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Memorial Center awarded $25,000 in tax credits

Renovation and restoration of the first joint city/county veterans memorial in Indiana received a boost Tuesday. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority announced its award of $25,000 in tax credits to the project. Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell said the…

June 7, 2017

Community, Events

400 Fest Nightly Lineups Unveiled; Camping, Single-Night Tickets Available Now

INDIANAPOLIS – The nightly lineups are set for 400 Fest, the new two-night concert at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 event, with global music superstar headliners Major Lazer on Friday, July 21 and The Chainsmokers on Saturday,…

June 6, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 4th 9 Weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following students at Landis Elementary School in Logansport: Kindergarten All Stars Lesly Abarca Castillo, Daniel Alarcon Marcial, Guardianna Alvarez, Nathan Anaya-Mendez, Gabryella Ashby, Yosgarth Avila Figueroa, Ariana Avila Ochoa, Grayson Bault, Braelyn Beckman, Marquon Bell, Sebastian Berkshire,…

June 6, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 4th Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following students from Columbia Elementary School in Logansport: Kindergarten All Stars: Zaleigh Butcher, Kristen Conklin, Jael Cos Benitez, Isaiah Espinoza, Benjamin Gregory-Briseno, Karlos Hernandez, Hallie Latz, Courtney Muckenfuss, Zachary Peterson, Nolan Riewoldt, Jadah Rush, Diego Soriano Hernandez,…

June 6, 2017

Community

Indiana State Fair announces second wave of concerts to be part of the 2017 Indiana State Fair

Indianapolis, IN – Today five more concerts were announced that will be part of the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage lineup at the 2017 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August 4-20. Each night of the fair features a concert…

June 6, 2017

Achievements, Community

Weaver chosen as “Citizen of the Week”

A teacher who reinvented herself in retirement to lead a Logansport program has been proclaimed Logansport Citizen of the Week. Rosemary Weaver retired from her career as an elementary teacher at Landis Elementary School, but was lured out of retirement…

June 5, 2017

Community, State

Governor Holcomb to Lead First Global Economic Development Trip to Europe

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead his first international jobs mission as Governor to Europe in June, visiting Hungary to establish and strengthen economic relationships between the two states and then traveling to France to meet with global…

June 5, 2017

Community, Government

We’re hitting the roads – and streets – and maybe doing more

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. May is always a month for celebrating graduations and preparing for a holiday as a benchmark in the year. As we passed…

June 4, 2017

Community

Lt. Governor seeking nominations for 2017 AgriVision Award

INDIANAPOLIS – Do you know a visionary from Indiana who has made significant contributions to agriculture? If so, nominate them today for the 2017 Indiana AgriVision Award. The winner will be recognized by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch during a ceremony…

June 4, 2017

Community, State

Photo contest to spotlight Indiana agriculture

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 10th annual Indiana Agriculture photo contest, which was created to showcase the hard work and contributions made by Hoosier farmers. The contest is open to the…

June 4, 2017

Community, Health

Social Security supports National Cancer Survivors Day

In 2017, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects people and families everywhere. Chances are, you know someone who has been affected by this terrible disease. On June 4, we…

June 4, 2017

Community, State

Royal Center awarded Infrastructure Grant Funding

On Thursday, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced almost $11 million in federal grant funding was awarded to 23 rural Hoosier communities across 5 programs. Applications for Round 1 of the…

June 4, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets summer series on business leadership skills

KOKOMO, Ind. — As part of its efforts to meet Hoosier workforce needs, Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region is offering a five-week summer series designed to develop leaders in business and industry. The series, to be taught by Jim…

June 2, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary Semester 2 Awards and Honor Roll for 2016-2017

Congratulations to the following Fairview Elementary students! Grading Period 3 All Star Students Kindergarten –MATH or LA: Miley Davidson, Michael Francisco-Sanchez, Juilianna Hall, Daylin Jones, Robert Justice, Hermelinda Matias-Pablo, Jackie Pablo, Kolton Roudebush, Alyssa Swafford, Leyla Zarate, Destinee Anglin, Cooper…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School Honor Roll & Awards

Congratulations to the following Columbia Middle School students! Eighth Grade Awards Exemplars (Citizenship) – Juliana Asencion, Niang Cing, Carolayn Salamanca, Yahaira Murillo, Nick Yax, Dario Zarate, Michael Meadows, Liam Kitchel, Rachel Calisto, Hannah Houston CMS Citizenship Award – Michael Meadows…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 4th 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2016-2017

Congratulations to the Caston Elementary students who made the Honor Roll for the 4th 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year! All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Katana Anetrella, Brody Brewer, Ashley Fred, Gracie Fritz, Carson Harness, Luke Hipsher, Elijah…

June 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo students earn dean’s list honors

KOKOMO, Ind. —583 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2017 semester. 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…

June 1, 2017

Community, Government

Logansport wins largest Indiana brownfield grant

Logansport, Eel Township and Fulton County will share $600,000 in funding used to clean up dilapidated sites for redevelopment. The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that a joint application led by Logansport was awarded the largest Brownfield grant of six…

May 31, 2017

Achievements, Community, Health

Prompt Ambulance Central Receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award

Logansport, IN – Prompt Ambulance Central has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Bronze Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an…

May 31, 2017

Community, Government

Lower local taxes expected again in 2018

A method of reducing the impact of special taxing districts on the tax rates will likely again be used this year by Logansport officials to keep property taxes low and preserve more money for schools. Mayor Dave Kitchell said Tuesday…

May 31, 2017