Trail Talk #44: Lee DePoy
Lee DePoy has a brand new way to get around the Royal Center area: a sleek, new three-wheeled trike. Nearly every morning, weather permitting, Lee pedals out from his home on the north side of town to hit the Panhandle…
CCCF brings back the magic of “One School, One Book” to area schools
Imagine an entire school reading the same story at the same time: students, teachers, principals, staff, and families all wondering what will happen in the next chapter. CCCF is excited to announce funding again for the One School: One Book,…
Nursing students welcomed in traditional induction ceremony at Indiana University Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. — Nearly 70 students wore the red scrubs that mark them as Indiana University Kokomo nursing students for the first time during the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions’ traditional induction ceremony on Wednesday (August 19). The…
Exterior rehabilitation work on Memorial Center to begin Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
The following was shared by the Friends of Memorial Center on their Facebook page: If you drive past the Memorial Center in the coming weeks, you’ll start to see real activity. Berglund Construction of Chicago mobilizes on Monday to begin…
Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award
STATEHOUSE – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. Represented by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) and State…
Pioneer Elementary second graders kick off school year with STEM and team-building activities
Royal Center, Indiana — Pioneer Elementary School’s second-grade students started the new school year with hands-on learning experiences designed to build STEM skills, encourage teamwork, and spark curiosity. During the first week of school, students participated in engaging activities that…
U.S. 24 to have lane closures between Monticello and Logansport starting on or after Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 through late September
CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning Inc will have lane closures on U.S. 24 between C.R. 800 W and C.R. 600 W beginning on or after Tuesday, August 25. U.S. 24 will be reduced to…
U.S. 35 to close for seal coat operations
PULASKI & CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on U.S. 35 between State Road 119 and State Road 16 starting on or after Monday, August 17. Scrub seal operations will take…
Notice of request for proposals for public-private partnership agreement due Sept. 13, 2026
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT) Cass County Board of Commissioners (the “Commissioners”), are requesting proposals from prospective entities interested in submitting a proposal to develop, design, removal, install and construct of a Chiller Replacement located at 200…
Update from Logansport Police Department on shooting investigation
On August 15, 2026, at approximately 0141 hours the Logansport Police Department Patrol Division responded to a call for service in the 1700 block of High Street involving a 19-year-old male gunshot victim. Preliminary investigation found the victim had a…
CCCF announces $25,327 for 2026 Opportunity Grant recipients
The Cass County Community Foundation announced the names of seven organizations who will be recipients of the CCCF 2026 Opportunity Grants at a press conference and reception Wednesday, August 12th at the CCCF office. “Opportunity Grants are for projects of…
Gov. Braun declares statewide disaster emergency, mobilizes National Guard as Indiana responds to severe storms, flooding
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. — Governor Mike Braun today declared a statewide disaster emergency and announced he mobilized the Indiana National Guard as he continues leading Indiana’s coordinated response to widespread damage, power outages and flooding caused by this week’s severe…
4C Health strengthens partnerships with managed care entities through expanded transparency and data sharing
Enhanced collaboration reinforces commitment to improving outcomes, strengthening care coordination, and advancing whole-person care across Indiana. North Central, IN– 4C Health is proud to announce an important advancement in its ongoing collaboration with Indiana’s Medicaid Managed Care Entities (MCEs), including…
INDOT, ISP urge safe travel as flooding, rainfall and severe weather continue
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather. Over the past 24 hours, locations in northeast, central and southeast Indiana have seen upwards…
Stormwater rate updates approved by Logansport City Council
A new structure and expansion of commercial classifications for Logansport Utilities stormwater rates has been approved by Logansport’s city council. The common council unanimously approved the ordinance at the second public reading during the city council meeting on August 3,…
Muehlhausen Aquatic Center to close for season on August 9th; Splashpad to remain open till Labor Day 2026
The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the last day of operation for open swimming at the Muehlhausen Aquatic Center is Sunday, August 9, 2026. All season passes purchased during the 2026 season that have not been fully…
HIP Work Requirements Pre-Screening Tool now available
Beginning January 1, 2027, certain Healthy Indiana Plan members ages 19–64 will need to complete 80 hours each month through work, part time education, job training, or community service—unless exempt. To help HIP members check to see if they would…
Cass County Visitors Bureau announces new Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program with special inaugural funding opportunity
LOGANSPORT, IN — The Cass County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program, a strategic investment initiative designed to provide organizations with a predictable, transparent, and consistent funding process for…
4C Health names Senator Stacey Donato as 2026 Behavioral Health Champion Award Recipient – Legislative Champion of the Year
North Central, IN– 4C Health is proud to announce that Indiana State Senator Stacey Donato has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Behavioral Health Champion Award, receiving recognition as the organization’s Legislative Champion of the Year. This distinguished…
Two vehicle crash on US 35 injures two
On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 2:05 PM, Cass County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle crash with entrapment on US 35 south of Delaware Road. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with…