News & Information for Cass County, Indiana
GET TO KNOW: Special Olympics Area 5
We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All...
Governor Pence Announces Intention to Nominate Eric Holcomb as Lieutenant Governor
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced his intention to nominate Eric Holcomb as the next lieutenant governor of Indiana, following current Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann’s announcement that she will resign to pursue the...
First human case of Zika virus confirmed in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS—State health officials today announced the first Indiana case of Zika virus infection in a non-pregnant resident who recently traveled to Haiti. This individual’s illness, which was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control...
Jobs of 2 LMU employees reinstated
Two of the Logansport Municipal Utilities employees who received notices they had been terminated will be going back on the job. Mayor Dave Kitchell announced late this afternoon that the employees who received notices...
Logansport students selected for 2016 Indiana All State Honor Choirs
Twenty-eight Logansport area students recently participated in the 2016 Indiana All State Honor Choirs. The students spent two days rehearsing and performing at the Indiana Music Education Association’s annual conference in Fort Wayne’s Embassy...
Randy Head announces candidacy for Indiana Attorney General
LOGANSPORT, IN – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) announced yesterday at the Cass County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Attorney General at the Indiana Republican State...
Logansport HS Speech Team places 2nd at Rossville
The Logansport High School Speech Team placed 2nd out of 16 schools at the Rossville Invitational on February 6, 2016. Individual awards went to: Radio: TJ Caroway, 3rd Discussion: Brayden Riley, 2nd; Jon Raderstorf,...
Ivy Tech sets additional Parent Night in Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. — After a standing-room-only response in January, Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus is scheduling an additional Parent Night to help parents of area high school seniors get ready for life after...
2016 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Finish Line 500 Festival 5K medals pay tribute to 100th Running of the Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today revealed the finisher’s medals for the 2016 One America 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and...
GUEST COLUMN: Winds of change are blowing, but opportunities will not be blown
We have invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the City of Logansport in a monthly column. Since Jan. 1, I’ve been asked many times what it’s like to be mayor, or...
Logansport’s 3rd Bicentennial Citizen named
A very special Special Olympian has been named the third recipient of a new city award. Jessica Crook, 36, who won a gold medal in swimming at the International Special Olympics in Beijing, is...
GET TO KNOW: Norris Insurance
We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All...
Free bus service expanded in Logansport
After examining results of a pilot program, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has decided to retain and expand a free transit service to local residents. Beginning April 1, 2016, Logansport residents will be able to...
Caston seeking Distinguished Alumni nominations
During the month of February 2016 Caston School Corporation is seeking nominations for this year’s group of Caston Distinguished Alumni. Do you know of a Caston Alumni who has made a significant contribution to...
Logansport Band students honored
Logansport Bands is proud of the following students that have been chosen to regional, collegiate, Music Educators, and Allstate bands this year. Indiana Bandmasters All-Region Honor Band grades 7-9: Derek Bergstedt, Caroline Boyd, Hector...
Indiana students to get free FAFSA filing help at College Goal Sunday 2016
INDIANAPOLIS – Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 42 sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set...
Faye Riddleberger Scholarship apps for 2016-2017 due March 14, 2016
The committee for the Faye Riddleberger Scholarship Trust is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Fifteen scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each. The scholarship is for one year only. ...
Watch for School Buses with Stop Arms Extended
Peru – Recently, officers working from the Indiana State Police Peru Post have fielded complaints of motorists disregarding school bus stop arms when bus drivers were picking up or dropping off children. During the...
Logansport honors 2nd “Bicentennial Citizen”
A former Indiana legislator who is a Sagamore of the Wabash recipient has been bestowed the honor of being Logansport’s second “Bicentennial Citizen of the Week.” Bob Sabatini, who served in the Indiana General...
2016 scholarships available at Logansport Memorial Hospital
Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to offer local high school students the opportunity to receive scholarships for higher education through two of its fundraising extensions – the Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Volunteer...
Free Tax Preparation is Available for incomes under $62,000
Volunteers trained and certified by the IRS are launching free tax preparation sites throughout Indiana. These Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide sites completed approximately 40,000 tax returns and helped return millions...
Franklin Elementary School 2015-2016 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll
Congratulations to the Franklin Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year! All Star Award KDG – Lucy Angle, Nakara Bingle, Levi Briggs, Katlyn...
Landis Elementary School 2015-2016 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll
Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Landis Elementary School! Kindergarten All Stars Daniela Abarca, Miguel Calderon, Kendyl Collins, Eva Cook,...
GET TO KNOW: Clifford’s Clips Professional Dog Grooming Shop
We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All...
City of Logansport accepting 2016 Roadblock Applications
The City of Logansport is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations for 2016 roadblocks. Roadblocks will be held on Market Street at the light at 3rd Street. Applications can be downloaded from the City...
Logansport Police Department accepting applications for patrol officers
The Logansport Police Department is accepting applications for the position of probationary patrolman. The department currently has four openings. Applications can be picked up in the Police Department Record Division on the 2nd floor...
City appointments made to building corporation
Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell announced today that a city entity that was established in a previous administration will continue. The Logansport Building Corporation will be led by three one-year appointees, City Councilman Dave Morris,...
Fairview Elementary School 1st Semester 2015-2016 Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students who made the 2015-2016 1st Semester Honor Roll at Fairview Elementary School! SEMESTER 1 Grading Period 1 All Star Students Kindergarten -MATH: Shayla Anglin, Carter Bean, Geavonie Clemente, Abigail...
Logansport Memorial Hospital Partners with Outcomes-Based Healthcare Firm Studer Group®
Logansport Memorial Hospital is excited to announce a new partnership with Studer Group®, an outcomes-based healthcare performance improvement firm based in Pensacola, Florida. Logansport Memorial Hospital and Studer Group, a Huron Healthcare solution, share...
Hoosiers can donate to public education on tax forms
State Rep. Tim Harman (R-Bremen) announced that Hoosiers can now make a donation to Indiana’s public schools when filing this year’s taxes. “Hoosiers can conveniently donate to any public K-12 school in Indiana by...
Logan’s Landing receives Endangered Places Grant
Indiana Landmarks has notified Logan’s Landing that their recent application for a $2500 Efroymson Family Endangered Places Grant has been approved. This funding will be matched by $500 from Logan’s Landing. This grant funding...
Galveston Elementary 2nd Quarter & First Semester 2015-2016 Honor Rolls
Congratulations to the following Galveston Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Second Quarter “A” HONOR ROLL 4th Grade Faith Abbott, Maria...
