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2019 Indiana State Fair will celebrate “Heroes in the Heartland” presented by Indiana Donor Network

To pay tribute to the heroism of everyday Hoosiers, the Indiana State Fair announces that its 2019 theme is HEROES IN THE HEARTLAND presented by Indiana Donor Network. Throughout the 17-day event, slated for August 2 -18, the Indiana State…

January 3, 2019

Community, Events

Register for 2019 Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance

The Logansport Parks Department’s annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance, for girls 5-12 yrs., will be held Thursday, February 14, 2019, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Angie’s Catering & Cakes, 1007 – 17th. Street. The evening’s activities include cookies & punch, dancing with…

January 3, 2019

Community, Education

Jan. 31, 2019 is deadline to apply for student teaching stipends

Hoosier students participating in a student teaching or school administration internship now have until Jan. 31, 2019, to apply for the Earline S. Rogers Student Teaching Stipend for Minorities and the Student Teaching Stipend for High-Need Fields. Each stipend provides…

January 3, 2019

Community, Health

Health officials urge residents to test for radon

INDIANAPOLIS—Radon, a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in most soil, is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and the number-one cause among non-smokers. It is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year, according to…

January 2, 2019

Community

January 2, 2019: 5 things to know and 5 upcoming events

Happy New Year! Our resolution is to get back on schedule with publishing our weekday update. So,without further delay, here are five things we thought you might want to know, and five upcoming events! ????️ TRASH PICKUP BEHIND THIS WEEK:…

January 2, 2019

Community

Express Enrollment Week an opportunity to register for Spring 2019 at Ivy Tech

KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses are participating in statewide Express Enrollment Week Jan. 2 through 5 to help students complete important admissions and enrollment steps to be ready when spring semester classes begin on Jan.…

January 1, 2019

Community

Updates on Cass Transit/Senior Center closure due to water damage

Cass Transit and the Cass County Senior Center have been closed since Sunday, Dec. 30 due to water damage from the building’s sprinkler system. Plans call for Cass Transit to re-open Friday, Jan. 4 at 6 a.m. The city bus…

January 1, 2019

Community

Logansport HS taking 2019 Hall of Distinction nominees thru March 8

Logansport High School is currently taking nominations for the annual Hall of Distinction. This honor is reserved for LHS graduates who have distinguished themselves through outstanding accomplishment on a local, state, or national level of prominence. Graduates are not eligible…

January 1, 2019

Achievements, Community

Walters named “Citizen of the Week”

She brought yoga classes to downtown Logansport seven years ago and continues to make her ventures into well-being a destination for many. Natasha Walters is a self-proclaimed “mompreneur” who is promoting healthy lifestyles and has even approached the city about…

December 27, 2018

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Community, State

Individual income tax rates change in eight counties, including Cass

INDIANAPOLIS — Effective January 1, 2019, eight Indiana county income tax rates will increase. The eight counties and new rates are as follows: Carroll County: 2.2733%, increased from 2.0733% Cass County: 2.6%, increased from 2.5% Dearborn County: 1.2%, increased from…

December 27, 2018

Community

Entries for Honeywell Foundation’s 2019 art competition accepted Jan. 7

Calling all artists! Whether you are amateur or professional, the Honeywell Foundation’s Clark Gallery will be hosting its annual 92 County Art Show from Jan. 10 through Feb. 18, 2019. Entries will be accepted on Monday, Jan. 7 from 11:00…

December 26, 2018

Community

Salvation Army holding 18 Hour Kettle KOUNTDOWN on Christmas Eve

As of December 22, The Salvation Army has reached 33.3% of its Christmas Campaign’s $140,000 goal. To finish the Red Kettle Drive portion of the campaign well and raise additional awareness of the organization’s needs, Captain Stephen DeLacy, Corps officer…

December 23, 2018

Achievements, Community

More than $13,000 raised through #WeAreCassCounty movement

The amount raised through the #WeAreCassCounty t-shirt fundraiser was announced Friday, Dec. 21 at the Logansport Savings Bank Cass County Basketball Invitational. After Cass County First Responders were honored on the floor of the Berry Bowl, Tami McMahan announced that…

December 22, 2018

Community

Update on Dec. 21 accident in Cass County

CASS COUNTY, IND. – Early Friday evening, Dec. 21, at approximately 5:55 p.m., deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Department responded to a traffic accident involving a semi and two passenger cars that occurred on US 35, just north of…

December 22, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

One arrested following motorcycle pursuit

On Dec. 19, 2018 at approximately 3:50 p.m., a Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy and an Indiana State Police trooper were attempting to locate two motorcycles that were traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on SR 25 from the…

December 22, 2018

Community

Logansport mayor announces several appointments

Mayoral appointments to the Logansport Housing Authority, Logansport Planning Commission and Cass County Visitors Bureau Board were released Wednesday. Jennifer Barron, an assistant manager for Security Federal Savings Bank’s Logansport Mall branch, will succeed Jay Jones on the Logansport Housing…

December 21, 2018

Achievements, Community

Anders named Citizen of the Week

For 25 years, Ruby Anders has been a familiar face for generations of Franklin Elementary School students walking to and from the northwest side school. Tuesday, Ruby served for the last time, and was congratulated with a purple-and-white sign courtesy…

December 20, 2018

Community

Holiday Events 2018

Christmas is Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 and New Year’s Day is Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Here’s a list of holiday-related closings and special events. Logansport City and Municipal Utilities Offices will be closed the following dates for the holiday season:…

December 20, 2018

Community, State

Cass County lawmakers invite students to page at the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE – Local lawmakers encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. “The page program gives students the chance to learn about our state government…

December 20, 2018

Community, State

2018: Businesses Commit to Creating 31,000+ Hoosier Jobs

INDIANAPOLIS – Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the end of a second consecutive, record-breaking year for economic development with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) securing 320 commitments from companies across the country and around the world to locate…

December 19, 2018