Galveston News

Paige McKinley and Shawn Johnson have plans to wed at 4 p.m. July 8, 2009, in Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica.

Five years ago, Bill Pelfree began a long journey to sobriety after abusing drugs for most of his life.

Cass County cleared another hurdle this week in its quest for a wind farm project.

Girls should be commended Chris Lewis of Galveston sends this Cheer for Savannah Lewis and Jessica Varnell's concern for the animals at the Kokomo Humane Society: "Most recently, two 10-year-old girls from Galveston, went around a Galveston neighborhood selling handmade jewelry to raise money for the animals at the Kokomo Humane Society.

In what was viewed as retaliation by town residents, the Galveston Town Council refused to place local businessman Bruce Moss on the agenda.

Howard County arrests Thursday, 6:30 a.m., deputies arrested Cheryl Herring, 39, Marion, at the Howard County jail, on a warrant for petition to revoke.

The following second graders in Miss Roller's class at Galveston Elementary School have recently been notified that their poems have been chosen for publication in the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans, 2009 Edition: Buzz by Trevor Bentley; My Funny Dog by Eric Bird; Money Friends by Cameron Bogue; My Snake by Chaese Butzin; My Fat Pumpkin by ...

Cass County veterans received recognition for their sacrifices during a Memorial Day parade that drew hundreds to observe the national holiday.

Concerned about a possible environmental hazard developing outside Galveston, the Cass County Board of Health and town consultants this week offered their plan to expand the town's sewer service to a nearby subdivision.

Usage at the Logansport/Cass County Public Library continues to rise, according to statistics presented to the library board this week.

Howard County Arrests Monday, 7:15 a.m., state police arrested Kaula Brown, 20, 100 block of West 300 South, at home, on a warrant for purchase of more than 3 grams of precursor in a week.

With no funds guaranteed to support all-day kindergarten, members of the Southeastern School Board cut the program for the 2009-10 school year.

Want to go? What: Southeastern School Board meeting When: 7 p.m. today Where: Board conference room, Lewis Cass High School.

For the most part, the new design got positive reviews. "I just love it," one reader said in a voicemail first thing Monday morning.

The town of Galveston is in negotiations to lease the former Red Barn convenience store for conversion into police headquarters and the creation of a town court.

Council should address issues You have to give the folks in Galveston credit for their tenacity.

The majority of Kokomo-area schools stayed in the same category ranking in school accountability rankings released Wednesday.

Galveston considering Plan Commission alliance. By KEN de la BASTIDE For the Pharos-Tribune GALVESTON - After 90 minutes of debate, the Galveston Town Council agreed to consider joining an alliance with the Logansport and Cass County Plan Commission.

Galveston citizens group seeks enforcement of ordinances. By KEVIN LILLY Pharos-Tribune news editor GALVESTON - Hundreds are expected to turn out for this evening's Galveston town board meeting.

Wednesday 10:17 a.m. - Theft. Someone reportedly stole prescription medication from a residence on Central Avenue.