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Community, Education

Landis Elementary Bicentennial Coloring Contest Winners

Congratulations to Landis Elementary’s winners of the Cass County Bicentennial Committee’s Color Contest: Chance Birnell, Emilia Rozzi, Giselle Ruiz, and Daniel Castro Salinas.

November 15, 2016

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region marks National Apprenticeship Week

KOKOMO, Ind. — Apprenticeships are a key component of Ivy Tech Community College’s mission to serve as Indiana’s engine of workforce development, a fact being recognized during the second annual celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. “Apprenticeship is an ‘earn and…

November 15, 2016

Community

CCCF honors Ridlens, awards 16 mini-grants

On Sunday, November 13, a crowd of over a hundred people gathered at Desserts First for the Cass County Community Foundation’s traditional “Thanks for Giving” celebration, a donor and volunteer recognition event. The highlight of the afternoon was the awarding…

November 14, 2016

Community, Government

Bender appointed to Logansport Utility Board

A former Logansport Stormwater Management Board member with a manufacturing background will serve as one of three mayoral appointees to the board that governs the city’s municipal utilities. Mark Bender was appointed today by Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to succeed…

November 14, 2016

Community

Light Up Logansport entry deadline is Nov. 15, 2016

Excitement is building for the return of the Light Up Logansport Parade at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 in downtown Logansport. Participation from the community is vital to the success of this event. The committee is issuing a…

November 14, 2016

Community

See seasonal changes in the sky at free IU Kokomo Observatory open house

KOKOMO, Ind. — Changes in seasons will be evident to stargazers at the Indiana University Kokomo Observatory’s free open house Sunday, November 13. “With fall passing in to winter, we will have the Andromeda galaxy and the color contrast double star…

November 13, 2016

Community

Governor Pence Directs Flags Be Lowered to Half-staff Statewide Saturday to Honor Hoosier Army Private Killed in Fort Hood Car Accident

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence directed flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff for Army Private and Avon native Dakota Stump after he was killed in a car accident in Ft. Hood, TX. Flags should be flown at half-staff…

November 11, 2016

Community, Education

Parents invited to Nov. 17 event to learn more about Ivy Tech

KOKOMO, Ind. — Registrations are being accepted for parents of area high school students interested in attending a Parent Night at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus. The event, set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the…

November 11, 2016

Community

Big ticket items highlight city’s November agenda

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. It has now been a full year since the 2015 municipal election ushered in a new group of leaders for Logansport. As…

November 11, 2016

Community

Veterans Day 2016

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11. Read the Presidential Proclamation here. CLOSINGS: The U.S. Postal Service, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Cass County Government Building will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. VETERANS…

November 10, 2016

Community, Government

Planner leaving for northeast Indiana directorship

Chris Gaumer, the assistant planning director and zoning administrator for the Logansport/Cass County Planning Department for the past six years, has accepted a head planning department position in the greater Fort Wayne area. Gaumer has been named the planning director…

November 9, 2016

Community

Ivy Tech Logansport Campus serving as fall College Goal Sunday site

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport Campus and 39 other sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The…

November 9, 2016

Community

2016 General Election Results – Cass County, Indiana

Unofficial vote totals from Cass County, Indiana on Nov. 8, 2016. VOTE CENTERS REPORTING: Early voting at Cass County Govt. Bldg, Royal Center, Walton, Twelve Mile, Senior Center, Fairgrounds, Logansport Mall, Galveston 14615 of 22,012 = 66.40% * Highest vote…

November 8, 2016

Community

2016 Voting Locations in Cass County, Indiana

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Cass County Clerk Beth Liming says postcards (above) were mailed to all Cass County residents’ mailing addresses on Sept. 7. You do not need to bring these with you to vote. The following information…

November 8, 2016

Community

Nominees accepted for firefighter, police officer of the year

November is a time for being thankful, and local and area residents who are grateful for the contributions public safety personnel make are encouraged to nominate someone for new city awards. Nominations are now open for the 2016 Police Officer…

November 7, 2016

Achievements, Community

Kinnear named Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Year

A name most associated with the City of Logansport not only in Indiana, but nationwide will receive a special Indiana Bicentennial honor from the city. Actor Greg Kinnear has been named by Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell as the Logansport Indiana…

November 7, 2016

Community

Postal Service Announces Holiday 2016 Mailing and Shipping Deadlines

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has announced the 2016 holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic and international destinations as customers begin to prepare for the busy shopping and shipping season. Customers are encouraged to ship early. To ensure…

November 7, 2016

Community, Education

Circle of Ivy making positive impact on Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region

KOKOMO, Ind. — Thanks to the generosity of three dozen women in a new organization called Circle of Ivy, students in Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region are getting $8,000 in new support. The money has been earmarked for three…

November 6, 2016

Community, Government

Logansport City Council president addresses annexation issue

Logansport City Council president Teresa Popejoy shared the following statement regarding a press release that Mayor Dave Kitchell issued Monday. “In light of the Mayor’s press release about proposed annexation and de-annexation, many residents of this community are concerned and…

November 5, 2016

Achievements, Community

Logansport-Cass County Chamber of Commerce presents 2016 awards

The 2016 recipients of the Logansport-Cass County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards were honored last night at the chamber’s annual dinner. Business Couple of the Year: Mark and Patricia Hammons of McDonald’s Business Woman of the Year: Michelle Dials of…

November 5, 2016