Logansport to receive Arts Commission creative placemaking consultancy

The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that 13 Indiana communities have been approved for creative placemaking consultancies as part of the agency’s Open Scene Creative Placemaking program. The selected communities: Anderson, Batesville, Burns Harbor, Greenfield, Logansport, Muncie, Nashville, Plymouth,…

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Layman named Citizen of the Week

A long-time Logansport resident who has championed an annual drive to raise money for the Logansport Noon Kiwanis Club is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Dan Layman has chaired the Kiwanis Rose Day Committee for many years.…

IU Kokomo honors August 2017 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — One hundred twenty-seven Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in August 2017. The class includes residents of 21 Indiana counties, three states, and Saudi Arabia. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Alexandria Dawnetta Marie Gullion, Bachelor…

Lack of rainfall could shorten fall colors viewing

Fall colors have begun to appear in some parts of the state thanks to an unusually cold start to September. While temperatures in recent days have been above normal, daytime highs in early September in Indianapolis were in the 60s…

Indiana State Representative Heath VanNatter

New grant money paves way for local road projects

STATEHOUSE — Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings grant program, which…

New grant money paves way for local road projects

Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy). More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings grant program, which is now…

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Logansport leaf pickup begins Oct. 30, 2017

The Logansport Street Department’s loose leaf pick-up will begin October 30, 2017.  In the meantime, residents should continue using biodegradable yardwaste bags. While the department recognizes leaves fall into the street, any leaf piles placed in the street prior to…

Logan’s Landing announces registration for 2017 Fall & Winter events

Registration is underway for Logan’s Landing’s annual Scarecrow Row Competition, Downtown Spooktacular and Downtown Christmas Open House. Local businesses and organizations are invited to decorate scarecrows to be displayed from October 16 through November 1 along “Scarecrow Row” on Market…

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Logansport awarded $547,000 for streets

For the second year in succession, the City of Logansport will be able to plan more than $1 million in street paving and repairs for the coming year. Logansport has been awarded $547,000 from the Community Crossings program offered by…