INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College is hosting Express Enrollment week, January 2 through January 6, for prospective students at nearly 30 locations across the state. During Express Enrollment week, students can visit a participating location to receive assistance from an…
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today sent a message to state employees authorizing performance-based increases following the completion of performance evaluations in January 2018. Employees who meet expectations will receive a 2 percent raise; employees who exceed expectations will…
With the potential for snow accumulation this weekend in Indiana, followed by continued extreme cold, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging Hoosiers to be prepared Cold Weather Precautions Bitter cold will be staying in the state for the…
Applications for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program are still available to commercial business or property owners within the Logan’s Landing district. The program offers 50% matching funding of up to $5,000 per property for eligible improvements. Activities eligible for…
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Terry J. Stigdon, RN, MSN will be Indiana’s next director at the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and that he has requested a complete assessment of the department. Stigdon is…
UPDATED DEC. 29, 2017 First Day hikes still a go on Jan. 1 It’s “game on” for the First Day events being held on Jan. 1 at each of 32 Indiana State Park properties, despite the frigid weather. But there…
A Logansport man who has been involved in securing a $38.9 million grant for economic development in a 10-county region that includes Logansport has been accorded a city honor. Todd Miller has been named Citizen of the Week for his…
On Jan. 1, 2018 we’ll celebrate the 200th birthday of “Frankenstein”—a book that was originally published by an anonymous author (19-year-old Mary Shelley) that would go on to open up new literary genres, inspire countless films and books, create a…
One of the seven members elected to the Logansport City Council in 2015 will finally be able to be seated on the council after a two-year wait. Democrat Scott Peattie was appointed today to fill out the remaining two years…
Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.7 percent for November and remains lower than the national rate of 4.1 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for…
As freezing temperatures and snow and ice blanket Indiana, the Postal Service is asking customers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes, to help letter carriers deliver the mail. “Snow and ice make delivery dangerous and slow,”…
INDIANAPOLIS – Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell, chair of the CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans, today reminds Hoosiers time is running out to take advantage of the state individual income tax credit for 2017 contributions to their CollegeChoice 529 accounts. Mailed…
The Cass County Community Foundation hosted a Food Summit Wednesday, Dec. 20 for local food pantries and food banks to gather information and collaborate on ways to be more effective. Representatives from six organizations attended and shared current practices, hours…
Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson, part of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), is reminding Hoosiers to properly dispose of their live Christmas trees. The average life span of a Christmas tree is one month after purchase. Consumers…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee is soliciting applications from persons interested in filling one current vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) created by the retirement of Chairman James Atterholt. Applications will be accepted today…
Trine University is proud to recognize Catie Keller as the December 2017 Student of the Month. Catie finished her Bachelor of Science degree from Trine University during the summer of 2017 and immediately started her master degree program in Criminal…
As of 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Cass County is under a travel advisory (yellow). This is the lowest level of local travel advisory, and means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous…
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey! The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities, and more. The website is available…
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Farm families can learn how to ensure a successful ownership transition from one generation to the next in a workshop sponsored by the Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team. The workshop, “Next Steps to Successfully Growing Future…
The Indiana Department of Transportation is again accepting applications for Governor’s Summer Internships paying $11.30 per hour. The internships focus on many areas of study, including engineering, business, communications, finance, project management, and construction. INDOT is accepting resumes through Friday,…
