Category Community

Achievements, Community, Police/Fire

Cass County native promoted to ISP Zone Major

Indianapolis – Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the promotion of Captain Ed Schroder to the rank of major. In his new assignment, Schroder will serve as the north zone commander for the Indiana State Police. The north…

March 5, 2017

Community, Education

Vocalists invited to audition for IU Kokomo music scholarships

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo invites high school seniors to audition for its music scholarships, available to selected students participating in the Cougar Choir. This is the second year the campus has awarded scholarships for choir, and Wendy Grice,…

March 4, 2017

Community, Education

Deadline nearing for 2017-18 accelerated degree program at Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Applications are still being accepted for admission into the 2017-18 Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region. This will be the third year for the program, which provides select Ivy Tech students with…

March 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education, Government

Rep. Friend welcomes student pages to the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Alyssa Bell, from Peru, attends Maconaquah High School; Kamon Blong, from Peru, attends Peru Jr. High School; Carson Miller, from Logansport, attends Pioneer High…

March 3, 2017

Community, Police/Fire

Logansport Police seize heroin believed to be laced with fentanyl

Logansport Police say a tip about suspicious activity led to the arrest of five Pennsylvania residents yesterday at a Logansport motel. According to a news release, the tip advised that occupants staying at the motel had been receiving expedited and…

March 3, 2017

Community, Police/Fire

Arrests made in armed robbery of Logansport gas station

Logansport Police obtained warrants this week for four individuals allegedly involved in the Jan. 31 armed robbery of the Speedway gas station at 2875 E. Market St. in Logansport. In a news release issued today, the Logansport Police Department says…

March 3, 2017

Community

DNR offers spring camping discount through promo code

An offer from Indiana State Parks makes weeknight camping more affordable this spring. Those who book a new campsite reservation for one or more consecutive weeknights (Sundays through Wednesdays) between April 16 and May 24 will receive 25 percent off…

March 2, 2017

Community, Police/Fire

Indiana State Police kick off 2017 March Enforcement Campaign on Dangerous & Impaired Driving

The Indiana State Police announced today they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 3 through March 26, 2017, officers across the…

March 1, 2017

Community

Invasive Species Awareness Week and ALB

Gov. Eric Holcomb has proclaimed this week, Feb. 27-March 3, as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Indiana, an important reminder for Hoosiers to watch for potentially devastating pests. There are several invasive species causing significant damage to Indiana’s natural resources,…

March 1, 2017

Community

Get fit at State Parks and celebrate 50 years of Nature Preserves

Get fit at the most beautiful fitness centers in the state for a chance to win prizes. Indiana State Parks will again offer the popular annual Fitness Challenge. The challenge encourages visitors to walk, run, bike, paddle or swim at…

March 1, 2017

Community, Government

Head: Bill to Reform E-Liquid Manufacturing Passes Senate

Head: Bill to Reform E-Liquid Manufacturing Passes Senate STATEHOUSE – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would reform the regulations for e-liquid manufacturers passed the Senate Tuesday by a vote of 49-1. E-liquids are the fluids…

March 1, 2017

Indiana State Representative Heath VanNatter

Community, Government

House passes legislation assisting officers injured in the line of duty

STATEHOUSE — The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Monday that would extend disability benefits to officers severely injured in the line of duty, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). House Bill 1617 would expand the 1977…

March 1, 2017

Community, Events

Fruit growers program valuable for beginners, experts

Logansport — Purdue Extension will take growers through “New Adventures in Backyard Fruit Production” in a series that offers opportunities to learn about modern fruit production practices. The school will take place from 2-4 p.m. EST on March 3, 10,…

March 1, 2017

Community

HCI forum report now available online

A report on the Logansport Hometown Collaboration Initiative’s community forum is now available on the Logansport HCI website at www.indianahci.org The forum was held Jan. 24, 2017 in the Logansport High School cafeteria. About 100 community members participated. The purpose…

March 1, 2017

Community

CR 400 S in Clymers closed to traffic on or after March 1, 2017

Cass County Road 400 South, from old SR 25 to just east of 400W, will close to traffic on or after March 1, 2017. This closure in Clymers will include both intersections of 400W with 400S, eliminating 400W as a…

March 1, 2017

Community

GSNI-M reaches goal of 1 million boxes sold

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana is thrilled to announce that they have reached their goal of 1 million boxes of cookies sold! You still have time to pick up a few more boxes of your favorite Girl Scout cookie varieties,…

February 27, 2017

Achievements, Community

Rhodes named Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local retiree who recently led efforts to raise money for local Ivy Tech scholarships at the Logansport campus is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Nancy Rhodes spearheaded the annual “For the Love of Education” fund-raiser on Valentine’s…

February 27, 2017

Community, Government

Friend’s bills on cannabidiol oil, jail funding pass out of House of Representatives

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Bill Friend’s (R-Macy) legislation to allow the use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for severe epilepsy passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives Tuesday with a vote of 98-0. House Bill 1148 would allow a person…

February 26, 2017

Community, Government

Task Force’s Work to Curb Substance Abuse and Suicide Culminates in Passage of Senate Bills

STATEHOUSE – Several measures authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that resulted from the recommendations of the Substance Abuse and Child Safety Task Force, which is a subcommittee of the Commission on Improving the Status of Children, passed the…

February 26, 2017

Community, Events

Civic Players holding auditions for “Mame” on March 3-5, 2017

Civic Players of Logansport is pleased to announce auditions for this year’s musical extravaganza, Mame. Set in the roaring 20s through World War II, Mame is an endearing story of vibrant livelihood, family ties, and being true to one’s self.…

February 26, 2017