Colts land in Logansport
Severe weather moved the Colts FanFest on June 12, 2015 into the McHale Pavilion, but Phillip Dorsett and D’Joun Smith arrived in style in a helicopter that landed on the softball field at Riverside Park.
Pioneer Days, Colts FanFest, Relay for Life among events scheduled for June 12-14
It’s going to be a busy weekend in Cass County! Here’s a look at a few of the events on the schedule: Colts Fan Fest at Riverside Park 5-7 p.m. Friday. Players will land by helicopter on the softball field!…
Cass County Receives “College Success County” Distinction at Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS – Cass County was recognized Tuesday as an Indiana College Success County for its work to increase the percentage of Hoosiers with education and training beyond high school. Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers presented the award during…
Annual ‘Celebrate Logansport’ event enjoyed by all
The annual Celebrate Logansport event on June 4th was enjoyed by all! Numerous people, both young and old, gathered downtown to celebrate Logansport’s birthday, enjoy free music and activities, and eat delicious strawberry shortcake. Special thanks to all who participated…
CCCF announces $100,000 in funds available for local non-profits
The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce an even larger pool of community grant funds will be available to Cass County non-profits for the 2015 Competitive Community Grant process. CCCF President Deanna Crispen has announced that the Foundation…
Red Cross hosting first “Giving Day” on June 2
The American Red Cross is launching its first Giving Day on June 2, asking everyone in Indiana and across the country to make a donation to the Red Cross to help ensure that help is available wherever and whenever people…
“Back Home Again in Indiana” scholarship apps available
Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen today announced that applications are now available for the “Back Home Again In Indiana” scholarship. This $500-$1000 scholarship is open only to Cass County’s non-traditional students, such as those who are entering or…
An Open Letter to the Class of 2015
Dear Members of the Class of 2015 — Congratulations! You did it! When you turn your tassel and become a high school graduate, what’s next? Some of you are headed to the military, others…
Logan’s Landing Receives 2015 National Main Street Accreditation
Logan’s Landing has once again been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Each year, the…
Caston student killed in crash
On Tuesday, May 26 at approximately 10 p.m., Deputies Shane Johnson and Gary Armstrong with the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, as well as first responders and Royal Center Fire responded to a single vehicle accident resulting in a head-on collision…
IMS offers special ticket discounts for 2016 Indianapolis 500 fans
As a thank you to the greatest race fans in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is offering special pricing for selected days for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on Sunday, May 29, 2016. All ticket…
Ivy Tech offering opportunities for high school juniors
KOKOMO, Ind. – High school students from around Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region who are part of a federally funded manufacturing technology program sponsored by the college have a variety of opportunities this summer to gain experience, college credit…
Indy 500 marks 99th running
I got goosebumps as we crossed the bridge from the parking lot to Georgetown Road yesterday morning. It was just after 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, and the cannons signaling the opening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway had just …
Ivy Tech Kokomo to summer technology camps for high school students
High school students interested in exploring advanced manufacturing or trying their hands at creating a robot have the chance to pursue these areas at two week-long camps being offered this summer by Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region at no…
Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay torchbearer nominations are now open
INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) and Cass County Nominating Committee announced the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is now accepting torchbearer nominations from the public. Torchbearer nominations recognize Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service,…
Volunteers put in nearly 15,000 hours of service to Miami Correctional Facility
This year Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) volunteers were able to hear straight from those who receive the benefits of their service in a special dinner recently in the facility’s Recreation Building. Annually, MCF honors its volunteers with a dinner and…
Miami Correctional Facility awards $5,000 in grant monies
Bunker Hill, IN – In its first round of grant distributions, the Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) awarded a total of $5,000 to five charities recently as a part of its Community Involvement Grant. The facility granted $500 to Junior Achievement…
Miami Correctional Facility names Employees of the Year
Bunker Hill, IN (May 15, 2015) – Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) named three individuals as employees of the year during the annual Correctional Employee Appreciation Week celebration recently. Selected as Employee of the Year was Dan Rich, Caseworker. Rich began…
The Old Mill hosts 4th Annual Car Show
The threat of rain didn’t keep the crowds from 4th Annual Car Show at The Old Mill General Store in Twelve Mile on Sunday, May 17. Visitors enjoyed the smoked pork chop buffet inside the The Old Mill, then strolled…
Regional educators honored with Chancellor’s Medallions at IUK
KOKOMO, Ind. — Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke continues a Commencement tradition, awarding Chancellor’s Medallions as part of the annual festivities. Two area educators were honored for their commitment to excellence in education during Tuesday’s 2015 Commencement Luncheon. The recipients are Michele…