WANTED: Artists in 92 Counties
WABASH, IN – Artists are being sought – both amateur and professional – to enter the annual 92 County Art Show at the Honeywell Center’s Clark Gallery. The art show will be on exhibit from Jan. 19 to Feb. 27,…
2016 Holiday Closures & Observances
The following holiday closures have been reported: CASS COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDING: Closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, January 2. LOGANSPORT CITY & MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OFFICES: Closed Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, January 2. LOGANSPORT TRASH PICKUP (REPUBLIC…
Tolling Begins Early Friday on I-65 and State Road 265 Bridges Between Louisville and Southern Indiana
Tolling on the Louisville – Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project is scheduled to begin at 4 a.m. Friday, December 30 on the new SR 265 Lewis and Clark Bridge, the new I-65 Abraham Lincoln Bridge and the improved I-65…
Indiana Senate Page Program Application Now Available
STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) announced the Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the Page Program. This full-day interactive program gives students in grades six through 12 the opportunity to tour the Indiana Statehouse, observe session debates…
Copeland named Logansport ‘Bicentennial Citizen’
A lifelong Logansport resident has received the latest in a long line of special awards during the 200th anniversary celebration of Indiana’s founding. Jeff Copeland, who won a state bowling championship, is the latest recipient of the Bicentennial Citizen of…
“Snow Squalls” to Hit Much of Indiana
Isolated snowstorms combined with persistent and gusty winds are set to hit much of Indiana this evening and on Friday. The Indiana Department of Transportation and National Weather Service advise that these sudden, intense snow squalls could quickly reduce visibility…
New year brings changes for Social Security, SSI
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the…
Cass County elected officials sworn into office
Newly elected Cass County officials were sworn in this morning by Judge Rick Maughmer. Pictured from left to right are Jim Muehlhausen (Judge of the Superior Court I), Stacey Donato ( County Council At Large), Kathy Adair (County Treasurer), Cheryl…
NTS Tracking Map
It’s the 61st anniversary of NORAD’s Santa Tracker, and it’s one of our favorite holiday traditions. Starting at 2:01 a.m. EST on Dec. 24, 2016, website visitors can watch Santa make preparations for his flight. NORAD’s “Santa Cams” will stream…
Free Carousel Rides Dec. 23 & 26, 2016
Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has responded to the Cass County Community Foundation’s gift to fund the Carousel over Thanksgiving weekend with a gift of their own. The sorority has generously made a gift to pay the…
Ivy Tech Kokomo and Logansport campuses announce holiday hours
Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses will close for the holidays between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1 but will reopen Jan. 2, 2017 with extended hours for a week to allow students to meet the Jan. 9 deadline…
Governor Pence Authorizes Pay-for-performance Raises in 2017
Indianapolis – On Wednesday, Governor Mike Pence sent a letter to state employees authorizing pay-for-performance raises for state employees once performance evaluations are completed in January. Employees who meet expectations will receive a 2 percent raise, those who exceed expectations…
INDOT to Track Santa’s Travels on its Social Media Pages
The Indiana Department of Transportation will again promote safe travels this holiday season by tracking the movements of Santa Claus through Indiana on social media. Kris Kringle will pass Indiana landmarks, visit with INDOT staff and share travel tips he…
Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing honors students at pinning ceremony
KOKOMO, Ind. —Faculty from the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing welcomed 38 new nurses to the profession, and congratulated 43 on their continued achievement, at its annual December recognition and pinning ceremony. Held Thursday (December 15), the ceremony is “a…
Williams named Logansport ‘Bicentennial Citizen’
A former member of the Indiana All-Star basketball team has been recognized with a special city honor. Jeff Williams, a 1977 graduate of Logansport High School, went on to start for the Indiana All-Stars in their two-game series with Kentucky.…
Indiana Electoral College will be streamed online
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson will preside over the meeting of Indiana’s eleven presidential electors as they officially cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. The Indiana Assembly of Presidential Electors will meet in…
Tenured Logansport physician set to retire
Dr. James Hall, an OB/GYN physician with the Logansport Memorial Physician Network, has announced his plans to retire this year. He will take his leave from the hospital effective December 20, 2016 after 38 years of service to his patients…
Author, TV host Iyanla Vanzant coming to Kokomo in January
KOKOMO, Ind. – Iyanla Vanzant, a best-selling author and Emmy Award-winning television host, will bring her message of moving from broken pieces to peace to Kokomo in January as guest speaker for Ivy Tech Community College’s annual “Doing the Dream”…
IURC Nominating Committee Accepting Applications for Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 Commissioner Carol Stephan. Applications will…
More Crashes Happening; Be Prepared for Tonight’s Weather as Freezing Road Conditions are Anticipated
Indianapolis – While southern Indiana may have basked with temperatures in the mid 60’s, it has been a different story for the central norhtern portions of Indiana. Since starting our tally of calls yesterday evening at 10:00 p.m. through 2:00…