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Fire Deaths in Indiana Down 14% in 2015; Fire Marshal Praises Local Efforts

The state of Indiana has seen a decline in the number of deaths related to fires, a figure that dropped from 84 in 2014 down to 73 for 2015. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) Division of Fire and…

January 10, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

IUK School of Nursing inducts 50 students

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo recently inducted 50 new students into its prestigious School of Nursing. Dean Linda Wallace said the induction marks acceptance into the program, similar to the capping ceremonies held in years past, and demonstrates readiness for…

January 10, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Part-time students earn dean’s list honors at IU Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honors part-time students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for 2015. To qualify for the Dean’s List, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0…

January 10, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech places 5th at Fishers

The Logansport High School Speech Team placed 5th out of 22 teams with 400 entries in the small school division (fewer than 1600 enrolled students) at the Fishers Forensics Festival on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Individual honors went to: Radio:…

January 10, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Pioneer Jr. High School 1st Semester Honor Roll 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Pioneer Jr. High School students! ALL A HONOR ROLL 7th Grade: Olivia Brooke, Hailey Gotshall, Ezra Lewellen, Ron Moyer, Ethan Spencer, Mackenzie Walker 8th Grade: Bianca Chan, Michelle Grauel, Jacob Harrison, Jacquelyn Hill, Keaton Schroder AB…

January 8, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Caston Elementary School students! All As Honor Roll Grade 2: Alexander Ault, Avery Baldwin, Grayson Byrn, Torrie Crissinger, Ella Curtis, Adlai Gualtieri, Ean Gunter, Josiah Helt, Madyson Hisey, Kylee Logan, Savannah Moss, Jordan Parks, Brianna Rangel,…

January 8, 2016

Community, Government

Alcorn announces candidacy for Cass County Auditor

Cass County resident Cheryl Alcorn has announced her candidacy for Cass County Auditor. Alcorn is a life-long resident of Cass County, the daughter of Mike and Betty McManus. She has been married for 35 years to Ken Alcorn. They have…

January 6, 2016

Community, Government

Liming announces plans to seek another term as Cass County Clerk

Beth Liming is announcing that she wants to serve another four year term as the Cass County Clerk. “I have truly enjoyed serving as your County Clerk during my first term and look forward to serving another four year term.…

January 4, 2016

Community, Events, Government

United States Senate debate to be held January 16 in Kokomo

Howard County and Fourth Congressional District Republican Chairman Craig Dunn announced today that Howard County will conduct the first United States Senate debate between the Republican primary candidates on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., at the Pastariffic Restaurant,…

January 4, 2016

Community

2016 Miss Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant set for January 8-10, 2016

The 2016 Miss Indiana State Fair queen will be crowned Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The contestants are those selected at each county fair’s queen pageants the previous summer. The new Queen will reign for the…

January 3, 2016

Community, Government

Logansport’s new leaders sworn in

Dave Kitchell’s mayoral campaign was backed by “The Committee for a Logansport You’re Prouder to Call Home,” and at the inauguration ceremony where an entirely new slate of elected officials was sworn into office on January 1, 2016, Kitchell addressed…

January 1, 2016

Community

Our vision for 2016

A new year brings a fresh start in many respects. It’s a time to look back at what we did or didn’t accomplish, and a chance to look forward at what we’d like to accomplish. As part of our year-end…

January 1, 2016

Community

Postal Service previews new stamps for 2016

WASHINGTON —The Postal Service is providing a preview of its 2016 stamp program that is sure to attract the interest of fans of Sarah Vaughan, Star Trek, NASA’s New Horizons mission, Trucks, Shirley Temple, flowers, soda fountain fans and the…

January 1, 2016

Community

Sailors announces plans to seek third term as County Commissioner

Cass County Commissioner Jim Sailors announced today that he plans to seek a third term representing the 2nd district. Sailors, a Republican, said there are several projects in the works that he wants to see complete and expressed optimism about…

December 30, 2015

Community

Clark announces re-election bid for Cass County Surveyor

The Cass County Surveyor, Jenny Clark, announced today that she plans to seek a fifth term: “Today, I announce my intent to run for re-election to the Cass County Surveyor’s Office for my fifth term. I was appointed in April…

December 30, 2015

Community

Library program lets you “check-out” state parks

In 2016, Hoosiers can check out state parks by checking out an entrance pass from a public library. The State Park Centennial Annual Pass Library Check-out Program is a partnership between Indiana State Parks and the Indiana State Library to…

December 30, 2015

Community

C.A.R.E. files voluntary dismissal of motion to intervene

The attorney for the Citizens Alliance for Responsible Energy (C.A.R.E.) has filed a voluntary dismissal of the group’s motion to intervene through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. View a PDF of the CARE dismissal filed today by Jim Brugh.…

December 30, 2015

Community

Recycle, mulch or create backyard bird habitat with Christmas trees

As the holiday season comes to an end, consider recycling or repurposing your Christmas tree. According to Carrie Tauscher, DNR Division of Forestry’s Community and Urban Forest program director, options include taking the tree to a designated Christmas tree recycling…

December 29, 2015

Community, Government

Ide announces candidacy for Cass County Treasurer

Cass County Auditor Vaneen Ide issued the following statement today: “My term as Auditor will end in 2016. I have enjoyed serving the constituents of Cass County as your Auditor and will be seeking the office of Treasurer for 2017…

December 29, 2015

Achievements, Community, Nonprofits

New Director of Donor Relations and Resource Development joins United Way of Cass County

United Way of Cass County (UWCC) announced today that Chris Armstrong has joined the organization to grow the resource development, to build and maintain relationships, and to bring broad understanding of the United Way to the community. Chris Armstrong comes…

December 28, 2015