The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise– and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged…
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today awarded 101 Indiana companies and organizations with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “I’m honored to…
STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2022 legislative session. Donato’s assignments include the following: Interim Study Committee on Child Services; Governor’s Commission on Supplier Diversity; Commission…
There is a report of electric poles down due to a crash on Highway 35 in front of Maple Lane Village. Crews are headed to the scene, outages have been reported. Do not go near downed power lines. Report outages…
Drivers should use caution or seek an alternative route on High street from Spencer Park to Mall road. Travelers will experience stopped traffic for extended periods of time with the road reduced to one lane, as the water department performs…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced six communities that will be piloting updates to the agency’s Clean Community Challenge. The Clean Community Challenge is a voluntary program that recognizes and assists Indiana cities or towns that take…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced today the availability of a new online tool to help families who normally aren’t required to file an income tax return to register quickly for the…
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 140 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 749,532 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…
Congratulations to the following students from Pioneer Junior-Senior High School who made the honor roll for the 4th grading period of the 2020-2021 school year! 6th Grade AB Honor Roll: Michael Norman Kwiek, Gaven Ledger Reno, Clyde Anthony Wilson 7th…
Anglers can find fish habitat structure locations and more on DNR’s new interactive reservoir habitat map. Habitat structure, such as bundles of Christmas trees, rock piles and wooden platforms, improves aquatic habitat for fish by creating areas for cover, nesting,…
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation recently increased compensation entry level pay for skilled trades positions throughout the agency. The new starting pay for entry level positions will be $20.00 per hour with a valid CDL and $19.00 per…
Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller! June 14 of each year is celebrated as Flag Day in the U.S. According to the Library of Congress’s online site, “on May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a…
LMU reported at 6:40 p.m. on June 14, 2021 that a tree has fallen on a three phase power line on 24 West at 600 West. There are power outages from France Park to 800 West. About 200 customers are…
Photo from Dr. Chuck Grable @chuckgrable The Pioneer Lady Panthers softball team won the IHSAA Class 2A State Championship on June 12, 2021 with a 4-2 win over Sullivan. Pioneer’s Hailey Gotshall was named the Class 2A Softball Mental Attitude…
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 336 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 749,097 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel…
The Cass County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors welcomes Anchal (Angie) Lalla as the new Executive Director. Her first official day in this role will be Monday, June 14. The Cass County Visitors Bureau Executive Director is responsible for carrying…
Here’s an update from Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller A partial solar eclipse is seen as the Sun rises behind the United States Capitol Building, Thursday, June 10, 2021, as seen from Arlington, Virginia. The annular or “ring of fire”…
Tyson Foods, Inc. in Logansport has announced that their $5,000 sign on bonus has been extended for those who apply by July 15, 2021. The company says with its night premium and attendance incentive, it is also offering starting pay…
Effective July 1, 2021, schools will no longer issue work permits for minor employees (under age 18). Instead, employers who employ five or more minor employees will now be responsible for tracking and reporting minor-employee information via the state’s Youth…
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 314 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 748,654 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…
