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SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital LMH Wound Care Center staff celebrated receiving the award for being named a Center of Distinction. Pictured standing,from left to right (L-R): Melissa Mennen, RN –Wound Care Nurse,Jeanette Huntoon, RN –Vice-President of Physician…

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff to honor former Governor Joe Kernan. Flags should be flown at half-staff from now…

SOURCE: News release from Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — People across the country are receiving unsolicited packages of unidentified seeds in the mail that seem to be coming from China. The Office of Indiana State Chemist, located at Purdue…

  As of Friday, July 31, the 18th Street railroad crossing has reopened. Original post: The 18th Street rail crossing at Woodlawn Avenue will be closed for three to four days while the track leveling crew comes through. Drivers should…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Bankers Association The U.S. Mint is asking for help from the public to recirculate coins – pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. While there is an adequate supply of coins currently in the economy, the COVID-19…

SOURCE: News release from Logan’s Landing Logan’s Landing reminds downtown property owners that applications are still available for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program, offering 50% matching funding of up to $5,000 per property for eligible improvements. Activities eligible for…

Guest Column from Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller People of all ages are invited by NASA to participate in the launch of the fifth Mars Rover Perseverance. Go to the following link for amazing resources and activities: You or…

The Cass County Clerk’s Office and the Voter Registration Office are closed through at least August 6, 2020. If you call, there will be a recording. PAYMENTS: Starting Wednesday, July 29, there will be a drop box in the lobby…

SOURCE: News release from IHCDA INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) wants to remind Hoosiers that the deadline to apply for energy assistance in Program Year 2020 is on July 31st. In addition to the standard…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation CASS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 218 between E C.R. 600 S and Miami County Line Rd beginning Thursday, July 30.  The road…

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Parks & Recreation Department The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department is informing the public that the basketball courts at Muehlhausen Park are closed for resurfacing until further notice. Those with questions may contact the Logansport…

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Commissioners Update as of July 31, 2020: Cass County Commissioner Ryan Browning says the Cass County Government Building will be opened Monday morning (Aug. 3) to the public, in current 4.5 Stage and following…

SOURCE: News release from Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (Fort Wayne, IN) – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today announced 24 new badges designed to help girls practice ambitious leadership in the…

Column by Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller Apollo was the name of the program for our first exploration to the moon. Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo, and she was the goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology. Artemis is…

SOURCE: News release from Friends of the Panhandle Pathway Recently two of the yellow bollard posts were taken from the intersection on the Panhandle Pathway trail in Cass County at cross road 300 South. All that was left at this…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Arts Commission (Indianapolis, Indiana) – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that 382 community-based arts providers throughout Indiana will receive grants for Fiscal Year 2021. During its June 12th virtual Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission…

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Police North Central Indiana – Recently, troopers working from the Indiana State Police Peru Post conducted a three day, unannounced, traffic enforcement project dubbed “Operation Summer Safety.” Officers from the Indiana State Police utilized…

SOURCE: News release from Social Security Administration During the current coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide help to you and other people in your communities. While our offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, we remain…