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What’s up in November?

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Skywatching Tips from NASA The link below shows a video of November 2021 skywatching highlights: Planets after sunset, a partial lunar eclipse, and the familiar stars of winter return. There…

Images of the day fitting for Halloween

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador, Pam Roller, on some images of the day shared by NASA. You can click each block to see more. Image Credit: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology Monsters in…

Groundbreaking held for new hotel in Logansport

A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning for the Home2Suites by Hilton located at 3924 E. Market Street in Logansport. The hotel will include a heated indoor pool, meeting room, outdoor patios with BBQ grill area, fitness center, free hot…

Extending the Panhandle Pathway

As winter approaches we hope that you were able to get out and enjoy the Panhandle Pathway this summer. The Friends of the Panhandle Pathway (a non-profit volunteer organization) has exciting news about the future of the trail. We are…

Pursuit ends with crop damage

On Thursday, October 8, 2021 at approximately 3:15 a.m., Cass County Deputy Michael Thomison observed a red Jeep disregard a stop sign at US 35 and SR 218. Deputy Thomison attempted to stop the Jeep for the traffic violation. The…

Home explosion near Twelve Mile critically injures one

On Friday, October 8, 2021 at approximately 9:54 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch was notified of an explosion in the area of County Road 600 East and County Road 800 North. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and…

Funeral arrangements for Sgt. Stanley DeWitt

On October 23, 2021, Sgt. Stanley DeWitt will be laid to rest near his parents and siblings in the Royal Center Cemetery – nearly 71 years after his death. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced last month that DeWitt,…

PBS to broadcast three Peanuts specials this holiday season

ARLINGTON, VA;— This holiday season, PBS will broadcast three Peanuts specials including “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The specials will air ad free on PBS and PBS KIDS, in addition…

Day of the Dead comes alive with new Forever stamps

EL PASO, TX — The U.S. Postal Service commemorates the Day of the Dead, an increasingly popular holiday in the United States, with the release of four new Forever stamps. A dedication ceremony for the stamps was held Sept. 30,…