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Community, Police/Fire

Indiana State Police Partners with the DEA for the 16th Drug Take Back Day

Indiana – On Saturday, October 27th, 2018 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 16th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.…

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October 23, 2018

Community

Study: City of Logansport needs up to 400 homes

After months of research, field visits and study, a Fort Wayne-based consulting firm has identified some parameters for the growth of residential housing in Logansport. HPG Network has released its recommendations to a housing task force appointed by Mayor Dave…

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October 22, 2018

Achievements, Community

Terry named Citizen of the Week

A Logansport native who was executive director of the Cass County Community Foundation in its formative years is being honored by the city this week. Lisa Terry, who was at the helm of the Cass County Community Foundation as well…

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October 22, 2018

Cass County Community Foundation 25th Anniversary

Community

Cass County Community Foundation celebrates 25th Anniversary and awards $25,000

On Oct. 20, 2018, a crowd of donors, fund representatives, past and current board members, and friends of the foundation gathered at the Logansport/Cass County Airport to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Cass County Community Foundation. Following a…

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October 22, 2018

Community

United Way of Cass County plans “Pins for Kids” to benefit Cass County Reading Railroad

Reading Railroad is a program of the United Way of Cass County. Due to the closing of our beloved, Big Brothers Big Sisters Agency, we are taking on the former “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” in order to benefit Reading Railroad.…

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October 22, 2018

Community, Elections, Government

Public question regarding Indiana constitution on ballot for 2018 general election

Indiana voters will see a public question on the ballot when they head to the polls to cast their votes in the Nov. 6 general election. The question reads as follows: PUBLIC QUESTION #1 “Shall Article 10, Section 5 of…

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October 22, 2018

Community

Responses to housing survey requested by Oct. 26, 2018

In collaboration with Logansport Cass County Chamber of Commerce, LMU, the hospital, school corporations, and several industry and community partners, CLEDO is doing an analysis to better understand the market demands for housing within our community. This will allow us…

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October 21, 2018

Achievements, Community

Shelhart named Citizen of the Week

A former city and county official and long-time employee in the city’s spring industry is recognized this week with two city recognitions. Don Shelhart, who celebrated his 90th birthday with a reception Saturday at McHale Community Complex, has been named…

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October 17, 2018

Community

United Way of Cass County has relocated

United Way of Cass County has relocated to 719 Spencer Street, Suite 100, in Logansport. “The United Way has appreciated being in the Cass City Center for the past four years, however, we were able to secure ground floor office…

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October 17, 2018

Community

Nominations accepted for Logansport police, fire awards

The Logansport Police Officer of the Year and Logansport Firefighter of the Year awards will again be presented during the annual Light Up Logansport Parade next month. Nominations for both awards will be accepted until noon Nov. 20 at the…

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October 16, 2018

Community

More Indiana volunteers support Red Cross relief efforts across the nation

INDIANAPOLIS —The American Red Cross has 34 Hoosier volunteers on the ground responding to two massive disaster relief efforts, after Hurricane Michael caused untold devastation along the Gulf Coast, and as Hurricane Florence relief operations continue. Hurricane Michael, a Category…

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October 16, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Gangloff, Piercy named 2018 Newby Award winners

Two teachers who have spent their careers at Columbia Elementary School will be recognized Oct. 31. Ashley Gangloff, who is in her 11th year at the school, has been named the 2018 Margaret Newby Teacher of the Year. Patty Piercy,…

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October 15, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

Peru man arrested for alleged rape and kidnapping

Peru – Friday afternoon, a criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Brent Ingram led to the arrest of Dustin Day, 35, Peru, IN. Day was arrested in Norwood, NC. Officers from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, assisted…

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October 15, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes October 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport is proud to announce Jessica Boots as the October 2018 Student of the Month. Jessica, a resident of Logansport, has attended Trine University since fall of 2017. A 2014 graduate of Logansport High School, Jessica not…

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October 15, 2018

Community

Intersection of 3rd and Melbourne to be closed Oct. 16 & 17

Logansport Municipal Utilities reports that the intersection of Melbourne Avenue and 3rd Street will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 through Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. For more information, contact LMU at (574) 753-6231. SOURCE: Logansport Municipal Utilities

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October 15, 2018

Obituaries

James E. Gentry

James E. Gentry, 81, Logansport passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 in his residence. Born April 5th, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Roy Michael and Mildred Gentry. On October 6th, 1957 in the Fulton Baptist Temple, he married…

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October 14, 2018

Community, State

Indiana Fire Marshal urges caution when using alternative heating sources

After a warm start to fall, cooler temperatures are finally expected. Hoosiers using alternative heating methods to avoid the furnace a bit longer should exercise caution. “During the months of October through December, fire-related deaths increase because of alternative heating…

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October 14, 2018

Community, Government, State

Indiana attorney general asks U.S. Supreme Court to affirm constitutionality of Indiana abortion provisions

On Saturday, Attorney General Curtis Hill asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a lower court’s decision declaring unconstitutional certain provisions of Indiana law regarding abortion and the disposal of fetal remains. Signed into law in March of…

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October 14, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks of 2018-2019 School Year

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the 2018-2019 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Elena Azpeitia, Madelyn Broomfield, Patrick Cobb, Yorley Contreras-Hernandez, Angel Gazcon, Juan Guajardo, Alexander Helton, Bronson Howard, Joseph Johnson, Xzavier Jones, Sophia Kite,…

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October 11, 2018

Community

Logansport Soccer Club Scores for Oct. 7, 2018

Logansport Soccer Club Scores for Oct. 7, 2018: 6U Mike Anderson Auto Group 7 Maple Family Dentistry 2 Leeman Law Office 6 Burger King 1 8U North Central IN Sports Medicine 4 Tienda Coataneco 8 Strikers 3 Michael & Stephenson…

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October 11, 2018