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Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Law enforcement cracking down on impaired driving over Labor Day Weekend 2023

INDIANAPOLIS —Indiana troopers are joining other troopers along the nation’s interstate corridors to deter impaired driving during the Labor Day weekend. The border-to-border enforcement effort is taking place as a part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement…

September 1, 2023

Community, Press Release

Pets R Us offering $30 adoption fees for 30 days in September 2023

Pets R Us, in honor of the Cass County Community Foundation’s (CCCF) 30th anniversary, will launch a $30 for 30 days at the animal shelter /for all dog and cat adoption fees in September. Pets R Us celebrates the 30…

September 1, 2023

Community

4C Health Awarded HRSA Grant to Address Cass County Youth Substance Use Prevention and Programming

4C Health (formally Four County) was recently awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health federal grant to advance youth substance use prevention and treatment in Cass County. The funding awarded to 4C Health will…

September 1, 2023

Community, Reminders

Labor Day Closures and Observances

Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to…

September 1, 2023

Community, Press Release

Organizations hosting projects for Live United Day 2023

Here’s some info that’s been shared by organizations that are hosting volunteer projects for Live United Day – September 8, 2023. Live United Day is a community-wide day of action and caring that has been organized by United Way of…

September 1, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Area firefighters complete training

Thirteen students recently completed the Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics course conducted by the Cass County Emergency Management Agency. This course is for fire personnel preparing to take on supervisory roles in their respective departments and leads to certification by…

September 1, 2023

Community, Press Release

Lt. Gov. Crouch, OCRA award 17 communitiesover $11 million in federal grants

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced 17 rural Indiana communities will receive $11.1 million in federal grant funding to create and expand community facilities, and improve water infrastructure. “I applaud the local leaders across Indiana who always take…

August 31, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Update on August 31, 2023 crash at 600 East and US 24

On Thursday, August 31, 2023 at approximately 12:11 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received numerous calls of a two-vehicle crash at County Road 600 East and US 24. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.…

August 31, 2023

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Gov. Holcomb announces historic expansion for 21st Century Scholars Program

More than 40,000 students have been automatically enrolled in the 2027 cohort, up from 20,000 in the previous cohort INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) today announced that over 40,000 students have…

August 30, 2023

Community

Live entertainment for Cass and surrounding counties for August 30-Sept. 3, 2023

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for August 30 – Sept. 3, 2023. UPDATED – Aug 30th 6am PLEASE SHARE LOGANSPORT WED – 30th Bonus Pints – Trivia –…

August 30, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Update on August 30, 2023 Industrial Accident

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at approximately 10:53 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call of a possible electrical explosion at the BW Fusion plant locate at 3155 West County Road 300 South. Several deputies from the Cass County…

August 30, 2023

Obituaries

Gavin Joseph Griffin

Gavin Joseph Griffin, 16, of Galveston, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born June 17, 2007, in Indianapolis to Brent Edward Griffin and Corinna June Stilwell. Gavin had lived in Galveston all of his life. He was…

August 30, 2023

Obituaries

Evelyn Marie Strasser

Evelyn Marie Strasser, 87 of Lucerne, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, in the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Born May 2, 1936, in Cass County, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn “Bill” and Hazel (Cheney)…

August 30, 2023

Obituaries

Donna D. Geisler

Donna D. Geisler, 76, of Logansport, passed away in the emergency room of Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, after being life-lined following an apparent heart attack. Born April 30, 1947, in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late…

August 30, 2023

Obituaries

John Robert Grant

John Robert Grant, 84, of Ft. Wayne, formerly of Logansport, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, at his residence in Fort Wayne. Born on January 2, 1939, John was the beloved son of the late Ralph J. Grant and…

August 30, 2023

Obituaries

Joseph A. Schlick

Joseph A. Schlick, age 91, Logansport, passed away at 9:32 a.m. Tuesday, August 29th, at WoodBridge Health Campus. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 7th, at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church. Father…

August 30, 2023

Community, Press Release

Historic preservation grant application packets available; proposals due Oct. 6, 2023

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grant, which provides funding to support rehabilitation of sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “Indiana’s historic places represent an important…

August 28, 2023

Community, Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes new podiatrist

We are pleased to welcome Scott Marsh, DPM, FACFAS, to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. He is a board-certified podiatrist offering comprehensive treatment for a variety of foot and ankle issues, including traumatic injuries, sports injuries, diabetic wounds and limb…

August 28, 2023

Obituaries

John Robert Fry

John Robert Fry, 77, Logansport, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at his home. Born August 15, 1946, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Melvin and Mary (Harmon) Fry. He was married to Laurie Bailey Fry, who…

August 28, 2023

Obituaries

Donna M. Taylor

Donna M. Taylor, 67, of Walton, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on May 27, 1956, in Logansport, Donna is the daughter of the late Lysle and Carolyn (Copeland) Graves. On April 20,…

August 28, 2023