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Clark announces re-election bid for Cass County Surveyor

The Cass County Surveyor, Jenny Clark, announced today that she plans to seek a fifth term: “Today, I announce my intent to run for re-election to the Cass County Surveyor’s Office for my fifth term. I was appointed in April…

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December 30, 2015

Community

Library program lets you “check-out” state parks

In 2016, Hoosiers can check out state parks by checking out an entrance pass from a public library. The State Park Centennial Annual Pass Library Check-out Program is a partnership between Indiana State Parks and the Indiana State Library to…

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December 30, 2015

Community

C.A.R.E. files voluntary dismissal of motion to intervene

The attorney for the Citizens Alliance for Responsible Energy (C.A.R.E.) has filed a voluntary dismissal of the group’s motion to intervene through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. View a PDF of the CARE dismissal filed today by Jim Brugh.…

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December 30, 2015

Community

Recycle, mulch or create backyard bird habitat with Christmas trees

As the holiday season comes to an end, consider recycling or repurposing your Christmas tree. According to Carrie Tauscher, DNR Division of Forestry’s Community and Urban Forest program director, options include taking the tree to a designated Christmas tree recycling…

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December 29, 2015

Community, Government

Ide announces candidacy for Cass County Treasurer

Cass County Auditor Vaneen Ide issued the following statement today: “My term as Auditor will end in 2016. I have enjoyed serving the constituents of Cass County as your Auditor and will be seeking the office of Treasurer for 2017…

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December 29, 2015

Achievements, Community, Nonprofits

New Director of Donor Relations and Resource Development joins United Way of Cass County

United Way of Cass County (UWCC) announced today that Chris Armstrong has joined the organization to grow the resource development, to build and maintain relationships, and to bring broad understanding of the United Way to the community. Chris Armstrong comes…

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December 28, 2015

Community, Government

LeDonne announces candidacy for surveyor

A Cass County resident has announced his plans to run for Cass County Surveyor as a Republican. In a statement, Josh LeDonne says “As a lifetime resident of Cass County with my farming background, I feel that it gives me…

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December 28, 2015

Obituaries

Joann M. Minniear

Joann M. Minniear, 83, of Logansport formerly of Royal Center passed away at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her residence. Born on June 14, 1932 in Brookston, she was the daughter of the late Edwin S. and Helen…

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December 27, 2015

Obituaries

Mary Louise Shackelford

Mary Louise Shackelford, 82, of Royal Center, passed away at 11:34 p.m. December 24, 2015, Christmas Eve, in Miller’s Merry Manor after recently suffering a massive stroke. Born March 10, 1933, in Howard County, she was the daughter of the late Leslie…

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December 27, 2015

Obituaries

Mary Shackelford

Mary Shackelford, 82, of Logansport, passed away at 11:34 p.m. Christmas Eve in Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending at Fisher Funeral Chapel.

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December 26, 2015

Obituaries

Quincie “Amos” Spangler

Quincie “Amos” Spangler, 88, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor. A funeral service celebrating the life of Quincie Spangler will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Fisher Funeral Chapel with…

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December 23, 2015

Community

LMU generating plant will close by January 31, 2016

After three years and three failed attempts to keep the doors open, the days are numbered for Logansport’s electric generating plant. “The generating plant is going to cease operations no later than January 31 of 2016,” LMU Superintendent Paul Hartman…

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December 22, 2015

Community

Peak Community Services names new CEO

Peak Community Service Inc., in Logansport, Indiana, is pleased to announce that Christopher Nabors, MBA has been named Chief Executive Officer. With more than 20 years of management and operational experience in strategic environments, Nabors is sure to provide Peak…

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December 22, 2015

Community, Government

Governor Pence Authorizes Pay-for-performance Raises in 2016

Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence sent a letter to state employees authorizing pay-for-performance raises for state employees once performance evaluations are completed in January. Employees who meet expectations will receive a 3 percent raise, those who exceed expectations will…

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December 22, 2015

Obituaries

Thelma J. Albright

Thelma J. Albright, 90, of Logansport, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Frankfort, Indiana. Born on March 18, 1925 in Star City, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Molly (Long) Hoover. …

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December 22, 2015

Obituaries

Charlotte F. Murray

Charlotte F. Murray, 70, of Logansport, passed away unexpectedly at 3:49 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2015, in the emergency room of Logansport Memorial Hospital. A funeral service celebrating the life of Charlotte Murray will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,…

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December 22, 2015

Obituaries

Barbara J. Young

Barbara J. Young, 97 of Logansport, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Millers Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on March 21, 1918 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Lottridge) Jenkines. Barbara was a…

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December 20, 2015

Obituaries

Maxine T. Shively

Maxine T. Shively, 90, of Logansport, passed away Sunday Dec. 20, 2015 at 12:50 am. Born Dec. 26, 1924 in Logansport to the late George H. and Cleo “Glancy” Fellers. On July 20, 1946 in Logansport she married Robert H.…

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December 20, 2015

Community, Government

Logansport City Council terminates costly power plant project

In a special meeting Friday, Dec. 18, the Logansport City Council voted to revoke the mayor’s authority to negotiate with SGP Energy Logansport LLC and to terminate the request for proposals process pursuant to the public private agreement act. It’s…

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December 20, 2015

Community

Yard waste bags & brush pickup by call-in only for remainder of 2015

Department of Public Works yard waste pickup schedule will end December 18th for the year. Beginning December 21st, yard waste will be on an as needed basis for pick-up, please call the Logansport Street Department at (574) 753-4610 to make…

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December 18, 2015