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Community

Strong reinstated to Logansport Fire Department by Board of Works

Eel Township Trustee Mark Strong will be resuming his duties as a Logansport firefighter after city and state officials have determined that his dual roles can be performed without violating state law. The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety…

September 3, 2019

Achievements, Community

Berry named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A familiar face in Logansport banking is retiring with the city’s recognition of her impact on the community. Angie Berry was honored Friday at Horizon Bank on her retirement. Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has named her Citizen of the Week…

September 3, 2019

Community

$21 million grant boosts Indiana’s efforts to prevent overdoses

INDIANAPOLIS―The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has received a three-year, $21 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that will bolster the state’s efforts to prevent and detect drug overdoses. The grant provides more than…

September 3, 2019

Community

CASS COUNTY ROAD CLOSURE: Sept. 6-8 in Clinton Township at CR 225 S

Lehigh Cement has announced a three-day road closure in Clinton Township for a rail crossing repair. The closure is planned for Friday, September 6 until Sunday, September 8. The affected area is CR 225 S just east of the cement…

September 1, 2019

Community

Gov. Holcomb announces farmers in all of Indiana’s 92 counties eligible to receive assistance

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Indiana farmers are eligible for assistance under a secretarial natural disaster designation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This was in response to a letter Gov. Holcomb sent to U.S. Secretary…

August 30, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University recognizes Summer 2019 honors

KOKOMO, Ind. – Fifty-six full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the summer 2019 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA on…

August 29, 2019

Community

Labor Day 2019 Info

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our…

August 29, 2019

Community

Drive Safely, Plan Ahead for Labor Day Weekend Travel

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road work moratorium for the Labor Day weekend beginning Friday afternoon, Aug. 30, through the morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 2. As Labor Day holiday weekend is typically one of the busiest…

August 29, 2019

Cars in parking lot at Gothra's Neighborhood Market in Logansport

Community

Gothra’s Neighborhood Market opens on 3rd Street in Logansport

Gothra’s Neighborhood Market held its soft opening Thursday, Aug. 29. The store is located at 824 N. 3rd St., in the space that previously housed a Marsh Supermarket. The Marsh store closed in 2017. The company that owns Gothra’s also…

August 29, 2019

Community, Health, State

Indiana launches effort to curb youth vaping

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), at the direction of Governor Eric J. Holcomb, today announced a three-pronged strategy to reduce vaping among Indiana youth. According to the 2018 Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey (IYTS), vaping has increased more than…

August 29, 2019

Community, Police/Fire

Updates on two crashes on US 35 and one on SR 18 in Cass County

Emergency personnel responded to several incidents Thursday, Aug. 29 in Cass County: US 35 at 400 N At approximately 5:38 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call of a single vehicle crash south of County Road 400 North on…

August 29, 2019

Achievements, Community

Workman presents at national industry conference

David Workman, AIF®, principal at Workman & Associates, recently attended LPL Financial’s Focus 2019 conference, one of the financial advice industry’s premier events and the largest annual conference hosted by LPL Financial. Workman joined a select group of LPL Financial…

August 29, 2019

Community

Latinx Student Association forms to share culture, provide support at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – As the first in her family to attend college, Paulina Lytle recalls the struggles she faced during her freshman year – learning to navigate financial aid, registration, orientation, and other parts of college life. Now a senior, she’s…

August 28, 2019

Community

INDOT and local officials celebrate new Logansport Maintenance Unit

State and local officials were on hand Wednesday for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new INDOT Logansport Maintenance Unit. Pictured cutting the ribbon are (from left) State Rep. Ethan Manning, Boyle Construction engineer John Finley, Fosse and…

August 28, 2019

Community, State

Governor Holcomb to Build Transpacific Business Relationships in Asia

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead economic development trips to Asia in the coming months to support the state of Indiana’s increasingly global economy, strengthening partnerships and creating connections across business, culture, education, government and even sports. “Markets…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

White Coat Ceremony celebrates new FNP students at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Thirteen prospective primary health care providers received the symbol of their future careers at Indiana University Kokomo’s annual White Coat ceremony. Hosted by School of Nursing faculty, the ceremony is a time-honored tradition for family nurse practitioner…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Future nurses welcomed at Indiana University Kokomo induction ceremony

KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing accepted more than 50 future nurses to the profession during its traditional induction ceremony. The event signals welcome not only into the school, but to the profession of nursing, according…

August 25, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Two area leaders named to Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus Board of Trustees

KOKOMO, Ind. — Two Kokomo area leaders have been named to the Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus Board of Trustees. Mark Maple, an owner of Maple Farms in Howard County, and Annette Russell, president and CEO of Security Federal Savings Bank…

August 25, 2019

Community

Deadline to register for Community Leadership Program of Cass County is Aug. 23, 2019

The deadline to register for the Community Leadership Program of Cass County has been extended to August 23. The program will feature leadership topics like getting involved in the community, serving on nonprofit boards, exploring economic development and learning how…

August 22, 2019

Community

Smith named ‘Logansport Citizen of the Week’

A Logansport native who has had a busy month of August is recognized this week as the Logansport Citizen of the Week. Sharon Smith is director of communications for the Indiana State Fair Commission. The fair concluded last weekend with…

August 21, 2019