Category: Community
Cass County Community Foundation announces $25,000 grant to kick off new “Christmas in the Park” event
Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen today announced a $25,000 grant for the new “Christmas in the Park” light display hosted by the Logansport Parks Department and the Logansport Parks Foundation. The exciting...
Senate Republicans Conclude 2017 Session with Passage of Key Priorities
STATEHOUSE― The Indiana Senate concluded the 2017 legislative session today, completing work on a variety of key legislative priorities. “I applaud the Senate’s efforts to deliver on the priorities we laid out at the...
Holcomb: Lawmakers Accomplished Much with a Spirit of Collaboration
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following comments on the 2017 General Assembly, which concluded its work Saturday: 2017 Legislative Session “Hoosiers should feel good about the work accomplished this session, and—equally...
Head: Bill to Reform E-Liquid Manufacturing, Sales Passes General Assembly
STATEHOUSE – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to reform the regulations for e-liquid manufacturers passed the General Assembly Friday, April 21. E-liquids are the fluids used in e-cigarettes that create...
Friend’s bill to help children with treatment-resistant epilepsy heads to the governor
STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) – State Rep. Bill Friend’s (R-Macy) legislation to allow the use of cannabidiol oil for treatment-resistant epilepsy could soon become law. House Enrolled Act 1148 would allow a person to...
General Assembly approves $40 million for Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus transformation
KOKOMO, Ind. —Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus will undergo a transformation over the next few years, thanks to the $40 million earmarked for the project in the 2017-2019 biennial state budget approved today...
Head: Senate Concludes 2017 Session With Passage of State Budget, Road-Funding Plan
STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) praised today’s passage of a new state budget that provides significant funding increases for education and a road funding plan that provides a long-term, sustainable blueprint for...
Tri Kappa’s Great Late Adult Egg Hunt happens Fri., April 21, 2017!
Logansport, the little kids have had their egg hunt fun…now it’s time for Tri Kappa’s Great Late Adult Egg Hunt! The event is for high school age and up ONLY. It will this Friday,...
Most of Indiana at Risk for Severe Weather Today
The majority of Indiana is at risk for severe weather today. The National Weather Service indicates that most of the state is at a slight risk for severe weather, while southwest, southeast and northwest...
Paving on 300E between Perrysburg and 200N set for April 20-24
Paving work will be underway on 300E between Perrysburg Road and 200N starting Thursday, April 20. The work will continue during working hours on Friday and Monday, weather permitting. The road will remain open...
Food Finders Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign
Lafayette – This week, Walmart launched its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. The Feeding America nationwide network of 200...
JW Marriott To Celebrate ‘Greatest CITY in Racing’ with Huge Indy 500 Message
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – The Indianapolis skyline will again celebrate the Month of May and the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, with a JW Marriott façade...
Famed Chicago Blackhawks Performer Cornelison To Sing ‘Back Home Again In Indiana’ before Start of 101st Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS – Jim Cornelison, renowned for his stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Chicago Blackhawks’ home games, will sing “Back Home Again In Indiana” before the start of the 101st Running of the...
Attorney General Curtis Hill reminds Hoosiers to beware of IRS phone scams even as tax season concludes
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is reminding Hoosiers to beware of scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents over the phone, demanding money and threatening legal action. As tax season comes...
Logansport seeking ‘Safe Place’ certification, program
A nationwide initiative aimed at improving public safety through community networking is expected to be launched here later this year. The “Safe Place” program, recognizable through yellow placards similar to yield signs that read...
Cass County tax bills have been mailed, spring installment due May 10, 2017
Cass Co. real estate tax bills have been mailed and spring installment payments are due on May 10, 2017. The drop box is now located on Court St., on the south side of the...
Energy Assistance ends May 12 – apply now so you don’t miss out!
As the weather continues to be undecided, HOT then COLD, Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services would like to remind the community that we continue to accept applications for enrollment in the...
McQuinn named ‘Citizen of the Week’
A local woman who has been a tireless advocate of recognizing veterans and their contributions is this week’s honoree as the Logansport Citizen of the Week. When the World War II Honor Roll was...
Ivy Tech Kokomo and Logansport campuses set Express Enrollment Day for April 19, 2017
KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College campuses in Kokomo and Logansport will be among sites participating in a Statewide Express Enrollment Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 19. Statewide Express Enrollment Day...
Donald Davidson fundraiser set for April 28
The man who is a walking encyclopedia of Indianapolis 500 knowledge will make a special trip to Logansport to talk about Logansport’s entry in the race and answer trivia questions from race fans. Indy...
Celebrate Community College Month
When it comes to attending college or pursuing a career, everyone’s goals are different. For some, it is important to get into the workforce quickly in an in-demand, high-paying career. For others, they are...
Ivy Tech to offer Certified Professional Food Manager Course in Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering an instructor-led training course April 24 and 26 to prepare students to take the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) certification exam. The two-day class will...
Riverside Historic District approved
Logansport’s fourth historic district – and first since the 1980s – has been created by the Logansport Historic Preservation Commission. Thursday morning, the commission voted 4-0 to create the district, which will now bereferred...
Citizens Energy Group renews sponsorship of 500 Festival Volunteer Program
INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that Citizens Energy Group will return as the presenting sponsor of...
Easter 2017 Events & Closings
Check out our list of Easter weekend events here. The Cass County Government Building (Courthouse) will be closed Friday, April 14, 2017 in observance of Good Friday. All City of Logansport offices along with...
Fairgoers to celebrate “Wonderful World of Food” at 2017 Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS -Indiana State Fair patrons may want to bring much bigger appetites to the annual event this summer after Fair officials today announced its 2017 theme, the “Wonderful World of Food.” We all love...
Ivy Tech and IU Kokomo Job Fair will feature more than 125 employers
KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 125 north central Indiana employers are planning to participate in the spring Kokomo Area Job Fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Kokomo...
City of Logansport announces 50/50 residential sidewalk & curbing program
The City of Logansport is pleased to announce assistance for sidewalk and curbing repairs for Logansport homeowners. The City will pay 50% of the cost of repairs made by the City’s concrete contractor, M...
Goose Creek flood plain may be narrowed
Logansport, Cass County and state officials are working together on a project that would reduce the impact of sudden flash floods on the city’s south side. Last week, Mayor Dave Kitchell, Deputy Mayor Mercedes...
New 500 Forward Initiative To Accelerate Celebration of 101st Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today a new collaborative community effort, 500 Forward, to elevate and extend celebrations surrounding the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil and the Month of May....
Social Security Launches First “National Social Security Month” in April
Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, invites everyone to celebrate the first National Social Security Month in April by taking five steps toward financial security at www.socialsecurity.gov/5-steps-toward-your-financial-security. During the month, Social Security...
Caston student to receive Cato Memorial Scholarship
The Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. is pleased to announce this year’s group of 13 senior student athletes who will be honored next week with the 2017 C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship Awards....
