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Community, Elections

Slusher announces candidacy for Cass County treasurer

Voters of Cass County, For those who don’t know me, my name is Daphne Slusher, and I am announcing my Republican Candidacy for Treasurer in the 2020 Cass County election. I have lived in Cass County for most of my…

June 30, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo announces Spring 2019 Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2019 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

June 26, 2019

Community

Honeywell Center Themed Art Competition Call for Entries

SOURCE: News release from The Honeywell Center Wabash, IN – The Honeywell Center will accept entries for the annual Themed Art Competition on Tues., July 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Legacy Hall. The 2019 competition will carry…

June 26, 2019

Achievements, Community

Cass County prosecutor elected IPAC chair

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council INDIANAPOLIS – Cass County Prosecutor Lisa Swaim was elected to serve as Chair of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council’s Board of Directors last week during IPAC’s annual Summer Conference. Swaim, the Cass…

June 26, 2019

Community

Volunteers needed to count turkey broods

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife is looking for volunteers to count wild turkeys and their offspring from July 1 to Aug. 31. Each summer, wildlife biologists and volunteers conduct…

June 26, 2019

Community

English recognized as Logansport Citizen of the Week

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell She won state and national championships as a Logansport resident and went on to perform collegiately at Purdue University. Angie Gifford English, whose parents still reside in Logansport, has been named Logansport’s…

June 25, 2019

Community

Foppers Pet Treat Bakery in Logansport advances in Walmart’s Open Call event

SOURCE: News release from Walmart BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Hundreds of entrepreneurs and small businesses lined the halls at Walmart’s Home Office on Wednesday to pitch their U.S.-manufactured products to Walmart buyers, hoping to land on store shelves and create more…

June 20, 2019

Community

Security Federal Savings Bank is going to the dogs on June 21

SOURCE: News release from Security Federal Savings Bank Logansport, Ind. — On Friday, June 21, Security Federal Savings Bank will join companies around the globe in opening their doors to employees’ furry, four-legged best friends for PSI’s 21st annual Take…

June 19, 2019

Community

Logansport mayor says wages for E-911 dispatchers going up

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell At a special meeting June 17, Mayor Dave Kitchell, Police Chief Rob Smith and members of the Cass County E-911 Board voted to reduce the number of dispatching positions in order to…

June 19, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo salutes Class of May 2019

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. – Three hundred ten Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in May 2019. The graduates represent 25 Indiana counties. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Andrews Brittany Nickole…

June 19, 2019

Community, Education

June 30 Deadline Approaching for 21st Century Scholars Enrollment

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education. (INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana seventh and eighth grade students can still apply for the 21st Century Scholars program, but the June 30 deadline is swiftly approaching. 21st Century Scholars is a statewide financial aid…

June 19, 2019

Election 2019 with Cass County Online Chat Bubble

Community

Secretary of State Releases Primary Election Voter Turnout Report

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson INDIANAPOLIS — Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced Tuesday that 13 percent of eligible Hoosiers voted in the May 7thmunicipal primary election. Not all Hoosier voters were eligible to vote in…

June 18, 2019

Community

Spread the beauty of Indiana State Parks with photo contest

Help promote the beauty of Indiana’s State Parks for a chance to win an RV rental as part of a national photo contest through America’s State Parks. The RV rental, provided by Ourdoorsy, is part of $2,500 package that is…

June 17, 2019

Community, Education

Inaugural boys STEM summer camp set at Ivy Tech Kokomo

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College – Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. – A new STEM camp, aimed at middle school boys interested in having fun and expanding their knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is…

June 17, 2019

Achievements, Community

Snyder, hero of ’79 championship, honored

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell Generations of baseball players, coaches and fans know pitchers often work around the No. 8 hitter to get to the last hitter in the line-up. One Major League manager who starred for…

June 17, 2019

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo to offer Building Construction Technology programs

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College – Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. – In response to a critical shortage of skilled employees in the homebuilding industry in north central Indiana, Building Construction Technology programs are returning to the Kokomo Campus…

June 16, 2019

Community

Howard announces candidacy for Cass County treasurer

SOURCE: News release from Cindy Howard Logansport – Cass County Recorder Cindy Howard has announced plans to seek the Republican nomination for Cass County Treasurer in the May 2020 Primary Election. “I grew up in Cass County and have enjoyed…

June 16, 2019

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo to host Express Enrollment events June 20 and 22

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College in Kokomo is among more than 25 locations across Indiana that are hosting Express Enrollment Days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Thursday,…

June 13, 2019

Community

Weekend work: Construction around Marion County June 14 to June 17

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation INDIANAPOLIS – Due to rain in the forecast, the work plans have changed for the weekend. Please see updates in bold below. The Indiana Department of Transportation will continue work in Marion…

June 13, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 4th 9 Weeks of 2018-2019 school year

Congrats to the following Landis Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 4th 9-weeks of the 2018-2019 school year! 1st Grade All Stars Kaiden Anderson, Makenna Asbury, Elena Azpeitia, Ezequiel Baltazar-Francisco, Bladimiro Baltazar-Hernandez, Leonardo Bartolome-Sebastian, Kyran Beason, Isabella…

June 13, 2019