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Community

Tera Klutz Brings Campaign Kickoff Tour to Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN – Indiana Auditor of State, Tera Klutz, brought her Campaign Kickoff Tour to Indianapolis where she was joined by Governor Eric Holcomb along with a large group of supporters. Klutz is the first CPA to serve as Indiana’s…

October 12, 2017

Community

Indiana becomes 25th state to approve FirstNet plan for modernized communication network for public safety and first responders

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Indiana will opt-in to the nationwide public broadband network deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T. The plan will build modern, high-speed, wireless communication infrastructure for the state’s public safety workers…

October 11, 2017

Community

NIPSCO says winter heating bills forecasted to remain flat

Each year, NIPSCO and other energy providers across the nation provide a forecast for home heating bills during the upcoming five-month winter heating season. Based on current market price projections for natural gas and assuming normal winter weather, NIPSCO natural…

October 11, 2017

Community, Education

Community members invited to open forum with Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo chancellor candidates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Two campus/community open forums have been set to meet and hear from the two educators selected as finalists for the position of chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus. The position is part of the…

October 10, 2017

Community

LaDow named executive director of Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services

The Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services Board of Directors has selected Charles “Chuck” LaDow to succeed Mike Meagher as Executive Director of the agency. LaDow has been with the Logansport School Corporation for 24 years, most recently…

October 9, 2017

Community, Education

IU McKinney School of Law launching agriculture law program with Purdue University

INDIANAPOLIS and WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, in cooperation with Purdue University, is launching a program in agriculture law. Amy Cornell, a 2006 graduate of IU McKinney and a graduate of Purdue…

October 9, 2017

Community

Security Federal Savings Bank promotes financial literacy through cash prize video contest for teens

Logansport, Ind – Security Federal Savings Bank is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The contest, organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation, is a national competition that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value…

October 9, 2017

Achievements, Community

Wilkinson named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A Logansport man who has served his community as a volunteer for nearly 40 years is the latest recipient of a city honor. Ed Wilkinson has been named the Logansport Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave Kitchell. Wilkinson graduated…

October 9, 2017

ABA Community Bankers Council Members in Washington DC

Community

Logansport banker attends national meeting for community bank leaders

Pictured on Speaker Paul Ryan’s balcony from left: IBA Chair Annette Russell, President and CEO of Security Federal Savings Bank, Amber Van Til, Indiana Bankers Association and president and CEO, Congressman Trey Hollingsworth, House Financial Services Committee Member, and David…

October 9, 2017

Community

Cricket Wireless opens first store in Logansport

LOGANSPORT, Ind.— Cricket Wireless is opening its first store in Logansport. The store is located at 3065 E. Market St. “This new store in Logansport will help meet the growing needs of our customers,” said Trevis Herrington, market director for…

October 9, 2017

Community, Events

Beginning farmers invited to a farm viability workshop for Northwest Indiana

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Beginning farmers who want to take their operation to the next level can receive profitable business tools and training during a farm viability workshop presented by a specialty crop farmer and farm business consultant. The Beginning…

October 8, 2017

Community, Education

Indiana Department of Education Releases 2016-17 School Accountability Grades

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released the 2016-17 School Accountability Grades on Oct. 4. Nearly 25 percent of schools improved one or more letter grades, with close to 6 percent improving their letter grade to an A.…

October 8, 2017

Community

Kiwanis Club of Logansport holding their annual Rose Day fundraiser

Each year, Kiwanis Club of Logansport sells roses by the dozen as a club fundraiser. Beautiful roses from Warner’s Greenhouse will be available for purchase on Friday, October 27 at the Logansport Pizza Hut. Various colors and shades of rose…

October 8, 2017

Community

Former Cass Circuit Court Juvenile Referee to enter the race for Circuit Court Judge

Sheryl Pherson has announced her candidacy for Circuit Court Judge. Sheryl is a local attorney who began practicing general civil, divorce, probate and criminal defense law in 1994 with the law firm of Hanna, Small, Sabatini, Becker and Murray. Before…

October 5, 2017

Community

Howard seeking 2nd term as Cass County recorder

Cass County recorder Cindy Howard says she plans to run for re-election in 2018. Howard is in the third year of her first four year term. The county recorder’s office records documents related to property, including land records and mortgages,…

October 5, 2017

Community

Logansport donates house to Habitat for Humanity

A vacant home on the city’s northwest side is expected to be occupied again in the near future. The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety today approved the transfer of a home on Tacoma Avenue to Habitat for Humanity…

October 4, 2017

Community

Three organizations receive $100,000 gifts from Nelson Becker estate

Representatives from three local organizations accepted gifts on Oct. 4, 2017 from the estate of Logansport attorney, Nelson J. Becker. Gifts of $100,000 each were presented to the Cass County Community Foundation, the Cass County Family Y and First United…

October 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Sleep Center receives accreditation

Logansport Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that its Sleep Lab recently received national accreditation status from the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC). Achieving accreditation from ACHC reflects on Logansport Memorial Hospital’s dedication to providing the highest-quality service through compliance…

October 3, 2017

Community, Government

Jobs, housing and streets are September city highlights

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. In the month of Labor Day, Logansport found itself with a lower unemployment rate than it had a year earlier, with more jobs on…

October 3, 2017

Community

Logansport Street Department 2017 Brush & Curbside Leaf Pick-up

The Logansport Street Department’s bi-weekly brush pick up will end October 20. The annual curbside leaf vac program will begin during the last week of October. Three leaf vac crews will make 2 or 3 passes throughout the city until…

October 3, 2017