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Photos of Hoosier Homestead Award farms sought for 2016 Cass County Fair

The Cass County 4-H Association is seeking photographs of Cass County farms and/or farm families that have been recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award. In honor of Indiana’s rich agricultural heritage, the Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes families with farms…

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June 9, 2016

Community

Storm Shelter Program Re-Opened for Application

Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has re-opened a program that will provide financial support to Indiana residents who wish to construct and install a severe weather safe room in their home. Financial assistance will be provided…

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June 9, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School End of Year Awards for 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Columbia Middle School students! Eighth Grade Awards Exemplars (Citizenship) – Alejandro Barba, Manuela Bartolome, Hector Elias, Daima Fermoselle, Manuel Flores, Joseline Hernandez, Michael Lorenzo, Ashley Montero, Diana Pearson, Heidi Reed, Natalya Reynoso, Galilea Romo, Wendy Sandoval…

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June 9, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary School 2015-2016 Honor Roll for 4th 9 weeks

Congratulations to the Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the final grading period of the 2015-2016 school year! Kindergarten All Stars Miguel Baltazar-Juan, Aylin Contreras, Bradley Edwards, Gaspar De Gaspar Felipe, Fabiana Lopez Nicolas, Axel Loran, Riley…

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June 9, 2016

Columns, Community

The Little Theatre That Could: An Inspirational Journey

Guest Column by Barry Taylor, State Theatre Preservation Society CFO/Treasurer You have likely heard that a non-profit was formed to restore the State Theatre in downtown Logansport, Ind. Several theatres around the state have been restored through both community and…

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June 8, 2016

Achievements, Education

Ivy Tech student awarded Jack Kent Cooke scholarship

KOKOMO, Ind. — Caleb Sedam of Logansport, a student in Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region, has been awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship worth up to $40,000 a year to complete a bachelor’s degree at a…

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June 8, 2016

State

Geocache for prizes in State Parks centennial challenge

Visitors to Indiana State Parks this year can play the Centennial Geocache Challenge for a chance to win prizes, including a 2017 Annual Entrance Permit. The Centennial Geocache Challenge is a self-guided activity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indiana…

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June 8, 2016

Columns, Government

Donnelly outlines policy proposals to help create jobs in Indiana

The following guest column was submitted by U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly. I have always believed that our country works best when the middle class is strong—it’s good for families, businesses, and our local communities. For decades, the strength of the…

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June 8, 2016

Obituaries

Maximus Elijah Eugene Emmons

Maximus Elijah Eugene Emmons, Logansport, the infant son of Andrew Dean Jr. and Brianna Marie (Howard) Emmons, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Surviving with his parents are maternal grandparents Brian (Kellee) Howard, Tina Howard of Logansport;…

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June 8, 2016

Obituaries

Carolyn C. Piercy Mason

Carolyn C. Piercy Mason, 79, of Hudson, Florida, formerly of Walton, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in Gulfside Hospice – Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida. Born October 16, 1936, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of the…

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June 8, 2016

Obituaries

Dawn Elaine Biddle

Dawn Elaine Biddle, age 62, Logansport, passed away at 4:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in her residence. Born in Logansport, on August 15, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Donald See and Jeanne Corcoran Crawford. On…

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June 8, 2016

Community

New detour at 18th and Main starting June 10, 2016

The construction project at 18th and Main will enter its second phase on Friday, June 10, 2016. This will change the detour at 18th and Main. Main Street will open Friday and 18th Street will be closed. Drivers should use…

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June 8, 2016

State

Indiana Statehood Forever Stamp dedicated

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence, Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador, today joined the U.S. Postal Service to celebrate the issuance of the Indiana Statehood Forever Stamp at a first-day-of-issue stamp dedication ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse. “In…

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June 7, 2016

Obituaries

Charlene B. Todd

Charlene B. Todd, age 83, Logansport, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Memorial Hospital. Born November 9, 1932, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Emory A. and Margaret M. Webster Wilson. Charlene was married…

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June 7, 2016

Obituaries

James Cheney Welsh

James Cheney Welsh, age 61, formerly of Logansport, passed away in his residence in Indianapolis, from an apparent heart attack.. Born on August 28, 1954, he was the son of Clark and Helen (Nelson) Welsh, Jr. A 1972 graduate of…

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June 7, 2016

Obituaries

Flen Bell

Flen Bell, age 67, Logansport, passed away at 4:06 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Chase Center. Born October 9, 1948, in Livingston, AL, he was the son of Ernest and Clarece Seals Bell. On April 27, 1974, in…

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June 6, 2016

Achievements, Community

Baker named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A Logansport native who has developed a revolutionary communication tool has been named a recipient of a special Logansport award. Bruce Baker, inventor of Minspeak, was inducted Sunday into the Logansport High School Hall of Fame. Baker, a Wabash College graduate, used…

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June 6, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Lincoln Middle School End of Year Awards for 2015-2016

Congratulations to these Lincoln Middle School students! 6th grade Top Academic: Karli Langley, Luke Hallam Outstanding Citizenship: Karli Langley, Luke Hallam Honest Abe: Girls– Jadyn Alford, Linney Fragoso, Mia Rehwald, Laine McLochlin, Rossy Madrigal, Jordan Johansen, Abigail Henderson, Ashley Garcia…

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June 6, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Pioneer Junior High School 2nd Semester Honor Roll for 2015-2016

Congratulations to the Pioneer Junior High students who made the 2nd semester honor roll for the 2015-2016 school year! ALL A HONOR ROLL 7th Grade: Olivia Brooke, Kynzie Bullock, Olivia Freels, Hailey Gotshall, Ezra Lewellen, Daniel Reyes, Mackenzie Walker 8th…

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June 5, 2016

Community, State

Flags at half-staff to honor Indiana native killed in Ft. Hood accident

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today directed flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately for West Point Cadet and Valparaiso native Mitchell Alexander Winey after he was killed in Cadet Troop Leader Training at Ft. Hood, TX.…

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June 5, 2016