Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs

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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

Obituaries

Bruce E. LeMond

Bruce E. LeMond, age 75, Logansport, passed away at 11:08 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Wood Bridge Health Campus. Born in Anderson, Indiana, on December 24, 1947, he was the son of Glenn and Jeanette G. Musick LeMond. In…

August 28, 2023

Community, Press Release

Update on industrial accident on August 28, 2023

On Monday, August 28, 2023 at approximately 6:45 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call of a possible train derailment at the Waelz Sustainable Products (WSP) plant located at 3440 West County Road 300 South. Several deputies from the…

August 28, 2023

Community, Health, Press Release, State

First West Nile Virus case of 2023 reported in Johnson County resident

INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials are urging Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the identification of the first West Nile virus disease case of 2023 in a Johnson County resident, as well as multiple detections of West…

August 25, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Gov. Holcomb rolls out first four training sites as part of state-wide fire training expansion

Historic $17.7M for fire training and volunteer PPE was part of Holcomb’s NextLevel Agenda Governor Eric J. Holcomb was joined by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and firefighting leaders from across Indiana on Friday to announce the first…

August 25, 2023

Community, Press Release

Dykeman Clubhouse receives $500,000 commitment from Cole Family

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department/Foundation is very pleased to announce the first significant private gift to the Clubhouse Project for the Dykeman Park Municipal Golf Course. The Cole Family- led by Matriarch Jean Cole-have pledged $500,000 as an investment…

August 25, 2023

Obituaries

Judith K. Foster

Judith K. Foster, 82, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, in her residence. Born on May 28, 1941, in Logansport, IN. Judy is the daughter of the late Clarence K. and Mabel A. (Enyart) James. On December 26,…

August 25, 2023