Category Community

Achievements, Community, Education

2017 Caston Spelling Bee Champs

Congratulations to Caston’s 2017 Spelling Bee Champs (left to right): Shayley Strasser, 4th Grade Champion; Madison Campbell, 6th Grade Champion & Overall Champion and Ryan Spin, 5th Grade Champion. Photo provided.

February 20, 2017

Achievements, Community

Workman named Logansport “Citizen of the Week”

One of the benefactors of Logansport’s Huston Park is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. David Workman and his family contributed funding for the work that made Logansport’s newest park possible. “His example for giving back to the community…

February 20, 2017

Community

“Involved For Life” Fund Seeks to Raise $20 Million To Stop the Closure of Saint Joseph’s College

RENSSELAER, Ind. – Responding to the overwhelming cry of St. Joseph’s College alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends, the Saint Joseph’s College Alumni Association Board of Directors launched a fund to stop the closing of the College and replace…

February 19, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Berries are 2017 NCC Champs

The 2017 Logansport Berries boys basketball team won the NCC Championship outright for the first time since 1934 with a 96-84 win over Indianapolis Tech on Friday, Feb. 17 in the Berry Bowl. The Berries were undefeated in the NCC.…

February 18, 2017

Community, Police/Fire

State Police warn of burglaries during funerals

Lowell-The Indiana State Police are warning people about a string of burglaries that have been occurring while mourners are away at funerals or memorials. There have been a number of burglaries this past year, especially in Newton, Jasper, Pulaski…

February 18, 2017

Community

‘Can you hear me?’ phone calls becoming more frequent

INDIANAPOLIS – The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Office of the Indiana Attorney General continues to receive complaints about phone calls from unknown numbers in which the caller asks, “Can you hear me?.” The calls come from scammers attempting…

February 17, 2017

Community

Higgins, Schmidt will serve on Housing Authority Board

A current member of the Logansport Housing Authority Board has been reappointed and a new member of the board has been appointed. Chad Higgins, who has served as board president, will serve another four-year term. His current term expires Feb.…

February 16, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Two Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students named Jack Kent Cooke semifinalists

KOKOMO, Ind. — Two students from Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region have been named as semifinalists to compete for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive scholarship will provide up to 60 low-income students with…

February 14, 2017

Community

Consumer alert from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General

INDIANAPOLIS – The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Office of the Indiana Attorney General on Feb. 10 was notified of an attempted W-2 phishing scam that targeted a central Indiana school corporation. A complainant notified the CPD that a…

February 14, 2017

Community

Food Finders Food Bank seeks partners to host summer feeding sites

Lafayette, IN – According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study, more than 2,080 children in Cass County are considered food insecure, meaning they lack reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Food Finders Food Bank,…

February 14, 2017

Achievements, Community

Reynolds named Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local resident who will become an American citizen this week is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Rosa Reynolds, a native of Mexico, will take the oath of citizenship Tuesday in Indianapolis. She attends The Bridge congregation in…

February 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Mayor proclaims ‘Championship Week’

The first North Central Conference championship for Logansport basketball in 40 years has spurred a proclamation. Mayor Dave Kitchell has proclaimed the week of Feb. 12 “Championship Week” in Logansport. He is asking all Logansport area businesses and industries with…

February 13, 2017

Community, Events, Government

Public Meetings – Feb. 13-16, 2017

A variety of topics will be addressed during public meetings this week in Logansport and Cass County. Each link has more details on the time and location of each meeting. UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, Feb. 13 Deer Creek Township Board Meeting…

February 13, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Parents invited to March 2 event in Logansport to learn more about Ivy Tech

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Parents of area high school seniors are invited to a Parent Night at Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport Campus to learn more about possibilities for their student’s life after high school. The session is planned for 6…

February 13, 2017

Community, Events

IUK’s February Observatory open house to feature Venus, Mars

KOKOMO, Ind. — Mars and Venus will steal the show at Indiana University Kokomo’s Observatory open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, February 12. Patrick Motl, associate professor of physics, will start the open house with a public talk…

February 12, 2017

Community

Registration open for Certified Professional Food Manager Course in Peru

KOKOMO, Ind. — Registration is open for the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) course being offered by Ivy Tech Community College March 14 and 16 at the Peru Instructional Site. Indiana Code 410-IAC7-22 requires mandatory certification of at least one…

February 12, 2017

Community, Government

Attorney General says W-2 phishing scams not exclusive to businesses

INDIANAPOLIS – In the wake of a W-2 phishing scam that successfully targeted two Indianapolis businesses, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers that school districts, hospitals and nonprofits – and even small business owners – are also at…

February 12, 2017

Community

Leader Dogs for the Blind and Midwest Eye Consultants Announce Partnership

ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH. — Midwest Eye Consultants, P.C. and Leader Dogs for the Blind have announced a new sponsorship agreement making Midwest Eye Consultants, P.C. an official corporate partner of Leader Dogs for the Blind. This agreement pairs Leader Dogs…

February 12, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes Feb. 2017 Student of the Month

Bailey Setser graduated midterm from Logansport High School in December of 2015 and was working part time in the banking industry. Bailey was ready to move on to the next chapter of her life and start working towards her college…

February 10, 2017

Community

Logansport residents asked to return income survey

Is your home one of 600 households who received a survey in the mail from the City of Logansport? If so, the Mayor’s Office is asking you to complete and return your survey. Logansport sent 600 confidential income surveys to…

February 10, 2017