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Bicentennial Coordinator says thanks

Cass County Communication Network welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns.  The following guest column was submitted by Cass County Bicentennial Coordinator Lisa Terry. “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless. ” ~Sherry Anderson…

USPS debuts first Halloween-themed stamps

ANOKA, MN — Let all ghosts and goblins beware. The U.S. Postal Service kicked off the 2016 Halloween celebration last week by issuing the Jack-o’-lanterns Forever Stamps at Anoka City Hall Plaza. Anoka is known as the “Halloween Capital of…

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13 Things to Know for Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

Here are a few things you might want to know today: EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Yesterday was a big day for educators in our community. The first Indiana Teacher of the Year from Logansport was announced. Congratulations to Jitka Nelson of Logansport…

North Central Indiana rolls out workforce grant

KOKOMO, Ind. – Industries from the North Central region of Indiana now have the opportunity to re-skill and up-skill their current employees with the help of a $250,000 federal grant. The North Central Indiana Regional Incumbent Worker Program focuses on…

State Superintendent visits Landis

After receptions honoring three Logansport educators, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz visited Landis Elementary where she met with visitors from China and toured the school’s classrooms, including a stop in the dual-immersion kindergarten class where children are learning…

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12 Things to Know for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016

Here are a few things you might want to know today: HALF-STAFF: Flags are at half-staff through sunset on Friday, Sept. 30 to honor the memory of former President and Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres. More info here. COMMUNITY GRANTS:…

Flags at half-staff through Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

Indianapolis – According to a presidential proclamation issued Monday evening, Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of former President and Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres. Flags should…

CCCF 2016 Grant Recipients

Cass County Community Foundation awards 2016 community grants

The Cass County Community Foundation held a press conference and reception to announce the recipients of the 2016 CCCF Community Grant Awards on September 28, 2016 at Boondockers. The crowd of attendees included representatives of the recipient organizations, as well…

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8 Things to Know on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016

Here’s a quick roundup of things you might want to know: CITY BUDGET 101: Tonight’s the night! Join us at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about how the state-mandated “circuit-breaker” property tax caps are affecting Logansport. Not sure what the…

Candidates “register” for ICAN election

This election is going to the dogs. Canine candidates arrived at Secretary Lawson’s office Tuesday to register to vote for the Indiana Canine Assistance Network “ICAN” election and to shake paws on this National Voter Registration Day. ICAN is holding…

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Facebook reminder helps increase online voter registrations

Today Secretary of State Connie Lawson reported a significant increase in online voter registration in Indiana following registration reminders posted statewide by Facebook. On Friday, September 23, Facebook launched a voter registration reminder across Indiana, and since then 30,000 Indiana…

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10 Things to Know on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016

Here’s a quick roundup of things you might want to know as you start your day: DETOUR ON 29: If you’re headed to or from Indianapolis on State Road 29, there’s a detour through mid-October just south of Logansport, in…

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