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Community, Education, Events

Public invited to behind-the-scenes tours of shared kitchen operations

With shared-use kitchens steadily gaining popularity, Purdue Extension has designed four tours to give attendees an inside look at 12 successful kitchens throughout the Midwest. Anyone involved in a project to develop or support a shared-use kitchen, and the entrepreneurs…

March 31, 2017

Community, Events

Ivy Tech and IU Kokomo Job Fair on April 12 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…

March 31, 2017

Community

Indiana has nation’s lowest unemployment rate for military veterans

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has the nation’s lowest unemployment rate for veterans, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Employment Situation of Veterans – 2016 report. The report found that just 1.8 percent of Hoosier veterans were unemployed on average…

March 30, 2017

Community

2017 Local Fundraisers in Cass County

Southside Fellowship Annual Easter Egg Fundraiser. Each chocolate covered egg is 1/4 pound and available in vanilla, chocolate, coconut, peanut butter, cherry, cherry nut, maple, and maple nut. They are available now through Easter for a donation of $2.00 per…

March 30, 2017

Community

Logansport Residents: Return your income survey

Your home may be one of 450 households who received a survey in the mail from the City of Logansport. If so, Mayor Kitchell is asking you to complete and return your survey. The Mayor’s Office has mailed 450 confidential…

March 29, 2017

Achievements, Community

Governor Holcomb Honors Businesses for Contributions to State’s Economy & Hoosier Workforce

INDIANAPOLIS – Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 34 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “Today, we honor Indiana businesses…

March 28, 2017

Community

Muehlhausen named ‘Citizen of the Week’

A former county prosecutor who is now on one of the three judicial benches in the county is the newest recipient of a local honor. The Honorable Jim Muehlhausen has been named “Citizen of the Week” by Mayor Dave Kitchell…

March 27, 2017

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary announces 2017 Board Members

Picture caption: Pictured are the 2017 executive officers for the Volunteer Auxiliary from left to right: John Rhodes – Treasurer, Ellen Brady – Vice-President, Deb Musall – Secretary, Patty Carter – President, and Bonnie Bowyer – Member at-Large. The Logansport…

March 26, 2017

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Mary Dykeman Guild announces 2017 Board Members

Pictured are the Mary Dykeman Guild members who will serve on the organization’s board in 2017. From left to right, beginning in the Front Row: Pat Rozzi, Barb Hanlon, Judy Williamson, and Bette Smith. Back Row – Lona Yeakley, Barb…

March 26, 2017

Community

Cell phone restrictions begin April 1 at Cass County Government Building

Beginning April 1, 2017 visitors to the Cass County Government Building will be required to leave their cell phones and tablets at the security desk. The county has lock boxes for the phones with individual keys for the owner of…

March 26, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary Honor Roll & Awards – 3rd Grading Period of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students: Perfect Attendance: Kindergarten – Koralyn Barber, Nakoah Clothier, Vera Deichman, Morgan Hiers, Connor Mannies, Adia Pe, Thadeus Schultz, Damian Skaggs, and Piper Underwood. 1st grade – Levi Briggs, Luis Esqueda, Johan Galvan, Alivia…

March 26, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Jump Rope for Heart 2017

Caston Elementary students took part in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart and raised $10,058 for the American Heart Association! The top four earners were (front row) Hadlie Coffing, $501, (back row) Cain Schanlaub, $1550, Carington Calisto $332…

March 24, 2017

Community, Events, Government

3rd House Sessions scheduled in Cass & surrounding counties

If you’re interested in hearing from our state legislators, check out these upcoming events in Cass and surrounding counties: 3/25: Legislative Breakfast in Kewanna (7:30-9:30 a.m.) 3/25: Third House Session in Peru (10-11:30 a.m.) 4/1: Third House Session in Delphi…

March 24, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll – 3rd 9 weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations the following Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year! All Stars Kindergarten: Zaleigh Butcher, Jael Cos Benitez, Isaiah Espinoza, Benjamin Gregory-Briseno, Karlos Hernandez, Hallie Latz, Courtney Muckenfuss, Zachary…

March 23, 2017

Community

PrimeSport, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Expand Partnership with Launch of Official IMS Ticket Exchange

INDIANAPOLIS- PrimeSport, the leader in providing direct access to the biggest sports and entertainment events, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today announced the launch of the Official Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Exchange. PrimeSport will host and manage the only official…

March 23, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Purdue Women in Engineering invite high school juniors to campus

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —Registration is open for a free engineering-focused program April 10 at Purdue geared toward high school juniors. “Juniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue” is sponsored by the Women in Engineering Program and is targeted specifically toward young women…

March 23, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech students to benefit from Logansport Campus scholarship fundraiser

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — The scholarship fund for Ivy Tech Community College students from Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski counties was boosted by more than $30,000 recently, thanks to the seventh For the Love of Education Valentine’s Ball sponsored by the College’s…

March 23, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Community College students named to All-Indiana Academic Team

INDIANAPOLIS – Thirty-eight students from Ivy Tech Community College were named to this year’s All-Indiana Community College Academic Team at an event on March 17. The event was held at Shreve Hall in the Corrine and Steve Ferguson Academic Building…

March 23, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport High School Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2016-2017 school year! 4.0 + 9th Grade: Cameron Adams, Beau Atkinson, Justine Brown, Alma Bueno, Andrew Cheng, Emilee Cripe, Elle Deardorff,…

March 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Galveston Elementary Honor Roll 3rd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Galveston Elementary students who made the 3rd quarter honor roll for the 2016-2017 school year! “A” Honor Roll 4th Grade: Brandon Boles, Eliana Cicalo, Jaylynn Elpers, Tanner Goltz, Riley Johnson, Nicholas Park, Sophie Ray, Olivia Reynolds,…

March 22, 2017