Indiana House Republicans

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Press Release

Cass County lawmakers: House Republicans advance $1B tax-cut package

SOURCE: News release from Indiana House Republicans STATEHOUSE – Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a responsible and sweeping tax-cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers’ pockets, according to Cass County lawmakers. The state’s budget reserves are…

January 28, 2022

Health, Press Release, State

Indiana launches grant program to address health issues; applications due March 31, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health is seeking applications for the Indiana Health Issues and Challenges Grant, a $50 million program established by the Indiana General Assembly last year to address health issues that impact Indiana. HEA 1007 charges the…

January 28, 2022

Obituaries

Bonita Jensen

Bonita Jensen, 72, of Winamac passed away at 3:32 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022 at her residence. Born on April 7, 1949 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Leora (Hartwick) Olson. Bonita formerly worked at…

January 28, 2022

Obituaries

Charles “Mick” Minor

Charles “Mick” Minor, 75, of Galveston, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones on January 24, 2022. Mick is survived by his wife Kathie (Snyder) Minor. His services will be announced soon by Murray-Weaver Funeral Home.

January 28, 2022

Obituaries

Carolyn Sue Griffith

Carolyn Sue Griffith, age 67, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022, at 9:02 am in Dupont Hospital of Fort Wayne, IN Born September 30, 1954, in Winamac, IN to the late Clinton William and Shirley Darlene (May) Carmany.…

January 28, 2022

Obituaries

Connie S. Sturgeon

Connie S. Sturgeon, age 77, Walton, formerly of Logansport, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. Born in Logansport on August 7, 1944, she was the daughter of John and Agnes (Rogers) Moon. Connie retired…

January 28, 2022

Obituaries

Linda L. Brady

Linda L. Brady, age 64, Logansport, passed away January 12, 2022, in her residence. Born June 1, 1957, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Arthur Marion and Norma Jean Gaby Frye. Linda had been employed at Federal Mogul. She…

January 28, 2022

Obituaries

Louis Wayne Baker

Louis Wayne Baker, age 72, Royal Center, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Kewanna, at the home of his sister, Cathy Duke, of natural causes. Born December 13, 1949, in Concord, Tennessee, he was the son of Harvey and Mittie Bright Baker. Surviving…

January 28, 2022

COVID-19

Cass County remains in red on Indiana’s COVID-19 map as of January 26, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Jan. 26, 2022, Cass County stayed in red, which indicates very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19, for the fourth week. All of the…

January 27, 2022

Press Release

LMU announces planned electric outage for morning of January 27, 2022 in area of West CR 400 N

The Logansport Municipal Utilities’ electric department will be making system improvements, replacing a pole that was damaged during severe weather, on Thursday, January 27, 2022 that require a planned electric outage for more than a dozen homes. The affected homes…

January 26, 2022

Education

Lewis Cass Schools seeking candidates to fill vacancy on Board of Trustees

Lewis Cass Schools sent information on January 18, 2022 regarding a vacancy on the Lewis Cass School Board of Trustees. The letter from Board President Ryan Zeck can be found here (PDF). According to the letter, Amy Miller began her…

January 25, 2022

Press Release

Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31, 2022

The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31, 2022. The new fee revenue will help fund the Marquette Greenway Bike Trail, parking and transportation improvements and visitor services for a…

January 25, 2022

Press Release

Blood donation appointments still critically needed amid first-ever Red Cross blood crisis

INDIANAPOLIS — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage…

January 25, 2022

Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo honors instructors with Adjunct Faculty Hall of Fame

KOKOMO, Ind. — Six part-time instructors have been honored as the first members of Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s new Adjunct Faculty Hall of Fame. Topping the list was Chris Dixon who was honored for having taught more than 3,000…

January 25, 2022

Education, Press Release

Health care professionals, friends, to be recognized for service Feb. 25, 2022 at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – The last two years have been challenging for health care professionals, as they’ve faced the greater need presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) will recognize their…

January 25, 2022

Press Release

Indiana entertainment groups invited to cheer on participants at the 2022 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival announces registration is open for Course Entertainment at the 2022 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Selected groups will perform for a crowd of 30,000+ participants, volunteers, and spectators along the 13.1-mile course on May 7, 2022.…

January 25, 2022

Education, Press Release

Purdue University Global providing tuition reductions to Indiana Department of Correction employees and their family members

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — In continuing its mission to provide access to quality education for all, Purdue University Global is teaming with the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) to offer access to its myriad online degrees and certificate programs. IDOC…

January 25, 2022

Press Release

Year of the Tiger featured on new stamp

NEW YORK — As the Lunar New Year approaches, the U.S. Postal Service today issued a new Forever stamp honoring the Year of the Tiger during a dedication ceremony at the Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. The…

January 25, 2022

Press Release

Ivy Tech sets Dr. Tricia Rose as ‘Doing the Dream’ keynote speaker Feb. 10, 11, 2022

KOKOMO, Ind. – Internationally recognized author, educator and researcher Dr. Tricia Rose will serve as the keynote speaker for Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s 18th annual “Doing the Dream” programs honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rose…

January 25, 2022

Press Release

Indiana Secretary of State recognizes National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan Tuesday recognized National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a civic event encouraging more people to become election workers. “Our nation’s free and fair elections are a model for democracy across the globe, and…

January 25, 2022