Category: Community
Indiana Pork to Feature New Sandwich during State Fair
Indiana Pork will showcase a new food item for the 2017 Indiana State Fair “Taste of Indiana” contest. The Peanut Butter Pineapple Pork Burger features the famous ground burger topped with a pineapple ring...
Cass County Visitor’s Bureau announces new addition to “Discover Cass County” app
The Cass County Visitor’s Bureau announces the launch of the “Pop-Up Art & History Trail” in downtown Logansport. Funded through a Quick-Impact Placebased Grant from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and the Indiana...
Peconga named ‘Citizen of the Week’
A Logansport man who has been instrumental in bringing thousands of visitors to Logansport and supporting girls athletics is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Bob Peconga has been an active tournament...
IUK looking for small business projects
Small business projects are currently being accepted for consideration for this fall’s Collegiate Management program, where senior level Indiana University Kokomo business majors work under the supervision of an IUK professor and Indiana Small...
Residents asked to report flood or tornado damage to Cass County Emergency Management
The Cass County Emergency Management Agency would like to have residents and businesses who had flood or tornado damage from the recent flooding and/or tornado events we have had recently, to please report it...
Delphi Investigation Continues; Indiana State Police release composite sketch
Delphi, IN – The Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, FBI, Delphi Police Department and the Indiana State Police are requesting assistance to identify the person depicted in this sketch who is believed to be connected...
Trine University – Logansport recognizes July Student of the Month
Trine University is proud to announce that Christopher Jones is the July 2017 Student of the Month. Chris graduated in 2014 from Logansport High School with over 20 dual credits giving him a real...
Arts Commission seeks nominations for Indiana Poet Laureate
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is currently accepting nominations for Indiana State Poet Laureate. The Indiana Poet Laureate represents the state and the art of poetry through the development and implementation of programming to...
Open Public Comment Period for Indiana’s Plan to Implement the Every Student Succeeds Act
INDIANAPOLIS – The public comment period for the first draft Indiana’s plan to fulfill the new federal education requirements, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), is open though 11:59 p.m. (ET) on...
VanNatter’s bill prioritizing clean water signed into law
NEW BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW: State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) (seated, left) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb (seated, second from left) at a ceremonial signing July 12 at the Statehouse. Holcomb signed two bills into...
Indiana Transportation Museum plans new location in Logansport
LOGANSPORT, INDIANA – The Mayor of Logansport, Indiana and the Noblesville-based Indiana Transportation Museum have discussed establishing a northern Indiana location for the Museum’s trains, rolling stock and excursions. The announcement of a memorandum...
Gov. Holcomb Announces Construction Plan for First Five Years of Indiana’s ‘Next Level Roads’ Initiative
Cass County is slated to receive an investment of more than $30 million as part of the Next Level Indiana roads initiative. This includes 109 miles of resurfaced roads and 16 bridges rehabilitated or...
Help for flooding victims available at Fairview Elementary
The American Red Cross is still set up at Fairview Elementary to help those affected from the flooding. They will stay open through the night and reassess tomorrow (7/14). Damage assessment teams are surveying...
Baker chosen ‘Citizen of the Week’
A retiring Cass County official has been recognized with a special city honor. Virginia Baker, the county’s voter registration deputy, has been named Logansport’s Citizen of the Week. Born in Peru, she moved to...
Social Security Announces New Online Service for Replacement Social Security Cards in Indiana
The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Indiana available through its my Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that residents...
DNR State Fair Fishing Pond, State Parks booth need volunteers
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says it needs hundreds of people to assist kids around the State Fair Fishing Pond. The 2017 Indiana State Fair runs from Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August...
Galveston boy pulled from creek
Galveston, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a 6 year old boy in Galveston. At approximately 8:15 pm last evening, first responders were dispatched to the area of the Galveston Park...
AG Hill aims to protect storm victims after severe weather crosses state
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is urging residents to be vigilant when seeking restoration and repair work in the wake of damage caused by recent thunderstorms. Parts of Indiana are experiencing flooding this...
NASCAR Fans: Race To Receive Limited Edition Jeff Gordon Bobblehead with Purchase of Four Brickyard 400 Products
INDIANAPOLIS – NASCAR fans, especially those of recently retired legend Jeff Gordon, have even more incentive to purchase tickets and other products for the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 on July 21-23 at...
July 10-11 Storm Updates
Wednesday, July 12: Water has receded and many roads that were closed yesterday, including State Road 29, State Road 218 and SR 18 are now considered passable and high water signs have been removed....
Flash flooding causes evacuations on Logansport’s south side, Fairview Elementary opens as evacuation center
This post will not be updated. Find the latest info here. TUESDAY: JULY 11: Cass Transit City Bus will be running but Cass Transit is operating on limited service because radios are down due...
Heckard crowned Miss Cass County 2017
Pictured above: Ali Williams, Malley Ronk,Jael Forker, Shailin Heckard, Jennifer Crafford, Mallory Minnick. Photo by Phill Dials for Cass County Communication Network The Cass County 4-H Fair began Sunday with the crowning of Miss...
Cass Co. Recycling District sets 2017 dates for Farm/Ag Plastic Collection & Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
The following information is from Cass County Recycling District director Sacha Teague: The Cass County Recycling District has some upcoming events to share with the community. First, I’d like to introduce the public to...
Day By Day at the 2017 Cass County 4-H Fair
Here’s a look at some of the activities happening at the 2017 Cass County 4-H Fair. Open Class and Community Center: Monday-Friday, Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Merchants Buildings: Monday-Friday, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m...
Orientations for 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
The Cass County Community Foundation has set orientation dates and times for the 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Students graduating high school in 2018 who wish to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community...
Street resurfacing projects on East Market, 4th, 5th and Cicott Streets
The City of Logansport’s street resurfacing project will resume Monday, July 10, 2017. Grinding will begin Monday on East Market from 25th to Longtree Lane, followed by 4th and 5th Streets and Cicott Street...
Area legislators appointed to interim study committees
When Indiana’s part-time legislature is not in session, lawmakers serve on interim study committees that meet to review the state’s top issues, as identified by the General Assembly during the prior legislative session. Study...
2017 Cops Cycling for Survivors Bicycle Ride around Indiana
Monday, July 10, 2017, will mark the start of the 16th annual Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana. A departure ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. EDT at the Police and...
AG Hill: IRS phone scams still prevalent even after tax season
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is asking Hoosiers to be cautious of scammers acting as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents over the phone, demanding money and threatening legal action. Even after tax season has...
Miss Cass County 2017 will be crowned July 9
Karli DeHaven’s final duty as Miss Cass County 2016 will be crowning her successor on the opening night of the 2017 Cass County 4-H Fair. Eleven women will compete for the title of Miss...
Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and...
GUEST COLUMN: At 18-month mark, plans being made, fiscal realities clear for City of Logansport
We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. “Make no little plans” are words general attributed to Daniel Burnham, the man who came up with a...
