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Plans for Logansport’s Mardi Gras festivities have the 2017 Krewe of Aquarius busy working behind the scenes to make this year’s event the biggest and best celebration ever. The theme selected for this year’s parade is “A Time to Remember”, with float designers challenged to think about some of their favorite moments in their lives, or times in history that have significant meaning. The parade will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 PM. Chairman Teresa Stephens asks that all parade entries be lined up at Logansport High School by 4:30 PM in order to be judged. The parade route will remain as last year’s…proceeding down Hwy 5, and turning right on Hwy 84, running through downtown Logansport (not the new section). No horses are allowed and no candy will be permitted as a throw. Riders will be able to throw trinkets such as beads, cups, doubloons, stuffed animals, etc. from both sides of the float.

During the regular meeting of the Stonewall Town Council, discussion arose about the financial feasibility of continuing the Stonewall Police Department. Councilman Randy Rogers asked to address the Council and guests in attendance about MPERS (Municipal Police Employees Retirement System), and stated to his understanding that the Town would have to generate more sales tax and/or a property tax, which the Town of Stonewall currently does not have, to be able to meet MPERS requirements. Rodgers continued that he estimated the dollar amount to be a 40 mil tax to cover today’s cost and realistically a 50 mil tax to cover future costs. Since the citizens of Stonewall just refused some renewals that were around a 1 mil, Rodgers doesn’t think that the Town could get a property tax to pass.

In January 2017, outstanding students from across the United States will gather in the nation’s capital for the Presidential Inauguration Leadership Summit. During this five-day program, which takes place amid the excitement of the Inauguration of the President of the United States, Summit Scholars will gain a deeper understanding of the history behind the electoral process and the rich traditions surrounding the Presidential Inauguration. Josie Hitt, a junior at Logansport High School, has been chosen to attend the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States. Summit Scholars will be inspired to become change agents while hearing from an unparalleled slate of speakers, including Malala Yousafzai, General Colin Powell, Spike Lee, Abby Wambach, Carly Fiorina, Governor Martin O’Malley, and more.

Nathan E. Graham Jr. (Ensign United States Navy) is the first former Wolverine Battalion Cadet to earn a commission in the United States Armed Forces. While attending Mansfield High School Nathan excelled in the JROTC program, culminating with his selection to serve as the Corps of Cadets Battalion Commander his senior year, 2012-2013. Upon graduating from MHS Nathan accepted a Navy SROTC scholarship, attending Southern University in Baton Rouge. During his time at SU Nathan displayed exceptional focus and desire to accomplish his goal, graduating and commissioning in 3 years.