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Community

United Way of Cass County celebrates 2017 accomplishments

The 2017 United Way Campaign raised more than $570,000 and could reach just under $590,000. United Way continues to fund programs in Cass County that truly make a difference to our citizens. Annually, 11,280 books are distributed to children from…

March 1, 2018

Community

Medalist named Citizen of the Week

A Logansport High School senior who accomplished a rare feat last weekend at the state music contest has been chosen as this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Sara DeInnocentes recorded dual first place ratings on separate flute and piccolo…

March 1, 2018

Community

Sue Jones Tourney returning to AIM-High Park in July 2018

Team entries are now being accepted for the second annual city-sponsored softball tournament July 14-15, 2018. The Sue Jones Tournament will be held at Aim-High Park, and honors local athletic legend Sue Jones. The former Logansport teacher, coach and softball…

March 1, 2018

Community

18th Street Bridge in Logansport to close March 8 for rehab

The closure date for the 18th Street bridge has been set for Thursday, March 8, 2018. The closure, for a bridge rehabilitation project, will last up to 6 months. The marked detour route will utilize Main Street, Burlington Avenue/3rd Street,…

March 1, 2018

Community, State

Rep. Friend urges INDOT to rename road after local fallen hero

STATEHOUSE – The Indiana House of Representatives supported State Rep. Bill Friend’s (R-Macy) resolution Tuesday that would rename a section of a road in Miami County after a fallen police officer. Indiana State Trooper Robert Lather was killed in the line…

February 28, 2018

Community

Indianapolis Motor Speedway announces 2018 Carb Day, Legends Day concerts

Grammy Award-winning rock band Train will headline the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert on Friday, May 25, an exciting conclusion to one of the most action-packed days in the Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Blues rockers Blues…

February 27, 2018

Community

Indiana Attorney General joins coalition to end Obamacare

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has joined a 20-state coalition urging a federal district court in Texas to hold the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate is unconstitutional and to enjoin the entire law. The complaint, filed late Monday, explains…

February 27, 2018

Community, Government

Indiana Governor to sign Sunday Sales bill on Feb. 28, 2018

Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and key lawmakers will gather in the Governor’s Office at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 28 for the ceremonial signing of SEA 1, which allows Sunday alcohol carryout sales in Indiana for the first time…

February 27, 2018

Achievements, Community

Trine University recognizes February 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University Logansport, is proud to announce Montana Lorraine Howe as the February 2018 Student of the Month. Montana transferred from Ivy Tech Community College to study business administration. With a great work ethic, Montana has proven herself to be…

February 27, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo earns National Test Center Certification

KOKOMO Ind. – The testing center at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus was honored recently for achieving Test Center Certification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA). This certification is recognition that a test center operates under the highest…

February 27, 2018

Community

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