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Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital and Four County Counseling Center Awarded Tyson Foundation Grant

Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) and Four County Counseling Center were recently named as joint grant recipients from Tyson Foods, Inc. The grant award, given by Tyson Foods, will provide funding for the development of community programming that addresses the challenge…

May 24, 2018

Achievements, Community

Evanich named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A man who spent his entire athletic training career in the City of Bridges is recognized today as he works his final event for the Logansport athletic teams. Tom Evanich ends his 27-year athletic career today. He has been the…

May 24, 2018

Achievements, Community

LCSC announces 2018 Crystal Berry recipients

There are so many Logansport Community School Corporation teachers going above and beyond for students. LCSC is home to many outstanding educators who work countless hours to ensure their students’ success. The LCSC Crystal Berry Award seeks to acknowledge one…

May 24, 2018

Community

Plan Extra Travel Time, Know Before You Go for Holiday Weekend Traffic

Memorial Day traditionally marks the start of the summer travel season in Indiana. And whether you’re attending the Indianapolis 500, vacationing, visiting family and friends, or just passing through, INDOT urges drivers to plan extra travel time, to stay informed…

May 24, 2018

Community

Two-Time Olympic Medalist Goepper To Serve as Indianapolis 500 Grand Marshal

INDIANAPOLIS – Two-time Olympic slopestyle skiing medalist and Red Bull athlete Nick Goepper will serve as the grand marshal of the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Goepper, an…

May 24, 2018

Community, Health

State health officials encourage safe swimming this summer

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is reminding Hoosiers to protect themselves from illness and injury in pools, lakes and other bodies of water as part of Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, which is observed May 21-27, 2018. According…

May 23, 2018

Achievements, Community

GSNI-M recognizes outstanding volunteers at annual event

Fort Wayne, IN — Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana honored the individuals listed below at their recent annual adult recognition event. Membership Years Pin: for combined girl and adult membership years in Girl Scouts. 25 Years o Sherrill Juday –…

May 23, 2018

Community

Click It or Ticket Campaign: Indiana State Police will show zero tolerance

Indiana– As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Americans. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and…

May 23, 2018

Community, Education

Indiana Department of Education Releases Statewide Teacher Survey

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently released its statewide teacher survey. Aimed toward all K-12 classroom educators in Indiana, the survey will provide the necessary information to help guide future legislative priorities and professional development opportunities. “Indiana…

May 23, 2018

Community

Indiana Native McLaughlin Returning to IMS To Sing ‘God Bless America’ at ‘500’

Indianapolis – Indiana-born singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin will sing “God Bless America” during pre-race ceremonies for the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 27, a patriotic tradition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The multi-talented McLaughlin,…

May 23, 2018

Achievements, Community

ISP Major Recognized for 1.1 Million Safe Driving Miles

Indianapolis – Recently, Indiana State Police Lt. Colonel Matt Bilkey recognized Major Ed Schroder for 1,100,000 safe driving miles with the Indiana State Police Department. Schroder was presented a certificate and a uniform pin honoring his accomplishment. Major Schroder is…

May 22, 2018

2018 Logansport High School Pillar of the Community Award Recipients

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Senior Award recipients recognized

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who are 2018 award recipients: Logansport High School Commencement will be held Sunday, June 3 at 2 p.m. in the Berry Bowl.

May 22, 2018

Community

Hometown favorite Carpenter collects Verizon P1 Award for Indianapolis 500

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is like a second home to Ed Carpenter. The Verizon IndyCar Series team owner/driver, who grew up and still lives in Indianapolis, showed his lasting affinity for the cathedral of motorsports by winning the Verizon P1…

May 22, 2018

Community

Tuesday, May 22: Five things to know and five upcoming events

Here are five things you might want to know for Tuesday, May 22, 2018: DRIVE SAFELY A dense fog advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. today for Cass and surrounding counties including Miami, White and Fulton. WIND CONTRACTS POSTED…

May 22, 2018

Community

Consultants give first update on Cass County’s wind farm project; public meeting to be scheduled

At their meeting today, the Cass County Commissioners heard a presentation from two entities the county has hired to help with the Harvest Wind Energy LLC wind farm project. A representative from Umbaugh & Associates talked about the financial impact…

May 21, 2018

Community

Logansport street paving set for May 21-23, 2018

Weather permitting, the Street Department will begin paving on Monday, May 21 They will start on Ebert Street then move to Water Street followed by Humphrey. One lane will remain open. The paving project should be completed Wednesday, May 23.…

May 20, 2018

Community

Flags at half-staff through May 22 to honor victims of Santa Fe High School tragedy

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the tragedy at Santa Fe High School in Texas. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on…

May 18, 2018

Community

FRIDAY, MAY 18: Five things to know and upcoming events

Here are five things you might want to know for Friday, May 18, 2018: HISTORIC PRESERVATION EVENTS SET FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Several events will be happening this weekend in Logansport in observance of Historic Preservation Week. On Saturday, the…

May 18, 2018

Community

Pacers’ All-Star, Hoosiers’ Hero Oladipo To Drive 2019 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car at 102nd Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Victor Oladipo, who blossomed into an NBA All-Star in his first season with the Indiana Pacers, will drive the 2019 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car and lead the field of 33 drivers to the start of the 102nd Indianapolis…

May 17, 2018

Community

THURSDAY, MAY 17: Five things to know and five upcoming events

Here are five things you might want to know for Thursday, May 17, 2018: LEPC HOLDS PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR Yesterday morning, the Cass County Local Emergency Planning Committee held its annual emergency preparedness simulation. 54 Representatives from police, fire, EMS, industry…

May 17, 2018