On the football field, one former local player was known for his booming kicks. Now, he’ll be getting his kicks – literally and figuratively – playing professional soccer. Mario Perez, who signed earlier this month to play for the Indy…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Area college students, alumni, and community members are invited to attend the spring Kokomo Area Job Fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. The fair provides…
Mayor Dave Kitchell has made his first two appointments of the year. Amber Garrison, a Logansport attorney who was appointed to fill out the term on the Logansport Housing Authority, has been appointed to a full term on the board.…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Before they became parents, José and Maria Aguilar made a hard choice. They left behind their family and farm in Mexico, willing to start over to give their future children a better life in the United States.…
INDIANAPOLIS—For the second year in a row, the Indiana Tobacco Quitline is offering tobacco users free medication to help them quit tobacco use. The nicotine replacement therapy promotion is available now and ends when supplies run out. In the last…
STATEHOUSE – The House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee voted in support of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) to increase the police officers and firefighters pension benefits from the 1977 Fund. The 1977 Fund was established for…
UPDATE: Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be returned to full-staff at sunset on Tuesday, March 19, after lowering them last week to honor former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh. ORIGINAL POST: INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric…
An independent organization that examines crime rates throughout the nation has again accorded Logansport with one of its highest recognitions. (See the rankings here.) Safewise rated Logansport Indiana’s 12th safest city. Its violent crime rate of 1.36 per 1,000 residents…
Security cameras are coming to Logansport’s trails if the city makes its fundraising goal by March 28. With 15 days remaining, $17,395 of the $25,000 goal has been reached. After significant donations by city government, Memorial Hospital Foundation and local…
Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Kral Varhan, MD, FRCSC, to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstruction and arthritis surgery. He brings this extensive expertise to Logansport Memorial…
STATEHOUSE —The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee voted in support of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) that would strengthen the penalties for individuals who fail to stop when a school bus stop arm is extended. When…
A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would comprehensively address school bus safety issues in Indiana today passed the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code by a vote of 9 to 3. Senate Bill 2 would:…
Time is ticking away for Hoosier high school girls to compete against their peers in the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart competition, a skills-based competition designed to encourage girls to pursue cyber-based learning and career opportunities. Indiana is one of 27…
Mayor Dave Kitchell today announced the completion of a Housing Market Potential analysis that confirms robust demand for market-rate housing in Logansport. According to the analysis of Logansport’s housing market potential, the city could support between 280 to 400 new…
Do you know of a Caston alum who has made a significant contribution to society, achieved high levels of success, and/or fulfilled a purpose that serves as a great inspiration to those who will soon be graduating? We encourage individuals…
In keeping with the theme of the International Day of Women, a leading businesswoman in Logansport has been chosen for a city award. Annette Russell of Logansport’s Security Federal Savings Bank is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Mayor Dave…
The Logansport High School Speech Team concluded their 2019 season by placing 7th in the team sweepstakes of Class AA and 14th out of the entire combined non-class divisional IHSFA State Tournament. 87 schools were represented at State, held Saturday,…
Franklin Elementary sent a robotics team to the VEX IQ State Tournament on Saturday, March 9 at Lucas Oil Stadium. In the teamwork portion of the state tournament, Franklin placed 29th out of the 67 teams in their division. There…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is warning taxpayers to be on alert when getting phone calls claiming they have unpaid tax bills. These phone calls are often scams designed to threaten individuals with some sort of law…
Civic Players of Logansport will award a scholarship of up to $500 to a high school student graduating from Caston, Lewis Cass, Logansport, or Pioneer High School this spring. Applicant must have participated in theater with Civic Players, and/or school,…
