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100th Running Host Committee encourages Hoosiers statewide to celebrate the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 with personalized events in local communities

INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers are invited to host their own celebrations in honor of the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. The Residential Engagement Committee, a sub-committee of the 100th Running Host Committee, is asking individuals…

March 31, 2016

Community

Personalized license plate program set to return

Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), announced today that the Personalized License Plate (PLP) program will return on Friday, April 1, 2016. “I am pleased that we are able to return this very popular program…

March 28, 2016

Community

Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay route unveiled

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb recently joined the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) to unveil the statewide route the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will travel this fall. The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will start in Corydon on September 9 and travel over 3,200…

March 28, 2016

Achievements, Community

Penny named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A Logansport woman who is no stranger to the NCAA Basketball Tournament is the recipient of a local honor. Jasmine Penny, who starred at Logansport High School and was named the school’s first African-American Indiana All-Star, has been named the…

March 28, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Sofronici named Cass County’s 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

A dream has come true for one Cass County student who will receive a full, four-year scholarship as the Cass County Community Foundation 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Sydney H. Sofronici will receive not only full tuition to the Indiana…

March 28, 2016

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes new nurse practitioners

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Lisa Jones, FNP-C, MSN, BSN, RN and Michelle Myers, MS, FNP-BC to the medical staff as part of the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. Lisa Jones will join the providers in LMPN Family Medicine,…

March 27, 2016

Community

Visitation, funeral services scheduled for Howard County Sheriff Deputy

The Howard County Sheriff’s Department has finalized the funeral procession to honor the life of Deputy Carl Koontz, killed in the line of duty March 20, 2016. Deputy Koontz was fatally wounded while attempting to serve a warrant in Russiaville,…

March 27, 2016

Community

Logansport City Council will consider repealing Clymers ordinance

A four-mile jurisdictional fringe for the Logansport Municipal Utilities that led to legal action involving the state regulatory commission may be repealed. Logansport City Council members will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to consider recommending a resolution that would repeal…

March 26, 2016

Community

CCCF announces end date for match incentive for growing endowment funds

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen today announced today that the Phase VI unique match incentive offered for existing and new endowment funds will expire on March 31, 2016. Crispen said, “We still have some matching funds available for…

March 24, 2016

Community, Government

Governor signs several bills into law

Governor Mike Pence today signed bipartisan legislation to combat drug abuse in Indiana. These bills were recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention, which was created on September 1, 2015 by Governor Pence and consists…

March 21, 2016

Community

Hoosiers Encouraged to Plan and Practice Storm Safety During Severe Weather Preparedness Week

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is urging Hoosiers to prepare ahead to protect themselves and their loved ones from dangerous storms during Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana, which is being observed March 20-26 2016. “Hoosiers are well aware…

March 20, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

21 students to compete in North Central Indiana Regional Spelling Bee

KOKOMO, Ind. – The public is invited to the Kokomo Event & Conference Center Tuesday, March 22, as 21 elementary and middle school students compete at the North Central Indiana Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo…

March 20, 2016

Community

Flags at half-staff to honor Howard County Sheriff’s Deputy

Updated info from Indiana State Police as of 4:34 p.m. Monday, March 21: Today the Marion County Coroner and Howard County Coroner offices provided preliminary autopsy information for the cause and manner of death of Howard County Deputy Carl Koontz…

March 20, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School 2015-2016 Honor Roll for 3rd 9 Weeks

Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Columbia Middle School! Grade 6 All A Lorena Alvarez, Brayan Escobedo, Guadalupe Figueroa, Arlene Frutos, Adrian Gorena, Kaden Hernandez, Ella…

March 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Pioneer 7th & 8th Grade Honor Roll for 3rd nine weeks of 2015-2016 school year

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School! ALL A HONOR ROLL 7th Grade: Olivia Brooke, Kynzie Bullock, Olivia…

March 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 2015-2016 3rd 9 Weeks Honor Roll

Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Caston Elementary School! All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Alexander Ault, Grayson Byrn, Ella Curtis, Adlai Gualtieri, Ean Gunter, Josiah…

March 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

State speech champion named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A Logansport High School junior has been named the latest and youngest recipient of a special city award. Jake Hoover, who recently was named the state speech champion in original oratory at Fishers High School, has been named a winner…

March 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary School 2015-2016 3rd 9 Weeks Honor Roll

Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Landis Elementary School! Kindergarten All Stars Daniela Abarca, Yuritzi Aguilera, Nathan Anaya-Mendez, Brayton Artrip, Alejandra Baltazar-Francisco, Madyson Baumgardner, Braeden Benish,…

March 17, 2016

Community

2016 Live United Day Project Proposals Sought

United Way of Cass County has scheduled Live United Day on September 16, 2016. Live United Day is a day of action when volunteers work in communities all over Cass County to help people, nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools. The…

March 17, 2016

Achievements, Community

Miami Correctional Facility employees honored

Bunker Hill, IN – Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) honored several correctional leaders with quarterly “Leadership Challenge Awards” recently. Those recognized were: Inspire a Shared Vision (Search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow, and improve) — Joseph Stetz,…

March 17, 2016