Year 2019

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2019 Logansport Candidate Forum

Last Updated on October 20, 2019 by cassnetwork The 2019 candidates for Logansport mayor participated in a political forum sponsored by the Logansport/Cass Co. Chamber of Commerce, Cass Co. League of Women Voters, Indiana’s Best Radio, Pharos-Tribune, and Cass…

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Indiana officials report two new vaping-related deaths

Last Updated on October 10, 2019 by cassnetwork INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is reporting two more Hoosiers have died of severe lung injuries linked to a history of e-cigarette use, or “vaping.” This brings the total number…

Social Security announces 1.6 percent benefit increase for 2020

Last Updated on October 10, 2019 by cassnetwork Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will…

Frances Cira

Last Updated on October 9, 2019 by cassnetwork Frances Cira, 88, of Logansport passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her residence. Born on October 4, 1931 in Grayville, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert…

Josephine Townsend

Last Updated on October 9, 2019 by cassnetwork Josephine Townsend, 87, of Winona Lake passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Born on March 30, 1932 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the…

Trash pickup on High Street affected by paving project

Last Updated on November 11, 2019 by cassnetwork Republic Services will be collecting trash and recycling on Mondays for the High Street residents affected by the street resurfacing.  Please place trash totes and recycling bins at curbside prior to 6:00…

As our city grows, we now must focus on our health

Last Updated on October 9, 2019 by cassnetwork Since 2016, Mayor Dave Kitchell has shared updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. Logansport continues to be in growth mode and our civic vital signs lead to a…

Katherine Marie (Kathy) Jenkins

Last Updated on October 8, 2019 by cassnetwork Katherine Marie (Kathy) Jenkins, age 79, Logansport, passed away at 11:25 am Saturday, October 5, 2019, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Carmel. Kathy was born May 10, 1940, in…

Downtown celebration week runs Oct. 7-12, 2019

Last Updated on October 7, 2019 by cassnetwork INDIANAPOLIS  – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs kicked off the second annual Downtown Development Week. “Our downtowns are the heartbeats of our communities…

Logansport city employees will receive 3 percent hike

Last Updated on October 7, 2019 by cassnetwork Salaries for all elected and appointed Logansport employees received final approval Monday night. The Logansport City Council voted 7-0 to approve 3 percent raises for all department heads and their employees. Salaries…

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Myer named Logansport Citizen of the Week

Last Updated on October 7, 2019 by cassnetwork A man who served Northern Heights residents in a voluntary capacity to ensure there would be safe drinking water for their residents is recognized this week with a special city honor. Karl…

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Manning takes on key House committee role

Last Updated on October 7, 2019 by cassnetwork STATEHOUSE  – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) was recently selected to serve as the vice chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. “Indiana needs to be a part of the…

Two Illinois men sentenced for dealing heroin and cocaine

Last Updated on October 7, 2019 by cassnetwork Lisa Swaim, the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney, announced that Curtis Carter, 27, of Chicago, Illinois, was found guilty after a jury trial of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Heroin), Dealing in Cocaine,…