Tax revolt to be held in Winamac

Local News

Discussion

April 8, 2009

From Staff Reports Pharos-Tribune Wed Apr 08, 2009, 11:37 AM EDT

WINAMAC — Winamac will be the site of one of many “Tax Day Tea Party” events scheduled across the country on April 15.

The protests were inspired by comments made by CNBC’s Rick Santelli on the Feb. 19 edition of “Squawk Box,” in which he questioned the federal mortgage bailout and challenged the government’s effort to spend its way to prosperity by passing legislation that promotes bad behavior and punishes success.

“People in these small towns like Winamac, Knox, Culver, and Royal Center feel like they don’t have a voice,” event organizer Douglas Roth said. “We want an event that unites all of these people together in a way that they know they will be heard.”

Roth encouraged residents to turn out for the event “with tasteful, appropriate signage” and American flags.

A man portraying Thomas Paine will address the crowd at 6 p.m., and petitions will be circulated for forwarding to the president and appropriate members of Congress.

For more information, to make a donation or to volunteer, contact Roth by email at getengaged@ymail.com.

Text Only | Photo Reprints

Local News

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.

May 25, 2012
Board backs 51 percent spike in utility rates
For Paul Hartman, the issue facing the Logansport Stormwater Management Board is pretty simple.

May 25, 2012
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.

May 25, 2012
Stormwater board OKs rate increase
The Logansport Stormwater Management Board this morning approved a 51 percent increase in its monthly rates.

May 24, 2012
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.
May 24, 2012
‘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.

May 24, 2012 1 Photo
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.”

May 24, 2012
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.

May 24, 2012 1 Photo
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.

May 24, 2012
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.

May 23, 2012 1 Photo
More Local News Headlines

Local News

Search Results

Discussion

Tax revolt to be held in Winamac

Cass County commissioners recently passed an ordinance giving three departments the authority to issue tickets to individuals whose properties are in violation of county codes. Do you support this move?

Site Map

Contact Us