Singer slated at Neal Home
The Neal Home, 2518 George St., will host J. Jay Brook, international vocal entertainer, from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.
Brook will be performing live with his blend of musical entertainment. The community is invited to see this performance.
For more information and to make a reservation, call (574) 753-3920. Refreshments will be served.
Community center plans soup supper
ROCKFIELD — A chili and vegetable soup supper is planned from 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 28 at the Rockfield Community Center.
Also available will be coney dogs, ham sandwiches, pie, cake and soft drinks. Donations will be accepted.
The event is sponsored by the Rockfield Community Club, and all proceeds will go to town improvements.
Cass Y to offer Biddy Boot Camp
The Cass County Family Y is offering a Biddy Boot Camp to all children ages 3 to 5.
This program is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. beginning March 31 and meets every Tuesday.
This program is designed to introduce children to fun and different forms of activity. Each week a different physical challenge will be offered for the participants.
For information, call (574) 753-5141.
Center presents program on Lewis
KEWANNA — On April 25, Mahseh Center at Lake Bruce will be hosting an opportunity to spend time with Dr. Edwin Brown and learn more about C.S. Lewis, author of “The Chronicles of Narnia” and “Mere Christianity.”
Ed is a Harvard-educated physician who has traveled the world for business and ministry purposes and has been involved in numerous projects that have brought him in contact with a fascinating array of political, business and Christian leaders.
Ed will host a two-part seminar focusing primarily on Lewis. The 90 minute-sessions will start at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 25 at Mahseh and will be open to 50 people.
Mahseh Center is at 1516 N. Lake Shore Drive, Kewanna, on the east side of Lake Bruce. The cost is $35 per person and $50 per couple with lunch included.
For further information, call Mark Eckel at the Mahseh Web site (www. mahseh.org), or Rob Wingerter at (317) 769-3445, or mail a check with name and address to Mahseh Ministries Inc., 9902E 200S, Zionsville IN 46077.
Genealogy workshop set in Fulton County
ROCHESTER — A free genealogy workshop for night owls will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday in the Fulton County Museum. It is for adults, 4-H, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and all interested persons.
April Gross, assistant system administrator at the Rochester Library, will speak about the genealogy resources in the library and will tell of her own research and what she has learned. April also will discuss her plans to take photos of all the tombstones in Fulton County to compliment Wendell Tombaugh’s survey, which he published in books and on www.fulco.lib.in.us.
Attendees are urged to bring their own genealogy problems.
Help will be available for research in the museum’s Tetzlaff Reference Room and on the computer.
Tenderloin dinner slated for April
WALTON — The Walton Lions Club will host a handbreaded tenderloin dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 11 at the Lions Den.
The meal will consist of a handbreaded tenderloin, french fries, cole slaw and drink.
Tickets in advance are $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Tickets at the door will be $7 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at the Walton Public Library or from any Lions Club member.
Walton Lions offer doughnuts
WALTON — The Walton Lions Club will host their monthly doughnut fry from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 11 at the Lions Den on Depot Street in Walton.
The Lions make their own yellow and chocolate cake doughnuts, and the cost is $4 a dozen.
All proceeds from the doughnuts are used to provide scholarships and assist needy students with eyewear.
Local News
Area briefs March 24
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No jail for driver in fatal hit-and-run
A 25-year-old Logansport man admitted Thursday to leaving the scene of a deadly wreck last year, but he will not serve any time in jail as the result of a plea agreement.
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Board backs 51 percent spike in utility rates
For Paul Hartman, the issue facing the Logansport Stormwater Management Board is pretty simple.
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13-foot statue celebrating arts to stand in Logan
Logan’s Landing danced a little closer Thursday to sprucing up the downtown area and crafting the arts and design district it’s been longing to create.
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Stormwater board OKs rate increase
The Logansport Stormwater Management Board this morning approved a 51 percent increase in its monthly rates.
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LHS senior prank
As a senior prank, Logansport High School students moved the cow from in front of Happy Burger West to the Berry Bowl this morning. It was all in good fun, though. Bob Shanks, the owner of Happy Burger, was even on hand to pose for pictures.
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‘It’s not about you’: Local mom shares journey of adopting foster children
Foster parenting isn’t always easy, says Juanita Jackson. Between caseworker visits and baby-sitting restrictions, the 42-year-old balances work and caring for five children as a single mom.
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Longtime Lewis Cass teacher fired over license
Notwithstanding the impassioned pleas on Scott Rouch’s behalf, the Southeastern school board unanimously voted to cancel his teaching contract for “neglect of duty and other just causes.”
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Jeremy Franklin charged with two felonies
A special prosecutor this week filed three charges, including two felony counts, against the son of the Logansport mayor.
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Logan multiplex still in the works
Plans for a multiplex in Logansport are still in the works, but at least one city official hoped the process would move a bit quicker.
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Ambulances moving: Hospital says change will save $200,000
Rural/Metro, Cass County’s newest ambulance service, told Logansport Memorial Hospital that it plans to move out of the ambulance garage at the end of its lease in September.
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