

A familiar face in the Logansport City Building has taken on a new role. Deb O’Connor, who has been serving as a secretary in the Building Commissioner’s Office, will serve as acting building commissioner. She succeeds Tom Harp who resigned…

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September 9, 2016

Achievements, Community

Shanks named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A restaurateur who took a $10,000 loan and made his own restaurant a life calling is the latest recipient of a special city honor. Bob Shanks, better known as “Mr. Happy Burger” to thousands who have eaten at his restaurants,…

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September 8, 2016

Community

Governor Pence Announces Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Howard and Surrounding Counties

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced the availability of low-interest disaster loans for Howard and surrounding counties after tornadoes and high winds that began August 24. The loans are available to residents, businesses and certain non-profit organizations through the…

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September 8, 2016

Obituaries

Keith W. Kerschner

Keith W. Kerschner, age 53, Kokomo, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, in North Woods Village, Kokomo. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday (Today) at Kroeger Funeral Home.…

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September 8, 2016

Community

Bicentennial Visioning Report Released

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman Lee Hamilton and Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann today officially presented the Bicentennial Visioning report to Becky Skillman, former Lt. Governor and co-chair of the Bicentennial Commission, in ceremonies at the State Capitol. The report documents…

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September 7, 2016

Community

Free admission to state park when torch is in town

Nine Indiana state parks will each offer free admission on the day the Bicentennial Torch is passing through that park on its relay across Indiana. The torch relay is patterned after the Olympic torch relay. Indiana’s version will pass through…

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September 7, 2016

Community

Governor Pence Requests Federal Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Howard County; 6 Additional Counties Would Benefit

As a result of recent severe storms beginning August 24, Governor Mike Pence has requested federal low-interest disaster loans for Howard County. If declared, the contiguous counties of Cass, Carroll, Clinton, Tipton, Grant and Miami would also qualify for the…

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September 7, 2016

Community

First bike lanes come to Logansport

UPDATE: As of Sept. 12, the far right lane of Broadway between 6th and 7th Streets has been marked as “turn only.” According to INDOT, the far north (right) lane between 6th and 3rd on Broadway should be used as…

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September 6, 2016

Obituaries

Wilson Clymer Justice

Wilson Clymer Justice, age 67, Clinton Township, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, September 5, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the people who loved him the most. Born December 23, 1948, in Logansport, he was the son of…

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September 6, 2016

Obituaries

Gay Dawn Courtney

Gay Dawn Courtney, 60 of Logansport passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on September 8, 1955 in Logansport, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Byron and Shirley (Austin) Wickersham. Gay was…

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September 6, 2016

Community, Government

Governor announces $260 million agreement to lease state communications infrastructure

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence announced today the state has agreed to terms to lease the state’s communications infrastructure, including its existing cell towers, and deliver more than $260 million in anticipated revenue to Indiana. The Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) board approved…

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September 6, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS teacher named as finalist for 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year

Today, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced ten finalists for 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year. The selection of the 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year will be announced in October. “Everywhere I go, I see great teaching…

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September 6, 2016

Obituaries

Edward Frank Druzbicki

Edward Frank Druzbicki, 77, of Kewanna, IN, passed away at his home on Saturday September 3, 2016. He was born on August 11, 1939 in Chicago Heights, IL, to the late Edward Stephen and Irene (Galaski) Druzbicki. Edward was a…

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September 4, 2016

Obituaries

Mark A. Van Horn

Mark A. Van Horn, 59 of Logansport passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Chase Center in Logansport. Born on August 25, 1957 in Indianapolis, Mark was the son of the late Howard and Georgia May (Davis) Van Horn. To…

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September 4, 2016

Obituaries

Arthur Lee Hess

Arthur Lee Hess, 80 of Logansport passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Marion Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion, IN. Born on February 10, 1936 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Bert H. and Sadie S. E.…

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September 2, 2016