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Community, Events

Indiana State, Cass County bar associations sponsor 2016 “Talk to a Lawyer Today” program

The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) is teaming up with the Cass County Bar Association to sponsor “Talk to a Lawyer Today,” a pro bono program to provide free legal assistance to the underserved on Monday, Jan. 18, as an…

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January 12, 2016

Community

Girl Scout Cookies Go On Sale Friday, January 15, 2016

Fort Wayne, IN —Yum! It’s time for Girl Scout Cookies! Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, and the 10th anniversary of everyone’s favorite Lemonades are just around the corner! Beginning this weekend be on the look out for those adorable Girl Scouts…

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January 12, 2016

Community, Government

Congressman Todd Rokita Files Statement of Candidacy

INDIANAPOLIS- On Friday, Congressman Todd Rokita filed paperwork to officially become a candidate for Congress in Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Rokita, a Republican from Indianapolis, has represented the Fourth Congressional District since 2011. “The highest honor of my and my…

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January 11, 2016

Community, Government

LaDow running for Cass County Council At-Large

Local Republican Chuck LaDow has announced his candidacy for one of the three at large positions on the Cass County Council for the upcoming election. LaDow, 46, a lifelong resident of Cass County, is not a newcomer to politics. He…

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January 11, 2016

Community, Government

Anderson seeking another term as Cass County Commissioner

Local veterinarian and county commissioner, Dr. Ralph R. Anderson, announces his intention to seek re-election to the Dist. 1 commissioner’s seat. A Monticello native, Dr. Anderson and his brother own and operate veterinary hospitals in Logansport and Monticello (A family…

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January 11, 2016

Community, Police/Fire

Four injured in crash at 600 E and US 24

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department responded to a serious crash on US 24 at Cass County Road 600 East involving a passenger car and a sport utility vehicle around 12:26 p.m. Saturday, January 9. According to a news release from…

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January 10, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Tickets on sale for ‘Doing the Dream 2016’

KOKOMO, Ind. – Tickets are on sale now for Ivy Tech Community College’s “Doing the Dream 2016” community banquet featuring Emmy Award-winning newsman John Quiñones. The banquet is set for Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Kokomo Event & Conference Center,…

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January 10, 2016

Community

Fire Deaths in Indiana Down 14% in 2015; Fire Marshal Praises Local Efforts

The state of Indiana has seen a decline in the number of deaths related to fires, a figure that dropped from 84 in 2014 down to 73 for 2015. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) Division of Fire and…

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January 10, 2016

Obituaries

James W. McCord

James W. McCord, age 89, Logansport, passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born February 25, 1926, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Walter and Catherine Woods McCord. On June 22, 1949,…

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January 10, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK School of Nursing inducts 50 students

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo recently inducted 50 new students into its prestigious School of Nursing. Dean Linda Wallace said the induction marks acceptance into the program, similar to the capping ceremonies held in years past, and demonstrates readiness for…

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January 10, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Part-time students earn dean’s list honors at IU Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honors part-time students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for 2015. To qualify for the Dean’s List, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0…

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January 10, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech places 5th at Fishers

The Logansport High School Speech Team placed 5th out of 22 teams with 400 entries in the small school division (fewer than 1600 enrolled students) at the Fishers Forensics Festival on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Individual honors went to: Radio:…

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January 10, 2016

Obituaries

Roberta L. McCormick

Roberta L. McCormick, 73, of Logansport, passed away Friday Jan. 8, 2016 at 7:45 p.m. in St. Vincent Heart Center, Indianapolis. Born April 12, 1942 in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Anette “Martin” De…

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January 10, 2016

Obituaries

Martha “Jane” Conklin

Martha ‘Jane’ Conklin, age 93, Logansport, passed away 3:21 am on Friday, January 8, 2016, at Chase Center. Born February 25, 1922, in Cass County, she was the daughter of Clarence A. and Margaret Conn Fultz. On April 13, 1943,…

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January 10, 2016

Obituaries

Lawrence Thomas “Larry” Chomko

Lawrence Thomas “Larry” Chomko, 67, of Peru, passed away Dec. 16, 2015, in his home. Born September 15, 1948, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth “Betty” Chomko. Larry was a graduate of Monessen…

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January 9, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Pioneer Jr. High School 1st Semester Honor Roll 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Pioneer Jr. High School students! ALL A HONOR ROLL 7th Grade: Olivia Brooke, Hailey Gotshall, Ezra Lewellen, Ron Moyer, Ethan Spencer, Mackenzie Walker 8th Grade: Bianca Chan, Michelle Grauel, Jacob Harrison, Jacquelyn Hill, Keaton Schroder AB…

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January 8, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Caston Elementary School students! All As Honor Roll Grade 2: Alexander Ault, Avery Baldwin, Grayson Byrn, Torrie Crissinger, Ella Curtis, Adlai Gualtieri, Ean Gunter, Josiah Helt, Madyson Hisey, Kylee Logan, Savannah Moss, Jordan Parks, Brianna Rangel,…

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January 8, 2016

Obituaries

Karen Holcomb

Karen Holcomb, age 57, Logansport, passed away at 11:34 p.m., on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, in Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Kroeger Funeral Home.

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January 6, 2016

Community, Government

Alcorn announces candidacy for Cass County Auditor

Cass County resident Cheryl Alcorn has announced her candidacy for Cass County Auditor. Alcorn is a life-long resident of Cass County, the daughter of Mike and Betty McManus. She has been married for 35 years to Ken Alcorn. They have…

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January 6, 2016

Obituaries

Deloris J. Nicoll

Deloris J. Nicoll, 89 of Logansport, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at McKinney Place in Logansport. Born on October 17, 1926 at the top of Morgan Hill in Logansport she was the daughter of the late Lee H. and…

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January 4, 2016