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Area employers invited to participate in Cass County College & Career Expo on April 23, 2019

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — The third annual Cass County College & Career Expo, designed to open doors to the future for area high school and college students as well as the general public, is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

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February 24, 2019

Achievements, Community

IU Kokomo honors December 2018 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. – One hundred eighty-six Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2018. The graduates represent 24 Indiana counties, two states, and Saudi Arabia. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Albany Brenda Kay Cross, Bachelor…

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February 24, 2019

Community, Education

Indiana students to get free FAFSA filing help at multiple Ivy Tech Community College locations during College Goal Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 16 Ivy Tech Community College locations and 23 other sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The…

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February 21, 2019

Community

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Logansport “Trail Security Cameras” Project

LOGANSPORT – A new crowdfunding campaign launched Tuesday aims to make the trail system in Logansport safer by adding security cameras and additional bicycle patrols and markers. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through…

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February 20, 2019

Community, Education

TrineOnline offers enhanced path to degrees for Logansport students

Logansport – Trine University is enhancing and expanding its online degree programs with the launch of TrineOnline, a new approach designed to be convenient and cost-effective for students seeking to complete an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree. The launch comes…

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February 18, 2019

Community

IDHS encourages Hoosiers to get involved with Radiation Awareness Week

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages Hoosiers to take the time to learn more about the effects of radiation and its safety implications as part of Radiation Awareness Week. “Most people are unaware of the fact that there is…

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February 18, 2019

Community, State

Legislation to address school bus safety issues passes Senate

STATEHOUSE – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would comprehensively address school bus safety issues in Indiana today passed the Senate unanimously. Senate Bill 2 would: Increase the penalties for drivers who violate school bus stop…

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February 18, 2019

Community

Indiana celebrates National FFA Week

INDIANAPOLIS — National FFA Week is underway, and to celebrate, nearly 100 Indiana FFA members spent the day at the Statehouse, raising awareness and promoting the student-led organization. The members, serving as pages, were able to meet with their elected…

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February 18, 2019

Community, Education

Nationwide Girls Go CyberStart competition includes Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart challenge, a skills-based competition designed to encourage girls to pursue cyber-based learning and career opportunities. Registration is now open. Indiana was one of 16 states to…

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February 18, 2019

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Having Trouble Filing Your Taxes? Help is Available

INDIANAPOLIS – Low-income and senior customers who need help filing their taxes can find free assistance through several programs offered by the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and other trusted organizations. DOR offers the Indiana free file (INfreefile) program, a…

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February 18, 2019

Community, State

Cass County, 9 others, receive state grant funds to combat drug crisis

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced the State of Indiana will award $750,000 in grants to support local coalitions across the state in their efforts to combat the drug crisis. “As we continue to attack the drug crisis,…

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February 18, 2019

Community

Security Federal Savings Bank’s ‘Lights, Camera, Save!’ Local Winner selected as national finalist

Logansport, Ind. —Security Federal Savings Bank’s Lights, Camera, Save! local winner, Luke Wiley, Greenwood, Ind., has been named a national finalist by the American Bankers Association Foundation. Lights, Camera, Save! is an annual video contest that encourages teen participants to…

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February 18, 2019

Community

FSSA will distribute March 2019 SNAP benefits using a split schedule

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced the agency will split March benefit payments to eligible Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) clients. Recipients will see half of their March benefit amount added to their Hoosier Works…

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February 17, 2019

Achievements, Community

Ensfield named “Citizen of the Week”

A man who is among a dedicated group of people who have spent much of their lives walking through Logansport is recognized this week with a special city honor. Mike Ensfield for years walked the routes of the United States…

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February 17, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo announces Fall 2018 Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

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February 17, 2019

Community, Government

Indiana Dunes becomes Indiana’s 1st, nation’s 61st National Park

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.-1) and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.-2), to announce that the 61st National Park in the United States and the first National Park for the state of Indiana is the…

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February 17, 2019

Community

Logansport proposes permit requirement, inspection for smoke detectors, installation

The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety is considering a change in the building permit process aimed at ensuring more buildings are equipped with functioning smoke detectors. Wednesday, a resolution was proposed that would require anyone applying for and…

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February 17, 2019

Community, Government

Espinoza appointed to Logansport plan commission

The community relations director for Tyson Foods will be sworn in as the newest member of a city body. Victor Espinoza has been appointed to a slot on the Logansport Planning Commission. He replaces Sunday Htoo who resigned last month.…

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February 17, 2019

Community, Government

Young and Coons applaud Senate passage of National FFA Week Resolution

WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a bipartisan resolution Thursday introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), and cosponsored by a bipartisan group of over 40 additional Senators, to mark February 16-23, 2019 as National FFA Week. In…

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February 17, 2019

Community, Government

Young, Cantwell introduce bill to improve Medicare coverage for people living with lymphedema

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and 28 colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to improve Medicare coverage for lymphedema patients. The Lymphedema Treatment Act would increase and improve care for Medicare beneficiaries with lymphedema by requiring Medicare…

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February 17, 2019