August is National Tree Check Month, the time to make sure your trees are healthy, strong and pest-free. Trees serve as wind breaks and sun shields, they muffle noise and block unsightly views. They help conserve energy and water, prevent…
The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation press conference and reception on Thursday August 30, 2018 at 4:30pm at the Community Foundation Board Room, 729 E. Market St. to announce the recipients of CCCF’s 2018 competitive community…
Trine University in Logansport recognizes Mark DeBarge as the August 2018 Student of the Month. After graduating with his undergraduate degree from Purdue University twenty-five years earlier, Mark decided in 2017 it was time to obtain his Master of Business…
A man who has literally spent much of his life working for the city of Logansport in various capacities is honored this week. Former Deputy Mayor Paul V. Crowe has been named the Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave…
INDIANAPOLIS (August 20, 2018) – Leading up to the general election on November 6, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is launching a public awareness campaign to build understanding of cybersecurity efforts in Indiana and help explain why voters should…
Hoosiers helping those in need is part of Indiana’s culture, and an effort led by the Indiana State Fair has prompted 35 Indiana county fairs to donate food and participate in the FAIRs Care food drives. Through a partnership with…
UPDATED Aug. 22: In preparation for paving, Fulton Street between Michigan Avenue and Clifton Avenue will be milled on Thursday, August 23, beginning approximately 7:00 a.m. and is expected to last through the morning.Paving will begin in the morning on…
STATEHOUSE — Family farms from Cass County in operation for 100 years or more were recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair, according to local legislators. These farms throughout the area were presented a Hoosier Homestead Award during a special…
The Cass County Community Foundation Board of Directors announced a $21,000 special initiative grant today to support all Cass County Robotics teams. In announcing the special grant, CCCF President Deanna Crispen explained that the funding was a direct result of…
We named our blog Social Security Matters for a few reasons. Yes, we matter to millions of people. And the matters we write about—from policy changes to new programs—from online my Social Security features to popular baby names—are topics that…
The Cass County Community Foundation will be sponsoring their annual food drive at the opening football game of the season at Lewis Cass High School between the host Lewis Cass Kings and Pioneer Panthers. On Friday August 17, 2018 fans…
KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 50 future nurses celebrated acceptance into Indiana University Kokomo’s prestigious School of Nursing, at its annual induction ceremony. Dean Susan Hendricks said the ceremony celebrates their accomplishment, and marks the beginning of their nursing education.…
By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute Our kids are going back to school and many of us are thinking about backpacks, school supplies and physicals. With bus schedules, class schedules and afterschool activities, our kids can easily…
INDIANAPOLIS – NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Pace Car to lead the field to the start of the 25th Running of the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia…
Retired teachers and teachers who taught during the 2017-2018 school year are eligible candidates for the third annual award presented by the city of Logansport. The award is named for the late Margaret Newby, a long-time teacher in Logansport schools.…
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson today announced she has agreed to a settlement with LPL Financial LLC to repurchase certain securities sold to investors since October 2006 and to pay a civil penalty of $499,000. “This settlement…
INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs is excited to launch a series of micro-learning videos designed as a resource to assist communities with capacity building, developing partnerships, and strengthening leadership. This series was included as a part…
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A panel of Purdue University experts and the the Indiana state statistician from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Information (NASS) convened Friday (Aug. 10) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds by Karen Plaut, the Glenn W.…
One of the major events of the Indiana State Fair is the annual band competition, and this year’s event had a Logansport flavor. Richard Geisler, a Logansport native, was the director of the Anderson High School Marching Band which finished…
The Cass County Family YMCA has a lot to celebrate lately. Today, the Y announced that they have accepted a generous $200,000 gift from Logansport Memorial Hospital. The money is being given toward the recently announced capital campaign that will…
