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Health department releases mobile pregnancy app

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has launched a new mobile application aimed at improving infant and maternal health in Indiana. The free app, called Liv, is making its debut during today’s Labor of Love infant mortality summit at…

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Health officials raise awareness of seldom-diagnosed ACOS

INDIANAPOLIS—November is National COPD Awareness Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is raising awareness of an often undiagnosed condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 37 percent of Hoosiers with asthma also…

Legislators say INDOT will not move forward with J-turn plans

STATEHOUSE – The Indiana Department of Transportation will not install J-turns at intersections along U.S. Highways 31 and 24 at this time, according to State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) and State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport). Specific intersections include U.S. Highway…

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Victim advocate named Citizen of the Week

A Logansport woman who pioneered a position in Cass County government is recognized this week with a special city honor. Mary Fox served as the victim advocate for the county court system. She recently retired from the position after 18…

United Way of Cass County hires new staff

United Way has two new faces on staff. Kailin Bauman is Director of Impact and Jim Price is Director of Development. According to Chris Armstrong, executive director of United Way, she is very excited to have them both on board…

IDHS Encourages All to Prepare for Winter

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging all Hoosiers to become more equipped during Winter Weather Preparedness Week, November 12-18. Here are several tips to be actively involved in Winter Weather Preparedness Week. For your home: Make sure homes…

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Playwright Williams Citizen of the Week

A Logansport High School product who recently wrote the script for the movie “So B. It” is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Garry Williams has been involved in the entertainment industry for many years, scoring a small role…

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DNR releases hunting and trapping guide in Spanish

Spanish speakers now can learn about the state’s hunting and trapping regulations in their primary language. The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife has released a six-page hunting and trapping guide in Spanish called “Caza y Captura Reglamento.” A recent…

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Need help navigating your medicare options?

Indianapolis – The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Indiana Department of Insurance and Administration on Community Living. SHIP is part of a federal network of State…