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“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Underway Across Indiana

This month troopers from the Lafayette District of the Indiana State Police, and Districts across the state will join law enforcement agencies across the nation to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks of highly…

May 13, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area celebrates 2019 commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, and Peru – celebrated its 2019 commencement Friday, May 10. Hundreds of family members and friends gathered in the Kokomo…

May 13, 2019

Community

Two new deputies join Cass County Sheriff’s Office

On May 13, 2019, Cass County Clerk Beth Liming gave the oath of office to two new deputies of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The newest deputies, Logan Frushour and Tyler Hanna, were surrounded by family, friends and members of…

May 13, 2019

Achievements, Community

Bodyworks in Logansport among Indiana small businesses recognized for entrepreneurial success

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which is a program of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), honored 14 small businesses today for their work to help grow Indiana’s economy and strengthen communities across the state. “With…

May 9, 2019

Community

Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for May 11, 2019 Throughout Nation

With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. Stamp Out Hunger…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area to present honorary degree to Mike Fincher

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area will present an honorary degree to former Logansport Mayor Michael Fincher in recognition of his many contributions to the College and his community. The honorary Associate of Science in College…

May 9, 2019

Community

Logansport Mayor urges residents to participate in Out of the Darkness Walk

Efforts to raise awareness about the trends in suicide attempts and death prompted Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to issue a proclamation during the weekly Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. With Serenity Alter of the local Suicide Prevention…

May 9, 2019

Community

INDYCAR Grand Prix Fans Encouraged To ‘Plan Ahead’ with IMS.com

INDIANAPOLIS – Fans attending the sixth annual INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 11 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are encouraged to “Plan Ahead” through IMS.com/planahead, an interactive web page that serves as a home base for fans headed to…

May 9, 2019

Community

Chicago Blackhawks Goaltender Crawford To Drive 2019 INDYCAR Grand Prix Pace Car

INDIANAPOLIS – Chicago Blackhawks goaltender and two-time Stanley Cup champion Corey Crawford will lead the field to the green flag for the sixth annual INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 11 as the driver of the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport…

May 9, 2019

Community

NBC’s ‘This Is Us’ Star Hartley To Wave Green Flag To Start INDYCAR Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS – Actor Justin Hartley, who stars in NBC’s acclaimed series “This Is Us,” will serve as honorary starter for the INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 11 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hartley will wave the green flag at…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area honors 2019’s top instructors

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area is honoring two instructors with the region’s top awards for excellence in instruction during commencement May 10. Kelly Williams of Russiaville, associate professor and department chair for Nursing, is being…

May 9, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region honors outstanding academics at 2019 Commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 10. Genevieve Phillips of Noblesville, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree…

May 9, 2019

Community

Mayor says construction trending up in Logansport

The rains have subsided, but the hammers, drills and saws are just getting warmed up for the primary season when property improvements are made. It is a fact apparent in the monthly city permit report presented to the Logansport Board…

May 9, 2019

Community

Logansport Mayor: Repurposing generating plant moving ahead

Plans to create riverfront housing along a stretch of the Eel River in the heart of Logansport are moving forward. Last year, a Carmel developer approached city officials about the former Logansport Municipal Utilities generating plant in the 800 block…

May 9, 2019

Community

Cass County Community Foundation to provide Raptor Security Systems to schools countywide

For the first time in their history, Raptor Technologies based in Houston Texas, will spend the next few weeks installing and training local school and public safety staff to use the company’s Emergency Management System and Visitor Management System in…

May 8, 2019

Community

#HoosIN for Wayback Wednesday?

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development are celebrating Visit Indiana Week in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week on May 5 through May 11, 2019. Over 300 businesses and attractions around Indiana are offering discounted or…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo welcomes Tomorrow’s Teachers students from Cass County

KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo School of Education welcomed members of its first incoming class of Tomorrow’s Teachers: Growing Our Own students, during its annual recognition ceremony. Ten high school seniors, who have completed dual credit classes taught at…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

New teachers, health care professionals applauded at recognition ceremonies

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the achievements of 138 members of the Class of 2019 in the fields of education, nursing, and radiologic science. Faculty honored 27 graduates from the School of Education, 25 in the Division of Allied…

May 7, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ceremonies celebrate IU Kokomo honors students, master’s degrees

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the academic achievements of its students with its annual master’s hooding ceremony and honors convocation Monday, May 6. Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke commended students for their personal commitment to excellence, and challenged them to become…

May 7, 2019

Election 2019 with Cass County Online Chat Bubble

Community

Less than 10% of Logansport voters participated in 2019 municipal primary

Less than 10 percent of Logansport, Indiana’s registered voters participated in Tuesday’s municipal primary election. 788 of the city’s 8,445 registered voters, or 9.33%, participated in an election in which one of the parties had only one candidate on the…

May 7, 2019