CASS COUNTY - Leo Burns has announced his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for re-election as Cass County Circuit Court Judge. Judge Burns is seeking his second term as Circuit Court Judge. He was first elected in November of 2006. Prior to being elected judge, he was Logansport City Attorney, and practiced law as a partner in the Leeman and Burns Law office. He also served as Cass County deputy prosecuting attorney from 1986-2000. Judge Burns is a graduate of Purdue University and the Valparaiso School of Law.

LOGANSPORT - The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that a ground breaking ceremony is being held to kick-off the construction of the Eel River Run, a multi-use trail within the city limits. The groundbreaking will be held on Tuesday, February 7th at 5 p.m. at the future Stonewall Park, on the north side of 4th & High Streets.

The Eel River Run multi-use trail will run from the east end of Riverside Park, to the west on the north side of Race Street, to the west side of 7th Street, to the north side of High Street spanning the length of sidewalk from 7th Street almost to 3rd Street.

Riverside Park and Race Street will receive brand new 10' wide walking paths. High Street sidewalks will be repaired as necessary all along the length of the trail. All intersections will be clearly marked and corners will be constructed with handicap accessible ramps. In addition, Riverside Park will get designated parking areas, and the new greenspace at 4th & High Streets will be called Stonewall Park. Construction will begin the week of February 13th with the demolition of scrub trees along Race Street, and at Stonewall Park. In addition, the north drive at Riverside Park will be removed to be replaced with the trail, and designated parking. Drivers using North Riverside Drive, Race Street, 7th Street, and

High Street should expect minor traffic delays as work is being completed along the construction area.

INDIANAPOLIS - Numerous members of the Indiana State Police are assisting with various aspects of security surrounding the Super Bowl in Indianapolis. That includes Sergeant Tony Slocum, the Public Information Officer from the Peru Post...

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Come kickoff on Sunday, Sergeant Slocum will not be in the stadium...

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Sergeant Tony Slocum, with the Indiana State Police.

CASS COUNTY - Even through the winter months, some work is taking place on the Hoosier Heartland. Jim Pinkerton, a Spokesman from the Laporte District with INDOT, says it is weather-dependant...

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Pinkerton, who notes that it won't be long before all of bid lettings have taken place, notes that land acquisition is on-going...

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Jim Pinkerton, a Spokesman from INDOT's Laporte District.

CASS COUNTY - 2012 is a milestone year for the United Way of Cass County. Spokeswoman Stephanie Patacsil says it revolves around the number 75...

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Your help is needed on a couple of fronts, including with LIVE United Day...

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They are also in search of relatives of the first Board of Directors...

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Stephanie Patacsil. If you have any questions, contact the United Way office.

CASS COUNTY - One of the challenges officials with Cass-Pulaski Community Corrections continue to deal with involves products like K-2, otherwise known as SPICE, and bath salts. Here's Director Dave Wegner...

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A measure is under consideration at the Statehouse that would enact a stronger ban on synthetic chemicals like bath salts, and K2. That's something Wegner says needs to be approved...

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A law passed by the General Assembly last session also dealing with banning SPICE.

LOGANSPORT - Applications for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program are now available to commercial business or property owners within the Logan’s Landing district. The program offers 50% matching funding up to $5,000 per property for eligible improvements. Activities eligible for funding include awnings, exterior painting, exterior lighting, windows, installation of a new brick façade, and façade maintenance/restoration.

For an application, or further information about the program, contact Logan’s Landing at 574-722-9345, or by e-mail at lldirector@loganslanding.com. Funding is limited, so applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

CASS COUNTY - There is good news to pass along concerning the Salvation Army's Campaign. Todd Miller is the Finance Chairman, and has the news...

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Something new took place this year as well..

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Todd Miller.

CASS COUNTY - The 2-1-1 Week Reception location has changed to 401 E. Broadway (United Way office). It will take place Monday at 11 am. You are asked to come and support Cass County Resource Network's Family Stability Task Force, which is working hard to make access to services easier for people in Cass County.

Governor Mitch Daniels issued this statement about HEA 1001, which he signed Wednesday:

“Seven years of evidence and experience ultimately demonstrated that Indiana did need a right-to-work law to capture jobs for which, despite our highly rated business climate, we are not currently being considered.

“This law won’t be a magic answer but we’ll be far better off with it. I respect those who have objected but they have alarmed themselves unnecessarily: no one’s wages will go down, no one’s benefits will be reduced, and the right to organize and bargain collectively is untouched and intact.

“The only change will be a positive one. Indiana will improve still further its recently earned reputation as one of America’s best places to do business, and we will see more jobs and opportunity for our young people and for all those looking for a better life.”