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NASA Targets Sept. 3 for Next Artemis I Moon Mission Launch Attempt

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the ground systems at Kennedy Space…

August 31, 2022

Community, Events

Registration forms available for 2022 Light Up Logansport Parade

Information about the 2022 Light Up Logansport Parade has been posted on the event’s Facebook page. For those wanting to participate in the parade this year, the entry forms are ready. You can print them from the Facebook page or…

August 31, 2022

Community, Press Release

Scooter’s Coffee opens first location in Logansport, IN

Logansport, IN – Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 3225 East Market Street in Logansport, Indiana. To celebrate, the drive-thru location will be hosting a Grand Opening…

August 31, 2022

Community, Events

Live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for August 31-Sept. 5, 2022

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for August 31-Sept. 5, 2022. Check back for more shows as venues/musicians reply to his inquiries. WED 31stBonus Pints – Trivia – 7pNeighborhood…

August 31, 2022

Community, Government

Slusher named new Cass County treasurer

Daphne Slusher will begin serving as Cass County treasurer on September 1, 2022. Slusher says she was unanimously selected by precinct committeemen during a caucus at Cass County Republican headquarters on Monday, August 22. Slusher will serve the remainder of…

August 30, 2022

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Area responders participate in fire instructor certification training

LOGANSPORT, IN – Saturday was the culmination of a month long training for 13 responders from seven different area public safety agencies. Current certified fire instructors have been working to obtain a Fire Instructor II Certification thru training hosted at…

August 28, 2022

Community, Government, Press Release, State

State Sen. Stacey Donato to vice chair child services study committee in preparation for 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) will serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Child Services and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2023 legislative session. Donato’s other assignments include the following:…

August 25, 2022

Community, Education, Press Release

Indiana University Kokomo agreement with Pondicherry University provides international opportunities

KOKOMO, Ind. —Indiana University Kokomo expanded its international opportunities for students and faculty, with a new agreement signed with a university in India. Chancellor Mark Canada and Dean Chittibabu Govindarajulu of the School of Business, signed a memorandum of understanding…

August 25, 2022

Community, Education, Events, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets Tuesday@theTech with Information Technology focus on August 30, 2022

KOKOMO, Ind. – Information Technology fields will be in focus at the next Tuesday@theTech open house at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Aug. 30 and IT Professor Robyn Schmidt says that means an opportunity to look at the quality of…

August 25, 2022

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo alumnus putting IT education to work at Guardian Angel Hospice

KOKOMO, Ind. – Before he’d even completed his associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, Antonio Viera had moved into the full-time role of manager of Information Technology at Guardian Angel Hospice. With offices in Kokomo, Lafayette, Logansport and…

August 25, 2022

Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

National Preparedness Month: Red Cross urges everyone to get ready now for emergencies

People everywhere are feeling the impacts of climate change with more frequent and intense weather events threatening our communities. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross – Indiana Region urges everyone to get ready for these emergencies…

August 25, 2022

Community, Health, Nonprofits, Press Release

4C Health expanding Mobile Crisis Teams to Howard, Tipton and White Counties

Four County (soon to be 4C Health) was recently selected of as 1 of 4 organizations to pilot Mobile Crisis in the State of Indiana. Recently, the national 9-8-8 crisis call number went live. Mobile crisis is viewed as an…

August 25, 2022

Community, Nonprofits

Cass County Community Foundation issues $20,000 emergency grant to Emmaus Food Pantry

On Wednesday, August 24, Cass County Community Foundation President & CEO Deanna Crispen announced that the Foundation would provide $20,000 in an emergency grant to the local Emmaus Food pantry to aid the local organization in their continuing work providing…

August 25, 2022

Community

Live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for August 24-28, 2022

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for August 24-28, 2022. LOGANSPORTWED 24thBonus Pints – Trivia – 7pNeighborhood – Western Wednesday – 7:30pTHUR – 25thBonus Pints – Juice Falls &…

August 24, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General warns consumers of rise in crypto-related real estate scams

Attorney General Todd Rokita recommends that Hoosiers proceed with caution when using cryptocurrency in any transaction involving the sale or lease of real estate. “Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular due to its ease of use and other factors,” Attorney General…

August 24, 2022

Community, Education, Press Release

New students welcomed into Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) welcomed 68 students into the nursing profession, at its traditional induction ceremony in Havens Auditorium. The incoming class includes 51 students in the four-year Bachelor…

August 23, 2022

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech’s Mike and Kelly Karickhoff honored as ‘Distinguished Citizens’

KOKOMO, Ind. – Mike and Kelly Karickhoff, longtime leaders in Kokomo and Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, were honored recently with the Distinguished Citizens Award presented by the Sagamore Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Mike also received the…

August 23, 2022

Community, Education, Press Release

Fall semester 2022 begins at Ivy Tech Community College

KOKOMO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College is kicking off its fall semester today with the beginning of the first eight-week term. At Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area, where enrollment is up about 5 percent over last year, Interim Chancellor…

August 22, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

Cass County farms recognized with Hoosier Homestead awards

STATEHOUSE – Longstanding Cass County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to local legislators. The Binney Farm, in operation since 1921, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award, and the…

August 21, 2022

Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

Volunteer for LIVE UNITED® Day on Friday, September 9, 2022

United Way of Cass County is celebrating our 85th year of helping the community. Come help us celebrate by giving back! We are looking for volunteers for our annual LIVE UNITED® Day on Friday, September 9, 2022. This one Day…

August 18, 2022