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Community

Logansport Soccer Club Scores for May 12 and 13, 2018

Here are the Logansport Soccer Club Scores for games played on May 12 & 13, 2018: 6U Midwest Eye Consultants 3 Strikers 2 Leeman Law 6 The Gray Mill 7 El Arriero 3 Maple Family Dentistry 3 …

May 14, 2018

Community

Flags at half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 15, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Gov. Holcomb also…

May 14, 2018

Community

Street Department milling schedule for May 14 and 15, 2018

The Street Department will be milling the following areas on Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15: Water Street from North Third Street heading west just past Holland Street Ebert Street from North Third Street (Highway 17) to the golf…

May 14, 2018

Community

MONDAY, MAY 14: Five things to know and five upcoming events

Here are some things you might want to know for Monday, May 14, 2018: SPECIAL SESSION OF INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TODAY Legislators are scheduled to head back to the Statehouse today for a special session called by the governor. The…

May 14, 2018

Community, Events

Local Preservation Organizations announce plans for Historic Preservation Week

Logansport Landmarks and the Logansport Historic Preservation Commission are partnering In a series of activities designed to promote public awareness of the historical preservation of both residential and business structures within the community during Historic Preservation Week, May 13 to…

May 13, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area celebrates 2018 commencement

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, and Rochester – celebrated its 2018 commencement Friday, May 11. Hundreds of family members and friends gathered in the Kokomo Event &…

May 13, 2018

Community

2018 Little Miss, Jr. Miss, Teen Miss and Miss Cass County deadlines approaching

If you’re interested in being part of the 2018 Miss Cass County Pageant, here are some upcoming deadlines! Applications for all of the activities can be found here. The Miss Cass County Pageant will be held Sunday, July 8 at…

May 13, 2018

Community, Events, State

Indiana Fever Legend Catchings To Wave Green Flag To Start INDYCAR Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS – Four-time Olympic gold medalist and Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings will serve as honorary starter for the INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 12 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Catchings played her entire 16-year career with the Fever,…

May 12, 2018

Community

FRIDAY, MAY 11: Five things to know and five upcoming events

Here are five things you might want to know for Friday, May 11, 2018: ALTER NAMED CITIZEN OF THE WEEK Efforts to rally community support to prevent suicide are recognized this week with the naming of Serenity Alter as this…

May 11, 2018

Community

Sharing security with Mom on Mother’s Day

Spring is upon us, and it marks two very popular annual events: Mother’s Day and the release of Social Security’s baby name list! There’s no better time to share some security with the people you love. While spending time with…

May 11, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area honors top instructors

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 11. Laura Lanning, department chair of Public Affairs and Social Services and program chair and associate professor…

May 10, 2018

Community

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

INDIANAPOLIS – Fans attending the fifth annual INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 12 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 10, 2018

Community, Education

NIPSCO kicks off Ivy Tech Kokomo capital campaign with $25,000 donation

KOKOMO Ind. – Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has kicked off the community effort to support the transformation of Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus with a $25,000 donation. The company’s donation to the “The Time is Now” capital…

May 10, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region recognizes student achievement

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 11. Emily Brandon of Bourbon, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree and Technical Certificate…

May 10, 2018

Achievements, Community

Alter chosen Citizen of the Week

Efforts to rally community support to prevent suicide are recognized this week with the naming of Serenity Alter as this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Mayor Dave Kitchell announced her selection this afternoon after last weekend’s fund-raising walk at…

May 10, 2018

Community, Events, State

Music Superstar Kelly Clarkson To Perform National Anthem at 102nd Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Multiple Grammy Award-winning superstar Kelly Clarkson will perform the national anthem before the start of the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Clarkson will sing on Race…

May 10, 2018

Community

THURSDAY, MAY 10: Five things to know and five upcoming events

Here are a few things you might want to know for Thursday, May 10, 2018: PROPERTY TAXES DUE TODAY The first installment of property taxes is due on Thursday, May 10. Payments can be made in person at the Cass…

May 10, 2018

Community, Education

Girls STEM summer camp set at Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Gearing Up Girls for STEM, a new program to be offered this summer at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, is aimed at middle school girls interested in expanding their scientific knowledge – and having fun while they…

May 9, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

Indiana State Police Peru Post Holds Annual Memorial Service

Peru – An inscription on the memorial stone in front of the Indiana State Police Peru Post reads, “We Will Remember Them”. Today that promise was kept when local law enforcement officers, retired state police employees, local government officials, and…

May 9, 2018

Achievements, Community

Master’s hooding, honors convocation celebrate student achievement at Indiana University Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the academic success of its students, with the annual master’s hooding ceremony and honors convocation. Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke expressed her deep admiration for the students’ personal commitment to excellence, and challenged them to lead. “We will…

May 9, 2018