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3 Cass County Republican leaders endorse Steve Braun for Congress

(Whitestown, IN) – A trio of Cass County Republican leaders have endorsed conservative businessman Steve Braun in his race for Congress in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District. State Senator Randy Head (R-Logansport), Former State Senator Tom Weatherwax (R-Logansport) and former State…

January 18, 2018

Community, Government, State

Head: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Task Force Bills Pass Senate

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) said three bills he authored that are a result of the work of the Task Force on Substance Abuse and Mental Health, which he co-chairs, passed the full Senate today. The Task Force,…

January 18, 2018

Community, Government

Garrison appointed to housing authority

A family law attorney in Logansport will succeed Patrick McNarny on the Logansport Housing Authority Board. Amber Garrison, who practices with Leeman Law, has been appointed by Mayor Dave Kitchell to replace McNarny, who is retiring from the board. “First,…

January 18, 2018

Community

CR 400 S project begins Jan. 29, runs through August

Construction will begin soon on phase 2 of the 400 South project in Clinton Township. This phase runs from CR 400W to just east of 300W. The road in the affected area is now scheduled to be closed on Monday,…

January 17, 2018

Community, Health, State

Hoosier Health Leaders introduce Acute Pain Prescribing Guidelines to combat state opioid crisis

INDIANAPOLIS – Today leaders from the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced the development of new prescribing guidelines for the outpatient management of acute pain. The three…

January 17, 2018

Achievements, Community, Government

2018 Spirit of City, County award recipients recognized at State of City and County Luncheon

The co-chairs of the Logansport Hometown Collaboration Initiative were named recipients of the Kathy Dingo Spirit of the City Award today at the annual State of the City/State of the County Luncheon. Michelle Dials and Zach Szmara received awards at…

January 17, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary G2 Awards for 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students who were recognized for achievements during the 2nd grading period of the 2017-2018 school year. Responsible Student: KDG – Lucas Angle, Olivia Beatty, Availah Elliott, Nikita Finney, Pedro Flores, Farrah Fry, Lily Galbreath,…

January 17, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Semester of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following students from Fairview Elementary who were recognized for their achievements during the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year: SEMESTER 1 Grading Period 1 A Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Joshua Middleton Fifth Grade: Kevin Garcia, Natalie…

January 17, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech sets seminar series on relevant topics in agriculture

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is again partnering with Kokomo Grain to present five free seminars on relevant topics in agriculture. All sessions will be held in the auditorium at Ivy Tech’s Peru Instructional Site, 425 W. Main…

January 17, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

New students welcomed to IU Kokomo School of Nursing

KOKOMO, Ind. —Nearly 50 future nurses celebrated acceptance into the prestigious Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing, at its annual induction ceremony. The January 3 ceremony, in Havens Auditorium, symbolized the faculty and staff’s welcome and offer of support as…

January 15, 2018

Community, Education

Logansport HS taking nominations for 2018 Hall of Distinction

Logansport High School is currently taking nominations for the annual Hall of Distinction. This honor is reserved for LHS graduates who have distinguished themselves through outstanding accomplishment on a local, state, or national level of prominence. Graduates are not eligible…

January 15, 2018

Community, State

State Accepting Nominations for Governor’s Century, Half Century Business Awards

INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, and have demonstrated a…

January 15, 2018

Community

Schroder announces candidacy for Cass County Sheriff

Ed Schroder, a Major with the Indiana State Police and rural Cass County resident, announced his candidacy today as a republican for the position of Cass County Sheriff in the 2018 election. Schroder, a 30 year veteran of the Indiana…

January 15, 2018

Community

Celebrating our nation’s diversity

January 15 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday and a day of remembrance. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to creating and fostering equal rights for African Americans, and he died during his efforts to make…

January 15, 2018

Community, Government

Legislators say law aimed at reducing meth labs is successful

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) and State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) recently announced Senate Enrolled Act 80, which made it more difficult for people to purchase large amounts of pseudoephedrine, a decongestant and key ingredient used in manufacturing meth, has…

January 15, 2018

Community

CCCF assets top $21 million

Figures released at the January 2018 Cass County Community Foundation board meeting reported the Foundation’s total assets to be over $21 million as of December 31, 2017. The Foundation ended 2016 at $18.9 million and just five years ago held…

January 15, 2018

Community

City of Logansport sponsoring presentation on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to the weather. Two routes to freedom for slaves are part of Logansport’s rich transportation history, and that era of the city’s past will be the focus of a Monday presentation. The city…

January 14, 2018

Community, Events

Cass County Bar Association sponsoring “Talk To A Lawyer Day” on Jan. 15, 2018

The Cass County Bar Association announces that it will sponsor Talk To A Lawyer Day again in 2018 on January 15th. From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. anyone may call 574-753-7730 to get free advice from a local attorney. The…

January 14, 2018

Community, Events

Post offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Day

On Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, the U.S. Postal Service will observe the federal holiday marking the birthday of Civil Rights Movement champion Martin Luther King Jr. His official birthday is Jan. 15. The holiday is commonly referred to as Martin…

January 14, 2018

Community

Congressman Luke Messer Wins Congress of Counties U.S. Senate Straw Poll

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman Luke Messer won today’s U.S. Senate Straw Poll at the Indiana Republican Party’s Congress of Counties, with six Republican candidates making their first joint election-year appearance. The straw poll concluded the two-day Congress of Counties conference, which brought…

January 13, 2018