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Community

Indiana 4-H Youth Development announces statewide summer event

SOURCE: News release from Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Indiana 4-H Youth Development invites youth in grades 7-12 to participate in the 2021 Indiana 4-H Road Show, an 18-day event series of fun and learning for all. Instead…

May 4, 2021

Education

NASA Space Place shares new activities, interactive games, video clips, downloadable coloring pages, and the May Art Challenge

Here are some links shared by Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Color Your Universe hidden object game: New May art challenge prompt (OSIRIS-REx): NASA Climate Kids A Guide to Climate Change for Kids (web article and printable PDF):…

May 4, 2021

Health

May 4, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Stats from coronavirus.in.gov as of noon on Tuesday, May 4, 2021: Cass: 5769 (6 new cases); 105 deaths, 6.4% positivityCarroll: 1878 (0 new cases); 20 deaths, 2.9% positivityFulton: 1942 (3 new case); 40 deaths, 3.3% positivityPulaski: 1159 (0 new cases); 45 deaths,…

May 4, 2021

Community

Logan’s Landing says thanks for help with 2021 Downtown Green and Clean Day

SOURCE: News release from Logan’s Landing On Saturday, April 17th, Logan’s Landing held our annual “Downtown Green & Clean Day.” More than 40 dedicated volunteers donated a few hours of their time on a mostly chilly and overcast Saturday morning…

May 4, 2021

Education

Applications open until May 31, 2021 for FY2022 IDHS Foundation Scholarships

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Homeland Security Indiana college students who volunteer with a public safety organization can now apply for the FY 2022 round of the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship. The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship…

May 4, 2021

Community

Cass County Community Foundation announces grants workshop May 19, 2021 for local non-profits

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Community Foundation A FREE workshop for local nonprofits seeking CCCF Grants will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Cass County Community Foundation building, 729 E. Market Street and…

May 4, 2021

Education, State

On My Way Pre-K applications for the 2021-2022 school year now available statewide

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education…

May 4, 2021

State

Gov. Holcomb launches regional initiative to invest $500M in quality of place, talent attraction

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Economic Development Corporation INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the launch of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), a bold, transformational initiative that will dedicate $500 million in state…

May 4, 2021

Education, State

Scholarships available through Indiana’s Build, Learn, Grow initiative to help working families connect to early care and education

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced the Build, Learn, Grow initiative, which is making 50,000 scholarships available to help connect Hoosier children from working…

May 4, 2021

Health

May 3, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Stats from coronavirus.in.gov as of noon on Monday, May 3, 2021: Cass: 5763 (1 new case); 105 deaths, 5.9% positivityCarroll: 1878 (2 new cases); 20 deaths, 2.8% positivityFulton: 1939 (1 new case); 40 deaths, 2.9% positivityPulaski: 1159 (1 new case); 45 deaths,…

May 3, 2021

State

New program to support historic preservation and capacity building opens for letters of interest

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced the PreservINg Main Street program is open for interested communities. In partnership…

May 3, 2021

Obituaries

Tabitha Ellen Nacke

Tabitha Ellen Nacke, 102, Logansport, very gently passed away, with her family by her side, on Saturday evening, May 1, 2021, at Woodbridge Assisted Living. Born March 4, 1919, in East View, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late…

May 2, 2021

Obituaries

Christina “Chris” Ann (O’Donnell) White

Christina Ann White, age 71, Logansport, passed away at 5:22 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021, in her residence lovingly surrounded by her family. Born June 13, 1949, in Winamac, she was the daughter of Hugh and Everel Moyer O’Donnell,…

May 2, 2021

Community

Cass County Road 50 S (West Wabash Avenue) to close May 3 for approximately 2 weeks

The Cass County Highway Department says the contractor doing bridge painting for INDOT plans to close County Road 50S (West Wabash Avenue) where the US 24/35 bridge crosses the road and the river. The closure is scheduled to begin Monday…

May 2, 2021

Health

May 2, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Stats from coronavirus.in.gov as of noon on Sunday, May 2, 2021: Cass: 5762 (1 new case); 105 deaths, 5.6% positivityCarroll: 1876 (0 new cases); 20 deaths, .9% positivityFulton: 1938 (1 new case); 40 deaths, 2.7% positivityPulaski: 1159 (3 new cases); 45 deaths,…

May 2, 2021

Community

Biden-Harris Administration Shows Strong Support for NASA in First 100 Days

Here’s an update from Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: You are invited to watch a 2-minute, 45-second video of NASA’s first 100 days during the Biden-Harris Administration. An article can be viewed with a lengthy list of achievements. Credits:…

May 2, 2021

Health

May 1, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Stats from coronavirus.in.gov as of noon on Saturday, May 1, 2021: Cass: 5761 (6 new cases); 105 deaths, 6% positivityCarroll: 1877 (2 new cases); 20 deaths, .9% positivityFulton: 1937 (1 new case); 40 deaths, 2.7% positivityPulaski: 1156 (1 new case); 45 deaths,…

May 1, 2021

Education

Ivy Tech sets enrollment events for June 7, 2021 class start

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo will offer virtual and in-person enrollment opportunities throughout the month of May. During the events, prospective students will have the opportunity to complete…

April 30, 2021

Community

Periodical cicada: Be ready but fear not

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Brood X cicadas will begin to emerge within the next few weeks. Remain calm. This fascinating phenomenon is normal. And even though cicadas look gruesome, will be loud and plentiful, and…

April 30, 2021

Health

April 30, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

Stats from coronavirus.in.gov as of noon on Friday, April 30, 2021: Cass: 5756 (7 new cases); 105 deaths, 6.1% positivityCarroll: 1875 (6 new cases); 20 deaths, 1.3% positivityFulton: 1936 (1 new case); 40 deaths, 3.7% positivityPulaski: 1155 (3new cases); 45 deaths, 2.6%…

April 30, 2021