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Achievements, Community

Herman recognized as “Citizen of the Week”

The annual Summer Sundown concert series is over, and one of the key people who enabled it to happen is honored this week for his assistance. Dave Herman has been an active supporter of the arts in Logansport for years.…

August 28, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Tickets available for Ivy Tech Community College’s Sept. 15 “Celebration for Student Success”

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo will host its biennial Celebration for Student Success from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at Bel Air Events, 3014 S. Webster St. This year’s event will feature live entertainment, dinner, and…

August 27, 2017

Community

Food security among seniors still high nearly a decade after the recession

Lafayette, Indiana–Food Finders Food Bank announced the release of The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2015, a study about food insecurity among seniors in the U.S. produced by Feeding America and released in partnership with the National Foundation…

August 27, 2017

Community, Events

End-of-summer events happening in Logansport

Several events will be taking place in Logansport this weekend and will honor parts of the community’s heritage. The Logansport Shrine Club will host the annual Shrine Frolic on Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. The parade will…

August 25, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Future nurses lauded at Indiana University Kokomo induction ceremony

KKOKOMO, Ind. — Fifty-one future health care professionals took the first step in their journey to becoming nurses with induction into the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing. Faculty honored their hard work and academic excellence that led to their selection…

August 25, 2017

Community

Indiana Renews Chinese Sister-State Partnership, Strengthening Global Ties

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined economic and cultural stakeholders from Indiana and China’s Zhejiang Province today to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Indiana-Zhejiang sister-state relationship, celebrating economic, cultural and educational efforts shared between the two states. “We are…

August 24, 2017

Community

Little Turtle Waterway Trail closed for resealing Aug. 24-26, 2017

The Little Turtle Waterway Trail from 5th Street to 12th Street will be closed Thursday, Aug. 24, Friday, Aug. 25 , and Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 for resealing. SOURCE: News release from Logansport Parks Department

August 23, 2017

Community

Logansport Redevelopment Commission allocates funds for Logan Square

The Logansport Redevelopment Commission Wednesday voted to allocate $160,000 in Tax Increment Financing and grant a five-year abatement for market rate housing in downtown Logansport. The move caps efforts by the city administration to repurpose the historic Logan Square office…

August 23, 2017

Achievements, Community

Citizen of the Week goes to Killion

A volunteer who plays a pivotal role in efforts to teach adults how to read in Logansport is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Carolyn Killion, literacy coordinator for Cass County Literacy Volunteers, has been named Citizen of…

August 22, 2017

Community

Mayor says changes coming to Heartland signage

A heavy traffic and sometimes dangerous area at the southwest edge of Logansport is in for some changes that may improve reaction time and make it less confusing for motorists. Mayor Dave Kitchell said today that a discussion with Indiana…

August 21, 2017

Community

Smith succeeding retiring Rozzi as Logansport Police Chief

After 22 years with the Logansport Police Department and service in a variety of capacities, Police Chief Brad Rozzi is retiring from the department to accept a position with the Logansport Community School Corporation. Rob Smith, the assistant chief, will…

August 21, 2017

Community, Government

Indiana Governor to lead international trade mission to Japan in September

Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead a delegation of business leaders and economic development officials next month to Japan, the state’s largest foreign investor, to strengthen relationships and encourage continued investment and trade between the two states. “The cultural and…

August 21, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes August 2017 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport is proud to announce Kayla Gibbons as the August Student of the Month. Kayla graduated with an engineering degree from Trine University in Angola, Indiana in 2013. She was able to obtain her current position as…

August 20, 2017

Community

AG Hill: Avoid purchasing protective solar eclipse eyewear on the secondary market

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is reminding Hoosiers who plan on viewing Monday’s solar eclipse to make sure they purchase protective eyewear that is approved by NASA or the American Astronomical Society. Hoosiers who are anxiously awaiting the first…

August 20, 2017

Community, Education

Superintendent McCormick to Hold Statewide Teacher and Community Meetings to Discuss Educational Initiatives and Provide Updates

INDIANAPOLIS – Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced she will hold a variety of teacher and community meetings to discuss educational initiatives and provide updates. A total of nine meetings will be held across the state.…

August 20, 2017

Community, Events

Watch the solar eclipse at an Indiana state park, Aug. 21, 2017

See how nature responds to the Aug. 21 solar eclipse by visiting an Indiana state park. Twelve state parks throughout the state plan to host eclipse parties. While Indiana will not experience a total eclipse, the phenomenon in Indiana will…

August 20, 2017

Community

Friend: Next Level Jobs initiative helps Hoosier job seekers, employers

STATEHOUSE – Hoosier job seekers now have access to new resources to find better-paying jobs thanks to the recently launched Next Level Jobs initiative, according to State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy). Friend said while Indiana’s unemployment rate is near record…

August 19, 2017

Community, Health

Health officials urge Hoosiers to take precautions against mosquitoes as disease activity increases

State health officials are urging Indiana residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites amid an increase in West Nile virus activity in mosquitoes across the state. As of August 16, mosquitoes in 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties…

August 17, 2017

Community

Before You Send Your Child Off to College, Make Sure Your Student Is Properly Insured

The week of August 21, 2017, is the start of classes for most students heading to colleges and universities in Indiana. If you’re the parent or guardian of a college student, you should review your homeowner policy to ensure possessions…

August 16, 2017

Community, Sports

Colts launch “Letters to Peyton” campaign for fans

INDIANAPOLIS – Today the Indianapolis Colts announced the launch of their “Letters to Peyton” campaign, which gives fans the opportunity to show their appreciation for Peyton Manning by writing letters of support and thanks. Beginning today through October 8, fans…

August 16, 2017