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Achievements, Community

Sigafoose named Logansport Citizen of the Week

She held an important post in Logansport longer than anyone else, helped local residents learn everything from how to swim to CPR and sign language and did it all after moving back to the city. Louise Sigafoose, this week’s Logansport…

October 2, 2017

Community

Train excursions returning to Logansport

A long drought in the city for railroad enthusiasts is about to end. The Indiana Transportation Museum has announced online that it will be relocating its “Polar Bear Express” holiday excursion to run between Logansport and Kokomo. Details on the…

October 2, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen is pleased to announce Cass County’s 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists: Matthew Calisto, Logansport High School Payton Cosgray, Pioneer High School Ryonn Doan, Caston High School Makinsey Long, Logansport High School…

October 2, 2017

Community

Flags at half-staff through sunset on Oct. 6, 2017

In accordance with an order by the President of the United States, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the senseless and horrific attack in Las Vegas. Flags…

October 2, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Student Success speaker coming to Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport

KOKOMO, Ind.— Dr. Leslie Nwoke, a physician, executive coach, and speaker, is coming to Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Logansport and Kokomo Oct. 4 to talk with students about emotional intelligence and college success. Members of the community are…

September 30, 2017

Community

Celebrate public lands with free entry to DNR properties, Sept. 30, 2017

Admission to Indiana’s state park properties and state forest recreation areas where entrance fees are charged will be free on Sept. 30 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort…

September 28, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport campuses induct students into Phi Theta Kappa

KOKOMO and LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Twenty-five students in Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Alpha Pi Phi (Kokomo) and Beta Gamma Zeta (Logansport) chapters of Phi Theta Kappa international…

September 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors summer dean’s list students

KOKOMO, Ind. — Thirty-two full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the 2017 summer session. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12 credit hours…

September 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital earns Baby-Friendly designation

Baby-Friendly USA, has announced that Logansport Memorial Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility. This achievement recognizes hospitals for offering mothers and their babies an optimal level of care, providing the information, confidence, skills, and…

September 27, 2017

Community

The Cass County Family YMCA Wants You to Take a #SelfieWithSomeoneNew

LOGANSPORT – In the spirit of bringing Cass County together, the Cass County Family YMCA is excited to announce the launch of a new social media campaign, #SelfieWithSomeoneNew, aimed at bringing individuals and communities together in service of a better…

September 27, 2017

Community

Local attorney collecting donations for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico

A local attorney is collecting donations for those affected by Hurricane Maria. “I am not one to ask for help lightly, but as some of you may know my dear homeland Puerto Rico was affected by Hurricane Maria a week…

September 27, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Indiana to participate in national College Application Day on September 29

Hoosier high school students across the state will participate in College Application Day on September 29. Thirteen Indiana colleges will waive their fees in recognition of College Application Day, and more than 50 events will occur statewide—making this Indiana’s biggest…

September 27, 2017

Community, Sports

Logansport Soccer Club Scores for Sept. 16/17 and Sept. 23/24

Sept, 16 & 17 Rec League 6U Leeman Law Offices 5 Tyson 7 Mike Anderson Auto Group 0 Justice Law Office 9 Smalls Maintenance & Electrical 5 Michael & Stephenson Law Office 5 8U Maple Grove Distributing 7 20/20 Vision…

September 25, 2017

Community

Logansport to receive Arts Commission creative placemaking consultancy

The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that 13 Indiana communities have been approved for creative placemaking consultancies as part of the agency’s Open Scene Creative Placemaking program. The selected communities: Anderson, Batesville, Burns Harbor, Greenfield, Logansport, Muncie, Nashville, Plymouth,…

September 25, 2017

Achievements, Community

Layman named Citizen of the Week

A long-time Logansport resident who has championed an annual drive to raise money for the Logansport Noon Kiwanis Club is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Dan Layman has chaired the Kiwanis Rose Day Committee for many years.…

September 25, 2017

Community

Logansport Municipal Building Corporation accepting proposals for purchase of Blight Elimination Program properties

Notice is hereby given that the Logansport Municipal Building Corporation (LMBC) will receive sealed proposals up to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, October 5, 2017 for the purchase of Blight Elimination Program (BEP) properties in accordance with the…

September 25, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors August 2017 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — One hundred twenty-seven Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in August 2017. The class includes residents of 21 Indiana counties, three states, and Saudi Arabia. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Alexandria Dawnetta Marie Gullion, Bachelor…

September 22, 2017

Elizabeth Donnelly Trine University Logansport

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University recognizes Sept. 2017 Student of the Month

Elizabeth Donnelly has worked for the State of Indiana for 17 years and loves the field she works in with the Department of Corrections. She started as a Correctional Officer and moved up the ranks to Correctional Sergeant and now…

September 22, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Return 2 Learn’ event offers guidance for adults ready to continue their education

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College and Trine University Logansport are sponsoring a “Return 2 Learn” event in Logansport Thursday, Oct. 5. The event is aimed at encouraging area residents to continue their education, no matter where they are…

September 21, 2017

Community

Lack of rainfall could shorten fall colors viewing

Fall colors have begun to appear in some parts of the state thanks to an unusually cold start to September. While temperatures in recent days have been above normal, daytime highs in early September in Indianapolis were in the 60s…

September 21, 2017