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Achievements, Community

Trine University Logansport recognizes July 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport recognizes Angie Mucker as the July 2018 Student of the Month. In 2017, Angie decided to make a life altering decision to return to school and further her education. Like many non-traditional students, Angie had prior…

July 27, 2018

Community

Sunset, Spear, 18th Street scheduled for milling

In preparation for paving, Sunset Drive and the 2400 block of Spear Street will be milled on Thursday, July 26 with paving prep work on Friday, July 27. 18th Street will be milled from the Eel River to the Wabash…

July 25, 2018

Community

Weight Restriction placed on US 421 Bridge over Kilmore Creek north of Frankfort

CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation is advising motorists that a weight limit of 38-tons has been placed on the U.S. 421 Bridge over Kilmore Creek, which is located north of Frankfort and just south of State…

July 25, 2018

Community

Security Federal Savings Bank donates $25,000 to Junior Achievement

Logansport, IN—Security Federal Savings Bank has raised $25,000 for the students participating in Junior Achievement programs in Cass, Tippecanoe, Howard and Carroll counties. The money was raised with the help of area residents, local businesses and the Community Cares initiative…

July 24, 2018

Community, State

Indiana Treasurer announces statewide August tour

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Next week, Treasurer Mitchell will begin a month long tour of PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) around the Hoosier state. As the Indiana Treasurer of State, Mitchell is the only treasurer in the country to chair a 911…

July 24, 2018

Community

Fawley tabbed for parks administrator

The only person ever to serve as a city and county parks head in the community is returning to Logansport. Jan Fawley, who served as city parks administrator before leaving for a similar post in 2015, has been named interim…

July 24, 2018

Community, State

Hundreds of Indiana schools request handheld metal detectors

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today reported that 3,228 total handheld metal detectors have been requested by 369 school entities—including 94 percent of all traditional public school corporations. On July 9, the governor announced that the state would make the metal…

July 23, 2018

Community, Health

Health officials report increase in tick-borne illnesses

INDIANAPOLIS—State health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from ticks as cases of tick-borne disease continue to rise in the state. More than 100 cases of tick-borne disease have been reported so far in 2018, including one death due…

July 23, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech announces 2018 Spring Semester 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 2018 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

July 22, 2018

Community

CCCF announces funding totals from 4-H Fair Robotics match

The Cass County Community Foundation hosted a matching opportunity at the Cass County 4-H Fair to support robotics teams from all four local school systems. The schools had the opportunity to earn a $1 for $1 match up to $500.…

July 22, 2018

Achievements, Community

Logan Pride 12’s Runners-up at Nationals

The Logan Pride 12u softball team came in second in the Great Lakes Nationals tournament held in Columbus, Indiana with over 100 teams from all over the country. The team entered bracket play as a four seed after three hard…

July 22, 2018

Community, Education

Columbia Sixth Grade Academy – Kickoff Dates

All Logansport sixth grade students and parents will be receiving letters in the mail. Please be on the lookout for this information. EXPLORERS – August 2 – Students and Parents arrive at 8:30. Please enter Door 3 (Gym entrance). Parent…

July 22, 2018

Community

Resurfacing project set to begin Tuesday, July 24 in White and Cass Counties

WHITE and CASS COUNTIES – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that State Road 16, between CR 900 E. (in White County) and U.S. 35 (in Cass County) will be resurfaced starting Tuesday. During the project, flaggers will direct…

July 22, 2018

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Community

Just Married? Here are some things to know about taxes

INDIANAPOLIS – Summertime has become an increasingly popular season for weddings, and the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to help Hoosier newlyweds as they embark on wedded bliss to avoid the headache of tax issues. From name changes to…

July 19, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

ISP to focus on “Move Over” laws

(Lafayette, IN)-The Indiana State Police along with Troopers from Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan and Pennsylvania will be conducting state-wide patrols targeting violations of the “Move Over” laws in each of those states beginning this Sunday. The project, which was…

July 19, 2018

Community

Logansport hosting 11 & 12 Ohio Valley Tournament this weekend at Fairview Park

Fairview Park’s Crain and Metz Fields will host the Cal Ripken Baseball Ohio Valley Tournament for 11- and 12-year-olds this weekend. Here’s the schedule, as listed on the Ohio Valley website: 11 Year Old Friday, 7/20 8 a.m. Central Indiana…

July 19, 2018

Community

Online reserved hunt applications available

Hunters can apply online for a reserved hunt by visiting hunting.IN.gov and clicking on the “Reserved Hunt Info” link. The online method is the only way to apply. Applicants must possess a hunting license valid for the hunt for which…

July 18, 2018

Community, Events

Public invited to attend 2018 CCCF Scholarship Reception on July 31

The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation’s 2018 Scholarship Reception and Send-Off Pizza Party on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 4:30-5:30pm at the Ivy Tech Community Room. All CCCF Scholarship recipients and their families are urged to…

July 18, 2018

Community

After School, The Y Helps Kids Reach Their Potential

A new school year is filled with potential—a chance to start new routines and habits, build new friendships and discover new possibilities and interests. It’s an exciting time for many kids, however—at the end of the school day, 1 in…

July 18, 2018

Achievements, Community

Cole chosen “Citizen of the Week”

A well-known Cass County and Indiana benefactor who made Logansport his home is recognized this week with a special city honor. Milt Cole of Cole Hardwood has been named Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave Kitchell. Last week, the…

July 18, 2018