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Community, Events

500 Festival Announces Celebrity and VIP Lineup for the 60th IPL 500 Festival Parade

INDIANAPOLIS – Movie stars, TV stars, musicians, athletes, Hoosier heroes and racing legends will take to the streets of downtown Indianapolis for the 60th IPL 500 Festival Parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 28. Inspirational teen and philanthropist, Emma Stumpf, will serve…

May 19, 2016

Community, Education

Indiana Homeland Security Foundation Accepting Applications for Scholarship Program

The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation is now accepting applications for the Secure Indiana Scholarship Program. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2016. Thirteen scholarships are available to reward Hoosiers who volunteer with public safety organizations. Scholarships are funded through…

May 19, 2016

Community, Education

Ivy Tech to offer training for driver education instructors

KOKOMO, Ind. — On June 6, Ivy Tech Corporate College in Kokomo will begin the first of three three-credit courses required to become a licensed driver education instructor in the state of Indiana. The courses were developed with and under…

May 19, 2016

Community, Education

Ivy Tech to offer Certified Professional Food Manager Course in Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering an instructor-led training course June 6 and 8 to prepare students to take the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) certification exam. The class will meet at the College’s building at 1701…

May 18, 2016

Community, Events

Fans encouraged to arrive early for full 100th Running experience

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Motor Speedway fans are encouraged to arrive earlier than in previous years for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. A whole morning of thrills and entertainment is planned for ticket holders…

May 18, 2016

Community, Events

Borg-Warner Trophy ‘March’ set for epic race morning

INDIANAPOLIS- The Borg-Warner Trophy will make an epic “March to the Yard of Bricks” before the 100th Running of the Indy 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Starting in the early morning, the iconic Trophy will travel from the Indianapolis…

May 18, 2016

Community

Hoosier voters to receive postcard with election information in the mail

Hoosier voters are beginning to receive postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s office. The card reminds Hoosiers that Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2016 and to visit www.indianavoters.com for election information. The office is mailing these…

May 18, 2016

Community, Health

New WIC Income Guidelines Benefit Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS—More Indiana families may be eligible for nutrition benefits through the Women, Infants and Children program under revised federal poverty guidelines for 2016. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and managed by the…

May 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech names Dr. Sue Ellspermann as Community College’s next president

INDIANAPOLIS—The State Board of Trustees of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana has appointed Dr. Sue Ellspermann as the next president of the state’s Community College system. With more than 30 years of experience in higher education, economic and workforce…

May 18, 2016

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets welding, manufacturing tech courses for Summer 2016

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering training opportunities in welding and advanced manufacturing this summer, courses that will prepare students for good-paying, in-demand skilled industrial jobs in north central Indiana. Certified Production Technician The MSSC Certified Production…

May 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS names 2016 Hall of Distinction Inductee

The 2016 Logansport High School Hall of Distinction Inductee is 1961 graduate, Dr. Bruce R. Baker. We look forward to recognizing Dr. Baker as our inductee to the Hall of Distinction at the 145th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 5,…

May 17, 2016

Community

Silver alert issued for Logansport man

The Logansport Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Logansport, IN located 75 miles North of Indianapolis, Indiana. Carl Current is a 51 year old white male, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue…

May 17, 2016

Community, Events

Indiana State Fair announces four more concerts for 2016

Indianapolis – Today the fourth wave of 17 days of concerts was announced that will be part of the Free Stage lineup at the 2016 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August 5-21. Each night of the Fair features…

May 17, 2016

Community, Events

CCCF announces applications available for “Back Home Again In Indiana” Scholarship

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen today announced that applications are now available for the “Back Home Again In Indiana” scholarship. This $500-$1000 scholarship is open only to Cass County’s non-traditional students, such as those who are entering or…

May 16, 2016

Achievements, Community

Milan latest ‘Bicentennial Citizen’ recipient

A Logansport woman who is among many volunteers that can be credited for making Indiana Special Olympians state champions is this week’s Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week. Cinda Milan has been one of the main cogs in the local…

May 16, 2016

Columns, Community

Exchange student thanks community for experience

Dear Community of Logansport, I’m Nik the German foreign exchange student this year from Youth for Understanding. This is an open thank you letter to the people of Logansport, IN. A lot of people asked me when I came here…

May 16, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

Cass County Resource Network Provides Midterm Updates on Community’s Aspirations

Cass County residents told United Way what they really want for our community and the Cass County Resource Network (CCRN) is working to make it happen! The mission of CCRN is to serve the community through the effective use of…

May 16, 2016

Community

GET TO KNOW: Dun-Rite Auto Repair

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 tell…

May 15, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Southeastern educator named Teacher of the Year

A fourth grade teacher at Galveston Elementary is the 2016-2017 Indiana Small and Rural School’s Association’s Rural Teacher of the Year last week. Brenda Bowman was honored last week at a surprise convocation. “My principal, Barrett Bates, submitted my application,”…

May 15, 2016

Community

Flags at half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

In accordance with a presidential proclamation, Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May…

May 15, 2016