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Community, Government

Head: Senate Concludes 2017 Session With Passage of State Budget, Road-Funding Plan

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) praised today’s passage of a new state budget that provides significant funding increases for education and a road funding plan that provides a long-term, sustainable blueprint for building and maintaining Indiana’s transportation infrastructure.…

April 22, 2017

Community, Events

Tri Kappa’s Great Late Adult Egg Hunt happens Fri., April 21, 2017!

Logansport, the little kids have had their egg hunt fun…now it’s time for Tri Kappa’s Great Late Adult Egg Hunt! The event is for high school age and up ONLY. It will this Friday, April 21st at the Cass County…

April 21, 2017

Community

Most of Indiana at Risk for Severe Weather Today

The majority of Indiana is at risk for severe weather today. The National Weather Service indicates that most of the state is at a slight risk for severe weather, while southwest, southeast and northwest portions of the state are at…

April 20, 2017

Community

Paving on 300E between Perrysburg and 200N set for April 20-24

Paving work will be underway on 300E between Perrysburg Road and 200N starting Thursday, April 20. The work will continue during working hours on Friday and Monday, weather permitting. The road will remain open to single-lane local traffic, but some…

April 19, 2017

Community

Food Finders Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign

Lafayette – This week, Walmart launched its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. The Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks, of which Food Finders…

April 19, 2017

Community

JW Marriott To Celebrate ‘Greatest CITY in Racing’ with Huge Indy 500 Message

INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – The Indianapolis skyline will again celebrate the Month of May and the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, with a JW Marriott façade installation greeting residents and visitors from…

April 19, 2017

Community

Famed Chicago Blackhawks Performer Cornelison To Sing ‘Back Home Again In Indiana’ before Start of 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Jim Cornelison, renowned for his stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Chicago Blackhawks’ home games, will sing “Back Home Again In Indiana” before the start of the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor…

April 19, 2017

Community

Attorney General Curtis Hill reminds Hoosiers to beware of IRS phone scams even as tax season concludes

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is reminding Hoosiers to beware of scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents over the phone, demanding money and threatening legal action. As tax season comes to an end, IRS impostor scams…

April 19, 2017

Community

Logansport seeking ‘Safe Place’ certification, program

A nationwide initiative aimed at improving public safety through community networking is expected to be launched here later this year. The “Safe Place” program, recognizable through yellow placards similar to yield signs that read “Safe Place” with an arm-wrapping logo,…

April 19, 2017

Community, Government

Cass County tax bills have been mailed, spring installment due May 10, 2017

Cass Co. real estate tax bills have been mailed and spring installment payments are due on May 10, 2017. The drop box is now located on Court St., on the south side of the Cass County Government Building. A reminder…

April 19, 2017

Community

Energy Assistance ends May 12 – apply now so you don’t miss out!

As the weather continues to be undecided, HOT then COLD, Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services would like to remind the community that we continue to accept applications for enrollment in the 2016-2017 Energy Assistance Program (EAP). Families…

April 19, 2017

Achievements, Community

McQuinn named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local woman who has been a tireless advocate of recognizing veterans and their contributions is this week’s honoree as the Logansport Citizen of the Week. When the World War II Honor Roll was updated, Elizabeth McQuinn spent considerable time…

April 19, 2017

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo and Logansport campuses set Express Enrollment Day for April 19, 2017

KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Kokomo and Logansport will be among sites participating in a Statewide Express Enrollment Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 19. Statewide Express Enrollment Day provides an opportunity for students from…

April 17, 2017

Community, Events

Donald Davidson fundraiser set for April 28

The man who is a walking encyclopedia of Indianapolis 500 knowledge will make a special trip to Logansport to talk about Logansport’s entry in the race and answer trivia questions from race fans. Indy 500 Historian Donald Davidson will appear…

April 17, 2017

Columns, Community

Celebrate Community College Month

When it comes to attending college or pursuing a career, everyone’s goals are different. For some, it is important to get into the workforce quickly in an in-demand, high-paying career. For others, they are looking for a more affordable start…

April 17, 2017

Community

Ivy Tech to offer Certified Professional Food Manager Course in Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering an instructor-led training course April 24 and 26 to prepare students to take the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) certification exam. The two-day class will meet in Room 611 of the…

April 16, 2017

Community

Riverside Historic District approved

Logansport’s fourth historic district – and first since the 1980s – has been created by the Logansport Historic Preservation Commission. Thursday morning, the commission voted 4-0 to create the district, which will now bereferred to the National Trust for Historic…

April 16, 2017

Community

Citizens Energy Group renews sponsorship of 500 Festival Volunteer Program

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that Citizens Energy Group will return as the presenting sponsor of the 500 Festival Volunteer Program. Each…

April 14, 2017

Community, Events

Fairgoers to celebrate “Wonderful World of Food” at 2017 Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS -Indiana State Fair patrons may want to bring much bigger appetites to the annual event this summer after Fair officials today announced its 2017 theme, the “Wonderful World of Food.” We all love food. We grow it, sell it,…

April 12, 2017

Community, Events

Ivy Tech and IU Kokomo Job Fair will feature more than 125 employers

KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 125 north central Indiana employers are planning to participate in the spring Kokomo Area Job Fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. Indiana University…

April 12, 2017