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Ivy Tech and IU Kokomo Job Fair on March 20, 2018 will feature more than 100 employers

More than 100 north central Indiana employers are planning to participate in the spring Kokomo Area Job Fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. The job fair is a…

February 27, 2018

Community

Indiana Secretary of State announces text to register to vote

INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, Feb. 26, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced that Hoosiers will now be able to text “Indiana” to 2VOTE (28683) to register to vote. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. “We are always looking…

February 27, 2018

Students at Purdue Veterinary Medicine School

Community

Surgical equipment donation enhances learning for Purdue Veterinary students

Thanks to a connection between Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) and an orthopedic surgeon at Logansport Memorial Hospital in Logansport, Ind., third year Purdue veterinary students now have more opportunities to learn first-hand about using electrosurgical equipment in…

February 26, 2018

Community

Attorney General offers tips in wake of devastating floods

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill this week is warning Hoosiers to “DOUBLE CHECK BEFORE YOU WRITE A CHECK!”. This warning comes on the heels of devastating flooding in several parts of the state. In the aftermath of flooding and…

February 26, 2018

Community, Events

Comedy Class and Contest at Logansport State Theatre

The State Theatre is teaming up with the comedians of the Comedy Deli, who are putting on a comedy show April 28 at the State Theatre in Logansport, and are offering the first ever comedy class and comedy competition in…

February 25, 2018

Community

Indiana governor declares disaster emergency for 11 counties due to heavy rainfall

INDIANAPOLIS – On Saturday, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued a disaster emergency for 11 Indiana counties in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall. The governor signed an executive order to include Carroll, Dearborn, Elkhart,…

February 25, 2018

Community

Social Security collaborates with America Saves Week

A secure retirement is created from a lifetime of planning and saving. Each year, American Savings Education Council and America Saves coordinate America Saves Week. The week is an opportunity for organizations to promote good savings behavior and a chance…

February 25, 2018

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport Schools announce sports marketing partnership

Logansport Memorial Hospital becomes one of the newest sponsors of Logansport Community School Corporation programming and the athletic facilities at Logansport High School this year, pledging a $500,000 long- term commitment over the next ten years to the Logansport Community…

February 22, 2018

Community

Schieber selected ‘Citizen of the Week’

A long-time Logansport resident who pioneered the city’s earliest era of redevelopment using Tax Increment Financing is being honored this week for his contributions. Allen Schieber, a retired banker, was the first president of the Logansport Redevelopment Commission and held…

February 22, 2018

Community, Events

Indiana Secretary of State and the Indiana Department of Revenue to host Auto Dealer Training Sessions

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson and the Indiana Department of Revenue have joined together to create a seminar which provides information that is beneficial and valuable to the success of Indiana Auto Dealers. The intent of this…

February 22, 2018

Community

State denies funding for ReVere Homes

A second application for state assistance for the redevelopment of Logansport’s blight elimination lots has been rejected by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. The city received notification from Crestline, the Indianapolis developer that has worked with the city…

February 22, 2018

Community

Attorney General Curtis Hill releases advisory on Indiana gun law following tragic mass shooting in Florida

Attorney General Curtis Hill is sending out a public safety advisory today to increase awareness of Indiana’s “Red Flag Law,” a statute enacted in 2005 allowing law enforcement officers to take possession of firearms from people they believe to be…

February 21, 2018

Community

Head: Bill to Expand Opioid Treatment Centers Passes Committee

STATEHOUSE – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to expand the number of opioid treatment centers in Indiana today passed the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services by a 9 to 0 vote. House Bill 1007…

February 21, 2018

Community

Hoosiers Can Report Damage From Heavy Rain and Flooding

Hoosier homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations that sustained uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding starting on or after February 15 can report damage online at: A link to the form is also available on the…

February 21, 2018

Community

Cass County roads closed due to high water

UPDATE AS OF 3/13/18 from Cass County Highway Department: Some more roads previously closed due to flooding are now open as water recedes. The roads are passable, but there still could be some standing water so drivers should proceed with…

February 21, 2018

Achievements, Columns, Community

Legislators honor Lewis Cass marching band

On Feb. 19 at the Statehouse, State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) and State Senator Randy Head (R-Logansport) honored the Lewis Cass marching band for winning the 2017 Class C Indiana State School Music Association Marching Band Championship. The Lewis Cass…

February 19, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo announces Fall 2017 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 Fall 2017 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

February 18, 2018

Community, Education

Community invited to tour Indiana University Kokomo’s campus crime lab

KOKOMO, Ind. — Get an inside look at Indiana University Kokomo’s new crime lab, at an open house Thursday, February 22. Faculty, staff, and students in the criminal justice program will show the equipment and demonstrate what they teach and…

February 18, 2018

Achievements, Community

‘Citizen of the Week’ goes to Eagle Scout

A member of Boy Scout Troop 200 is recognized this week as the Logansport Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave Kitchell. Wesley Joe Grandstaff received his Eagle Scout Award at 2 p.m. Saturday at Crosswind United Methodist Church. The…

February 18, 2018

Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech Team benevolence drive nets donations for local organizations

The annual Logansport High School Speaking of Love Tournament brought 29 speech teams and more than 400 competitors, judges and coaches to the campus. Logansport High School Speech Team placed 7th and had nine top 13 finalists. Individual awards went…

February 18, 2018