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The Cass County Historical Society has been awarded an Operating Support Grant of $5,000 from Indiana Humanities with funds from the American Rescue Plan. The historical society is one of 59 organizations across the state to receive operating support funds,…

“Felix and Fidos”, a student driven fund raiser to benefit the Cass County Humane Society, will be held December 3rd and 4th at the LHS Berry Bowl entry doors during the Logansport Savings Bank Basketball Tournament games. Students from all…

In 2021, people in the Indiana Region and across the country faced great emergency needs as the ongoing pandemic exacerbated the challenges related to severe disasters, blood shortages and global conflict. “Our most vulnerable neighbors are facing unique and pressing…

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging residents along state roads and U.S. highways to prepare their mailboxes prior to the start of winter weather. Snow and ice removal is INDOT’s top priority during winter months. While the agency’s…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced that its Be Well Crisis Helpline has surpassed 25,000 calls, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to provide Hoosiers with free, confidential mental health counseling and resources. The support…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today applications will be accepted through January 28, 2022, for the 2022–2023 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in…

Hoosiers can still donate needed items to Afghan evacuees at Camp Atterbury at eight locations across the state. Several Indiana National Guard armories serve as collection sites for new, donated items for Operation Allies Welcome. The locations have changed in…

Wednesday, troopers working from the Indiana State Police Peru Post conducted a saturation patrol targeting aggressive and impaired drivers in Miami, Wabash, Cass, Fulton, Grant, and Howard Counties. During the patrol, officers concentrated their enforcement efforts on the heavily traveled…

Water will be shut-off to approximately 60 sixty homes on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Repairs are being made to a water main. The project will begin at 9:00 a.m. and should not last longer than two hours. Customers on West…

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers seeking to learn about where to receive the monoclonal antibodies that have been used to prevent progression of COVID-19 disease can contact 211 for information. Callers to 211 will be connected to Crush COVID, a support center managed…

The 2021 Richard Cassidy Jr. “Thanks for Giving” Award was presented to Jason Mitchell at the Cass County Community Foundation’s “Thanks For Giving” celebration in honor of his outstanding contributions to Emmaus Mission, community volunteerism, and the most vulnerable citizens…

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health has partnered with Purdue University on a new initiative that aims to ensure Hoosiers have better access to the resources they need to improve their health. The two-year Indiana Healthy Opportunities for People Everywhere…

Pictured above (left to right) is CEO of Gleaners food bank John Elliott, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, Indiana State Poultry Association President Becky Joniskan and ISDA Director Bruce Kettler. Today, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Suzanne…

KOKOMO, Ind. – Members of Ivy Tech Community College’s Circle of Ivy from around the state gathered virtually last week to celebrate their work in support of students at the College’s 19 campuses. Organizers announced that, statewide, the more than…

Peru, IN. — Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 48.3 million people will be taking to the roads for the holiday. This is an eight percent increase from 2020. Unfortunately,…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) has received a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA awarded $314 million in grants to 34 states and the District of Columbia to revitalize travel, tourism and…

Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued an expanded version of his office’s Parents’ Bill of Rights that contains, among other new information, a fresh section on parents’ rights involving medical decisions for their children. Labeled Parents’ Bill of Rights 2.0,…