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Community

United Way of Cass County plans “Pins for Kids” to benefit Cass County Reading Railroad

Reading Railroad is a program of the United Way of Cass County. Due to the closing of our beloved, Big Brothers Big Sisters Agency, we are taking on the former “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” in order to benefit Reading Railroad.…

October 22, 2018

Community, Elections, Government

Public question regarding Indiana constitution on ballot for 2018 general election

Indiana voters will see a public question on the ballot when they head to the polls to cast their votes in the Nov. 6 general election. The question reads as follows: PUBLIC QUESTION #1 “Shall Article 10, Section 5 of…

October 22, 2018

Community

Responses to housing survey requested by Oct. 26, 2018

In collaboration with Logansport Cass County Chamber of Commerce, LMU, the hospital, school corporations, and several industry and community partners, CLEDO is doing an analysis to better understand the market demands for housing within our community. This will allow us…

October 21, 2018

Achievements, Community

Shelhart named Citizen of the Week

A former city and county official and long-time employee in the city’s spring industry is recognized this week with two city recognitions. Don Shelhart, who celebrated his 90th birthday with a reception Saturday at McHale Community Complex, has been named…

October 17, 2018

Community

United Way of Cass County has relocated

United Way of Cass County has relocated to 719 Spencer Street, Suite 100, in Logansport. “The United Way has appreciated being in the Cass City Center for the past four years, however, we were able to secure ground floor office…

October 17, 2018

Community

Nominations accepted for Logansport police, fire awards

The Logansport Police Officer of the Year and Logansport Firefighter of the Year awards will again be presented during the annual Light Up Logansport Parade next month. Nominations for both awards will be accepted until noon Nov. 20 at the…

October 16, 2018

Community

More Indiana volunteers support Red Cross relief efforts across the nation

INDIANAPOLIS —The American Red Cross has 34 Hoosier volunteers on the ground responding to two massive disaster relief efforts, after Hurricane Michael caused untold devastation along the Gulf Coast, and as Hurricane Florence relief operations continue. Hurricane Michael, a Category…

October 16, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Gangloff, Piercy named 2018 Newby Award winners

Two teachers who have spent their careers at Columbia Elementary School will be recognized Oct. 31. Ashley Gangloff, who is in her 11th year at the school, has been named the 2018 Margaret Newby Teacher of the Year. Patty Piercy,…

October 15, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

Peru man arrested for alleged rape and kidnapping

Peru – Friday afternoon, a criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Brent Ingram led to the arrest of Dustin Day, 35, Peru, IN. Day was arrested in Norwood, NC. Officers from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, assisted…

October 15, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes October 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport is proud to announce Jessica Boots as the October 2018 Student of the Month. Jessica, a resident of Logansport, has attended Trine University since fall of 2017. A 2014 graduate of Logansport High School, Jessica not…

October 15, 2018

Community

Intersection of 3rd and Melbourne to be closed Oct. 16 & 17

Logansport Municipal Utilities reports that the intersection of Melbourne Avenue and 3rd Street will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 through Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. For more information, contact LMU at (574) 753-6231. SOURCE: Logansport Municipal Utilities

October 15, 2018

Community, State

Indiana Fire Marshal urges caution when using alternative heating sources

After a warm start to fall, cooler temperatures are finally expected. Hoosiers using alternative heating methods to avoid the furnace a bit longer should exercise caution. “During the months of October through December, fire-related deaths increase because of alternative heating…

October 14, 2018

Community, Government, State

Indiana attorney general asks U.S. Supreme Court to affirm constitutionality of Indiana abortion provisions

On Saturday, Attorney General Curtis Hill asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a lower court’s decision declaring unconstitutional certain provisions of Indiana law regarding abortion and the disposal of fetal remains. Signed into law in March of…

October 14, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks of 2018-2019 School Year

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the 2018-2019 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Elena Azpeitia, Madelyn Broomfield, Patrick Cobb, Yorley Contreras-Hernandez, Angel Gazcon, Juan Guajardo, Alexander Helton, Bronson Howard, Joseph Johnson, Xzavier Jones, Sophia Kite,…

October 11, 2018

Community

Logansport Soccer Club Scores for Oct. 7, 2018

Logansport Soccer Club Scores for Oct. 7, 2018: 6U Mike Anderson Auto Group 7 Maple Family Dentistry 2 Leeman Law Office 6 Burger King 1 8U North Central IN Sports Medicine 4 Tienda Coataneco 8 Strikers 3 Michael & Stephenson…

October 11, 2018

Community

Temperature drop should bring out fall colors

After recent weeks of hotter-than-usual weather, this week’s significant drop in temperature across the state should get things moving toward the fall colors Hoosiers love. The best fall color formation happens with bright, warm days, cool nights and moist soils,…

October 11, 2018

Community

Red Cross calls for blood drive hosts for upcoming winter season

FORT WAYNE — Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. To help meet the constant demand for lifesaving blood donations and prevent blood shortages this winter, the American Red Cross is urging individuals and organizations to be winter…

October 11, 2018

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Community, State

Using a Tax Zapper? DOR Warns Businesses

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has recently enhanced steps to identify and confront businesses engaged in illegal activity by using illegal sales transaction manipulation devices or computer programs, often called tax zappers. Tax zappers delete or modify…

October 11, 2018

Community, Education

Mayoral internship solidifies career decision for student

KOKOMO, Ind. — As a political science major, Jake LeDonne learns about the theory of government and world politics in his classes. As an intern with Logansport Mayor David Kitchell, he gets an up close and personal look at how…

October 11, 2018

Achievements, Community

‘Citizen of the Week’ goes to Earnest

For 54 years, Carol Earnest was part of the administrative team at Logansport Memorial Hospital. When she retired in 2017, she didn’t expect to be a patient in its new Cancer Care Center. Last Saturday, her testimonial on cancer care…

October 11, 2018