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Community

Logan’s Landing announces registration for fall and winter events

Registration is underway for Logan’s Landing’s annual Scarecrow Row Competition, Downtown Spooktacular and Downtown Christmas Open House.

September 26, 2016

Community, Education

Trine, Ivy Tech holding events this week for ITT students

[column size=”one-half”] Trine event Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Logansport Trine University will host an all day event on Sept. 27, 2016, for former ITT Technical Institute students at its eight education centers across Indiana and Michigan. The event will take…

September 26, 2016

Community

Candidates for president, vice president, U.S. Senate and Indiana governor to debate

The following information regarding the 2016 debates by candidates for U.S. Senate, Indiana Governor and President and Vice President of the United States has been compiled from press releases from the Commission on Presidential Debates and the Indiana Debate Commission…

September 26, 2016

Community

Postal service urges voters to mail ballots early, publishes military vote by mail dates

[column size=”two-third”] WASHINGTON — Millions of ballots are expected to be mailed during the election season this fall, and the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging voters to mail early. With voting beginning in some states in September and continuing through…

September 25, 2016

Community, Government

City public Q&A session Wednesday at the State Theater

Mayor Dave Kitchell today encouraged Logansport residents to attend a free forum on the city’s finances. (More info here.) The forum, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at the State Theater, will feature Eric Walsh…

September 23, 2016

Community

State Road 29 bridge closure, south of Logansport, for resurfacing through mid-October

CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting drivers to the closure of the State Road 29 bridge over Little Rock Creek, between CR E 925 N and CR E 900 N, south of Logansport, Monday,…

September 22, 2016

Community

Former Congressman Lee Hamilton to discuss election at IU Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — A former Indiana Congressman, who served with U.S. presidents from Lyndon B. Johnson to Bill Clinton, will discuss the 2016 presidential election at Indiana University Kokomo. Lee Hamilton, who represented Indiana’s 9th district in the U.S. House of…

September 22, 2016

Community, Education

Caston students help those in need

Caston students and staff collected over 700 toiletry items to be delivered to The Emmaus Mission Center, Salvation Army, and United Ministries as part of Live United Day. Pictured are 6th grade Student Council members, Abby Ellis, Kinzie Mollenkopf, Landon…

September 22, 2016

Community

Free admission to Indiana State Parks on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24

Admission to Indiana’s state park properties and state forest recreation areas where entrance fees are charged will be free on Sept. 24 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort…

September 22, 2016

Community

Indiana FSSA launches innovative new website to help families find quality child care

Yesterday, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced a major step forward in providing a new, online tool to assist families in finding child care and early education providers for their children throughout the state. ChildCareFinder.IN.gov, one of…

September 21, 2016

Community, Education

‘Return 2 Learn’ event offers guidance for adults ready to continue their education

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College and Trine University are sponsoring a “Return 2 Learn” event Monday, Sept. 26. The event is aimed at encouraging area residents to continue their education, no matter where they are in their pursuit,…

September 20, 2016

Community

Community encouraged to attend free diversity training at IU Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Learn more about successfully living and working in a global society, with a free diversity series at Indiana University Kokomo. The six-session Agency Action Advocacy (AAA) Diversity Training Series kicks off Monday, September 19, with author Chris Crass,…

September 19, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech celebrating National Manufacturing Day with open house

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will welcome area high school students as well as community members to open houses at its School of Technology facilities in Kokomo and Logansport Oct. 7 in celebration of MFG DAY…

September 18, 2016

Community, Events

CCCF to announce 2016 grant award recipients

The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation press conference and reception on Wednesday September 28 at 4:30 p.m. at Boondockers to announce the recipients of CCCF’s 2016 competitive community grants. CCCF Board Chair, Paul Kroeger and Grants…

September 18, 2016

Community

Indiana State Museum seeks photos for Veterans Day exhibit

‘Heroes from the Heartland’ on view November 1 through November 11 INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s veterans and active military personnel will be honored this fall at the Indiana State Museum in Heroes from the Heartland, a special exhibition on view November…

September 16, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Galveston Elementary students help neighbors after tornadoes

Galveston Elementary’s school supply collection called “Cardinals in the Garden” was delivered to the students at Garden Square on September 6, 2016. We are so proud of our students. We were blessed that the tornadoes did little damage in our…

September 16, 2016

Community, Government

Fraudulent voter registration applications identified in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – This week, Secretary of State Connie Lawson issued a warning to Hoosier voters to be vigilant and to check their voter registrations to ensure they are accurate. A group by the name of the Indiana Voter Registration Project…

September 16, 2016

Community, Events

Registration Opens for the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that registration has opened for the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon – the greatest spectacle in running. Set…

September 15, 2016

Community

GET TO KNOW: United Way of Cass County

We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All you have to do is use…

September 15, 2016

Community

Get #ReadyToVote! September is National Voter Registration Month

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding eligible voters that September 2016 is National Voter Registration Month. Hoosiers who need to register should do so today at Indianavoters.com or on a smart phone using the Indiana Voters…

September 15, 2016