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Achievements, Community

Logan’s Landing receives 2017 National Main Street Accreditation

Logan’s Landing has once again been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list…

June 16, 2017

Community

Mount Hope Cemetery paving scheduled for June 17, 2017

There will be paving at Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the north end of the cemetery. Entrances affected will be St. Joseph Street from Logan Way to Grant Street. Intersections include Grant Street &…

June 15, 2017

Community

State Fire Marshal, IDHS Urge Safety to Avoid Fireworks-related Injuries

Every year, more firework-related injuries are reported on or around Independence Day than any other time of the year. In 2016, 71.7 percent of all reported fireworks-related injuries in Indiana occurred from July 1–7. “Fireworks are not toys,” said State…

June 14, 2017

Community, Education, State

Ivy Tech Community College announces new organizational structure

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College has announced a new organizational structure focused on better serving its students and the state, by aligning with community needs at the campus level, and empowering the campuses to be responsive and agile…

June 14, 2017

Community, State

3rd wave of 2017 Indiana State Fair concerts announced

Indianapolis, IN – Today details were announced for six more concert events 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…

June 13, 2017

Achievements, Community

Van Vleet selected ‘Citizen of the Week’

A north side woman who sought a place for local young people to skateboard is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Margaret Van Vleet has been named the Logansport Citizen of the Week for her efforts to support…

June 12, 2017

Community, State

State Fire Marshal: Only Buy Fireworks from Authorized Sellers

With Independence Day celebrations approaching, the Indiana State Fire Marshal is reminding Hoosiers about the safe and legal ways to buy fireworks. “Safety should be the first consideration for anyone planning to use fireworks, and that starts with only buying…

June 12, 2017

Community, State

Governor Holcomb Announces Schedule for Trade Mission to Europe

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will depart for Europe today on his first international jobs mission as Governor, visiting Hungary and France to attract jobs and investment to Indiana. The Governor’s schedule for the trip, along with members of the…

June 12, 2017

Community, Government

Lowry appointed to airport authority; Wilkinson appointed to Logansport Municipal Building Corp.

Logansport city appointees will be taking on new responsibilities at the end of this month. Mark Lowry, 32, a Logansport insurance agent, will begin serving a four-year term on the Logansport/Cass County Aviation Authority Board. He succeeds Tad Wilkinson who…

June 9, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School – 4th Quarter & 2nd Semester Honor Rolls for 2016-2017

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School students! 7th Grade High Honor Roll – 4th Quarter Gannon Davis, Isaiah Humiston, Preston McCabe, Kade Mennen, Makayla Merrill, Aleya Mygrant, Ashleigh Parks, Hannah Plauschin, Jacquelyn Swanson, Kaylie Williams 7th…

June 9, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes June 2017 Student of the Month

Alisha Boyd is the June 2017 Trine University Student of the Month. Taking on a double major, Alisha is majoring in Criminal Justice as well as Psychology. Alisha transferred from Ivy Tech Community College after completing her associate degree in…

June 9, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo student one of 20 named to national academic team

KOKOMO, Ind. – Trisha Norfleet, a recent graduate of Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus, is one of 20 two-year college students who have been named to the All-USA Community College Academic Team. The students, recently honored for their outstanding…

June 8, 2017

Community, Events, State

New Subaru Skyride attraction to debut at 2017 Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS – Visitors to this year’s Indiana State Fair will get the chance to see the sights from high above the fairgrounds with the addition of the NEW Subaru Skyride. The Subaru Skyride is an amusement ride operated by North…

June 8, 2017

Community, Events

Registration Opens for Second Annual 500 Festival mini-mini at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500® Mile Race, today announces registration is open for the second running of the 500 Festival mini-mini, a timed…

June 7, 2017

Community

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