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Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport senior competes at National Speech Tournament

Lorie Flanagan, Logansport High School Senior and Co-Captain of the Speech Team, competed in the National Speech and Debate Association’s National Tournament, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 12-17. Flanagan, competing in her memorized 10 minute Original Oratory and…

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June 20, 2016

Community

Weekday update for June 20, 2016

Here’s your weekday update from Cass County Communication Network for Monday, June 20, 2016. Listen with the link above. LILLY SCHOLARSHIP ORIENTATIONS: The timeline for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application process has changed, and that’s also resulted in some…

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June 20, 2016

Community, Education

July 1 is 2016 deadline for “Back Home Again” scholarship

The deadline to submit applications for the “Back Home Again In Indiana” scholarship is July 1, 2016. This $500-$1000 scholarship is open only to Cass County’s non-traditional students, such as those who are entering or returning to college after raising…

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June 17, 2016

State

DNR launches new INHuntFish.com license system

Buying licenses online will be easier and more convenient for hunters, anglers and trappers thanks to a new system through the DNR. The new system at INHuntFish.com requires customers 18 and older to create an online account. Customers can use…

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June 17, 2016

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets welding course for summer

KOKOMO, Ind. — Several spots remain open for Ivy Tech Community College’s 10-week training program in welding being offered this summer in Kokomo. The American Welding Society (AWS) 3G Carbon Steel Welding Preparation course prepares students for testing to earn…

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June 17, 2016

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital seeking volunteers for Meals on Wheels program

Logansport Memorial Hospital is seeking volunteers for our Meals on Wheels program. Drivers are needed to help deliver meals within the Logansport city limits to seniors in their homes. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference…

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June 17, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Orientations for 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars set for July

The Cass County Community Foundation has set orientation dates and times for the 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. The Foundation received notice of an accelerated timeline from the program administrators earlier this spring. The earlier deadline has also changed…

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June 17, 2016

Columns, Community, Government

Update from Logansport’s Clerk-Treasurer

The following column was shared by Logansport Clerk-Treasurer Stacy Cox: In accordance with Indiana Code 36-4-10-4.5, as the fiscal officer, I have decided to switch all city and utility bank accounts to Salin Bank. I did not take this decision…

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June 17, 2016

Obituaries

Blake Alan Callaway

Blake Alan Callaway, 24 of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on May 6, 1992 in Logansport, Blake is the son of Kevin and Bobbi (Spencer) Callaway. Blake worked for E&B…

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June 16, 2016

Achievements, Community

Cass County Clays win State Championship

The Cass County Izaak Walton League has started a Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) trapshooting Team named the Cass County Clays. The Clays competed in the Hoosier Clay Target Association (HCTA) conference, which has 14 teams. HCTA has both a…

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June 16, 2016

Community, State

Indiana summer weather outlook: Drought looming again

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Indiana could be headed for another drought this summer, according to the Indiana State Climate Office. Some northern Indiana counties already are abnormally dry. It depends on the strength of a developing La Niña weather pattern.…

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June 16, 2016

Government, State

Voters may receive postcards that require a response

INDIANAPOLIS – This week, some Hoosier voters will start receiving postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State Election Division asking them to confirm their current address or update their voter registration information. Voters who receive this postcard must…

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June 16, 2016

Community, Education

Landis Elementary among Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program Grant Recipients

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education announced the recipients of the Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program grant on Wednesday. The Indiana Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program provides grants to school corporations that establish or expand dual language immersion programs…

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June 16, 2016

Community, Events

Civic Players of Logansport to Present Bicentennial Production of “Big City”

Civic Players of Logansport will present the locally-written musical “Big City” June 17, 18, 24, and 25. Set in a bustling metropolis during the age of swing, this production is a comic-book style, family-friendly comedy about a clueless private detective…

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June 16, 2016

Community

Little, Junior & Teen Miss Cass County contestants collect donations for the troops

This year’s competitors for Little Miss, Junior Miss and Teen Miss Cass County participated in a community service workshop today at the Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds. At the suggestion of Little Miss Cass County 2015, Mandee Weisenburger, the girls collected…

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June 15, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary 2015-2016 G4 Awards

Congratulations to the following students at Franklin Elementary in Logansport, Indiana. KDG All Star: Lucy Angle, Gratton Baker, Andrew Baugh, Nikara Bingle, Levi Briggs, Katlyn Clark, Alyssa Conner, Alejandro Cortes, Greyson Cottrell, Kendall Cottrell, Sophia Fields, Orella Fry, Crystal Gomez,…

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June 15, 2016

Government, State

Secretary of State Connie Lawson Urges Citizens to Report Elder Abuse

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Secretary of State Connie Lawson urges citizens to value and protect Indiana’s seniors by reporting possible abuse. “Although elder abuse comes in many forms – physical, financial, emotional, neglect…

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June 15, 2016

Community

Road closures on 600E and 500S in Cass County week of June 13, 2016

Cass County Highway announces two road closures for the week of Monday, June 13, 2016 both affecting heavily traveled roads. Due to the rain and the time required for fill material to set up, CR 600E will remain closed between…

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June 14, 2016

Obituaries

Mitchell T.J. “Mitch” Dresbaugh

Mitchell T.J. “Mitch” Dresbaugh, 68, of Logansport, passed away at 1:18 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, in Community Howard Regional Health Hospital, Kokomo. Born July 1, 1947, in Hammond, he was the son of the late Theodore J. and Hazel…

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June 14, 2016

Community

ISDA accepting submissions for 9th annual photo contest

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is now accepting submissions for the 9th annual photo contest, which was created to showcase the hard work and contributions made by Hoosier farmers. The contest is open to the general public, and…

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June 13, 2016