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In real time, Logansport gains a ranking that matters

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. Maybe it’s the sports fans among us who have driven us to talk about things that are ranked highly, from the best-dressed celebrities, to…

Indiana Secretary of State

Secretary of State: “Exercise your right to vote”

This is the most important election in our lifetime. That phrase is often deployed by candidates near an election, and it’s become a cliché for those who follow political campaigns. It’s easy to mock it as hyperbole, yet there is…

Indiana Secretary of State

Voter registration deadline fast approaching

Indianapolis – 2018 is a consequential election year. Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the primary election, you must register in the next few days. Hoosiers must register by April 9 to be…

Logansport City Seal

Logansport leaders, Chinese Consulate meet

Logansport, Cass County and community leaders hosted four staff members from the Chicago Consulate of the People’s Republic of China Tuesday. Hong Lei, the general consul from Chicago, made his first visit to the city in his capacity since coming…

“Logansport Re-Imagined” meeting set for April 10, 2018

Residents are invited to envision Logansport’s future at an event Tuesday, April 10, hosted by Logansport’s Hometown Collaboration Initiative (HCI) team. “Logansport Re-Imagined: Creating A Uniquely Better Community”, has been developed by a team of local residents. It is based…

IU Kokomo partnership helps schools grow future teachers

KOKOMO, Ind. — Facing a growing teacher shortage, north central Indiana school districts are partnering with Indiana University Kokomo to prepare their own future educators. The Tomorrow’s Teachers program begins this fall semester at Kokomo, Logansport, Western and Caston high…

Alumna gives $1 million gift for IU Kokomo scholarships

A gift of $1 million from Kathleen Ligocki will support a new scholarship program at her alma mater. The gift establishes the Kathleen Ligocki Scholars Program, which creates a cohort of Indiana University Kokomo students who not only receive financial…

Indiana State Seal

Governor Holcomb Proclaims April as Safe Digging Month

Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring April as Safe Digging Month in Indiana. The proclamation serves as a reminder that Hoosiers can help keep Indiana’s communities safe by contacting 811 in advance of any excavation project and by…

April is National Social Security Month

National Social Security Month is celebrated in April and is dedicated to educating you about Social Security programs and services.  From programs that help support you through life’s journey, to services that help put you in control, to systems that…

Peak Community Services observing Autism Awareness Month

Saturday, March 31, Peak Community Services, along with volunteers from around the community, will decorate the downtown trees with puzzle shaped ornaments in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Autism Awareness month is recognized in April and this is the second…

Logansport City Seal

Council gets economic development update on business expansions

At a finance committee meeting on Wednesday, March 28, members of the Logansport City Council heard an update from Bill Cuppy with the Cass-Logansport Economic Development Organization, who says two local companies are planning expansions. Cuppy detailed investments of $2.2…