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Downtown Christmas Open House set for Dec. 7, 2017

Logan’s Landing presents the 18th annual Downtown Christmas Open House, Thursday December 7, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Logansport. Join us for a fun evening of shopping and the chance to win great prizes – all while…

December 6, 2017

Community, Education, Government

State Board Approves New Graduation Pathways for Indiana High School Students Beginning in 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) approved new graduation pathways for Indiana’s high school students beginning with the 2019 freshmen class. The pathways are designed to give all students the skills and experiences they will need…

December 6, 2017

Community, Government

Indiana Republican Party to Host First Joint Election Year Appearance of Republican U.S. Senate Candidates, Conduct Grassroots Straw Poll

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s Republican U.S. Senate candidates will make their first joint election year appearance at noon on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in front of hundreds of Republican grassroots activists at the Indiana Republican Party’s Congress of Counties in downtown…

December 6, 2017

Community, Government

Senate Banking Committee passes bipartisan Regulatory Reform Package; legislation heads to full Senate;

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Banking Committee passed bipartisan legislation that would reduce regulatory burdens on community banks and credit unions as well as provide new protections to consumers. Donnelly helped craft and introduce the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief,…

December 6, 2017

Community, Government

The Lugar Center and Georgetown University’s McCourt School Unveil New Bipartisan Index Rankings of All U.S. Senators

WASHINGTON, DC — The Lugar Center, led by former U.S. Senator Richard Lugar, and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University today jointly released updated lifetime Bipartisan Index rankings of U.S. Senators who have served in Congress since 1993. The…

December 6, 2017

Community

NIPSCO Reminds Customers of Winter Heating Safety Hazards

Merrillville, Ind. — Safety hazards and other emergencies can occur without warning. Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) crews often team up with public safety service personnel to respond to emergencies such as fires, gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning.…

December 6, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech Community College to host Express Enrollment days

Ivy Tech Community College is hosting Express Enrollment days for prospective students on December 7 and December 9, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will be held at 26 Ivy Tech locations across Indiana. During Express Enrollment days,…

December 6, 2017

Community

Logansport among safest cities again

An independent ranking of communities based on crime statistics has placed Logansport among the best places to live. The rankings, which are interpreted from FBI statistics on violent crimes per capita, are sponsored by Elite Personal Finance. (Check out the…

December 5, 2017

Community

More than 70 communities awarded “Frankenstein” grants

INDIANAPOLIS —More than 70 nonprofits from Angola to Vevay have received funding to help bring “Frankenstein” to life in their community and participate in a statewide read of the book in 2018. The grants are part of the year-long One…

December 5, 2017

Community

Putting the finishing touches on 2017

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share information from the city in a monthly update on CassCountyOnline.com. We have just completed a busy month, and as we transition from a season of thanks to a season of giving, it’s…

December 5, 2017

Achievements, Community

Orpurt chosen ‘Citizen of the Week’

A financial adviser recently honored as the Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year locally is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Wendy Orpurt was honored by the Logansport/Cass County Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Dave Kitchell says she is a role model…

December 4, 2017

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets auction of surplus items

KOKOMO, Ind. – You’re getting ready for a major remodel and the garage and the attic and the basement are full of, well, extra stuff. What to do? Perhaps an auction? That’s where Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo campus finds…

December 4, 2017

Community, Government

2018 Indiana Senate Page Program Application now available

State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) announced the Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the Senate Page Program. This full-day interactive program gives students in grades six through 12 the opportunity to tour the Indiana Statehouse, observe session debates on…

December 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Erny named dean of technology at Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Michael Erny has been named dean for the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Technology for Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area. Erny brings to this assignment a wide range of educational achievement, industry experience…

December 4, 2017

Community

Networking opportunities, educational sessions highlight March 2018 Indiana Small Farm Conference agenda

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Small-scale farming has become an increasingly important part of Indiana’s $11.2 billion agricultural industry. According to the 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture, approximately 75 percent of Hoosier farms were less than 180 acres. Other studies show…

December 3, 2017

Community

Statewide symposium in January to address opioid crisis in rural Indiana

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A consortium of eight Indiana agricultural and public health organizations will host a statewide symposium focusing on the significant impact of the opioid crisis in rural and farming communities. The symposium is scheduled for Jan. 5,…

December 3, 2017

Community

Indiana farmers urged to complete Census of Agriculture

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Indiana farmers should be watching their mail boxes for more than just holiday cards this December. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) will soon mail out its 2017 Census of Agriculture to…

December 3, 2017

Achievements, Community, Events

Community Pep Session Friday, Dec. 1 to celebrate State Champion Pioneer Football Team

Pioneer will hold a community pep session on Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in the main gym at Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School to celebrate a state championship with the football team. Pioneer Athletic Boosters will be at a…

December 1, 2017

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Data Breaches at an All-Time High: What Should Victims Do?

INDIANAPOLIS – With data breaches at a record high, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are proactively working to prevent Hoosiers’ tax information from getting into the wrong hands. “Too many Hoosiers have joined the…

November 30, 2017

Achievements, Community

Meagher chosen ‘Citizen of the Week’

The retiring executive director of the Area Five Council on Aging and Community Services was recognized Wednesday with special honors. Mike Meagher, who served the Logansport-based agency for 38 years, was named Citizen of the Week. He also was presented…

November 30, 2017