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Community, Events

Cass County College & Career Expo on April 25 will feature 18 colleges, 45+ employers

LOGANSPORT, Ind. – More than 45 central Indiana employers and 18 Indiana colleges and universities are planning to participate in the Cass County College & Career Expo set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, at the…

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April 23, 2017

Community

Attorney General Curtis Hill warns Hoosiers of ‘grandparent scams’

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Curtis Hill is urging Indiana senior citizens to be vigilant as complaints of “grandparent scams” are becoming more common at the Office of the Indiana Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD). Seniors, specifically those who have…

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April 23, 2017

Community, Events

“Let’s Camp, America! Weekend” is May 5-7 at Indiana State Park properties

Learn to pitch a tent, build a fire, cook outdoors and more during Let’s Camp America! Weekend at Indiana State Parks, May 5-7. Let’s Camp America! Weekend is a nationwide initiative of the National Association of State Parks Directors. The…

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April 23, 2017

Obituaries

William Allen Black, Sr.

William Allen Black Sr., 79, Logansport, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, in his home. Born December 22, 1937, in Logansport, he was the son of the late James G. Sr. and Anna Lucy (Gaby) Black. On February 12, 1958,…

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April 22, 2017

Community

Cass County Community Foundation announces $25,000 grant to kick off new “Christmas in the Park” event

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen today announced a $25,000 grant for the new “Christmas in the Park” light display hosted by the Logansport Parks Department and the Logansport Parks Foundation. The exciting new holiday display will be presented…

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April 22, 2017

Community, Government

Senate Republicans Conclude 2017 Session with Passage of Key Priorities

STATEHOUSE― The Indiana Senate concluded the 2017 legislative session today, completing work on a variety of key legislative priorities. “I applaud the Senate’s efforts to deliver on the priorities we laid out at the beginning of this session,” Long said.…

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April 22, 2017

Community, Government

Holcomb: Lawmakers Accomplished Much with a Spirit of Collaboration

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following comments on the 2017 General Assembly, which concluded its work Saturday: 2017 Legislative Session “Hoosiers should feel good about the work accomplished this session, and—equally important—they should be proud of the…

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April 22, 2017

Community, Government

Head: Bill to Reform E-Liquid Manufacturing, Sales Passes General Assembly

STATEHOUSE – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to reform the regulations for e-liquid manufacturers passed the General Assembly Friday, April 21. E-liquids are the fluids used in e-cigarettes that create the vapor. Under current Indiana code,…

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April 22, 2017

Community, Government

Friend’s bill to help children with treatment-resistant epilepsy heads to the governor

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) – State Rep. Bill Friend’s (R-Macy) legislation to allow the use of cannabidiol oil for treatment-resistant epilepsy could soon become law. House Enrolled Act 1148 would allow a person to possess CBD oil if they or…

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April 22, 2017

Community, Education, Government

General Assembly approves $40 million for Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus transformation

KOKOMO, Ind. —Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus will undergo a transformation over the next few years, thanks to the $40 million earmarked for the project in the 2017-2019 biennial state budget approved today by the Indiana General Assembly. The…

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April 22, 2017

Community, Government

Head: Senate Concludes 2017 Session With Passage of State Budget, Road-Funding Plan

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) praised today’s passage of a new state budget that provides significant funding increases for education and a road funding plan that provides a long-term, sustainable blueprint for building and maintaining Indiana’s transportation infrastructure.…

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April 22, 2017

Community, Events

Tri Kappa’s Great Late Adult Egg Hunt happens Fri., April 21, 2017!

Logansport, the little kids have had their egg hunt fun…now it’s time for Tri Kappa’s Great Late Adult Egg Hunt! The event is for high school age and up ONLY. It will this Friday, April 21st at the Cass County…

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April 21, 2017

Community

Most of Indiana at Risk for Severe Weather Today

The majority of Indiana is at risk for severe weather today. The National Weather Service indicates that most of the state is at a slight risk for severe weather, while southwest, southeast and northwest portions of the state are at…

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April 20, 2017

Community

Paving on 300E between Perrysburg and 200N set for April 20-24

Paving work will be underway on 300E between Perrysburg Road and 200N starting Thursday, April 20. The work will continue during working hours on Friday and Monday, weather permitting. The road will remain open to single-lane local traffic, but some…

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April 19, 2017

Community

Food Finders Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign

Lafayette – This week, Walmart launched its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. The Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks, of which Food Finders…

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April 19, 2017

Achievements, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students, faculty honored at Catalyst 2017

KOKOMO, Ind. – A group of Ivy Tech Community College students and faculty members from the Kokomo Region brought home a number of international awards from Catalyst 2017, the annual conference of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international academic…

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April 19, 2017

Community

JW Marriott To Celebrate ‘Greatest CITY in Racing’ with Huge Indy 500 Message

INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – The Indianapolis skyline will again celebrate the Month of May and the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, with a JW Marriott façade installation greeting residents and visitors from…

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April 19, 2017

Community

Famed Chicago Blackhawks Performer Cornelison To Sing ‘Back Home Again In Indiana’ before Start of 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Jim Cornelison, renowned for his stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Chicago Blackhawks’ home games, will sing “Back Home Again In Indiana” before the start of the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor…

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April 19, 2017

Community

Attorney General Curtis Hill reminds Hoosiers to beware of IRS phone scams even as tax season concludes

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is reminding Hoosiers to beware of scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents over the phone, demanding money and threatening legal action. As tax season comes to an end, IRS impostor scams…

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April 19, 2017

Obituaries

Mary Christine (Williams) Widner

Mary Christine (Williams) Widner, 37, Logansport, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Howard County. Born April 13, 1980, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Steve Williams, of Logansport, and Debbie (Knight) and Everett Wilson, of Fulton In 2008,…

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April 19, 2017