Cass County Communication Network

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Community, Press Release

City of Logansport announces interim leadership appointments at Police Department

The City of Logansport has announced interim leadership appointments within the Logansport Police Department following recent discussions and meetings. As of Sept. 23, 2025: · Shawn Heishman has been appointed as Interim Chief of Police. · Nate Garrison has been…

September 28, 2025

Community, Press Release

Daytime water hydrant flushing to begin Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

Logansport Utilities (LU) will be flushing water hydrants for the next eight weeks to improve water quality, the health of the water system, and ensure hydrants are operational. LU will begin flushing areas on the south side of the water…

September 28, 2025

Obituaries

Thomas Edward “Tommy” Maggart

Thomas Edward “Tommy” Maggart, 74, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, in hospice care. Born March 31, 1952, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of the late Earl R. and Rosemary (Caskey) Maggart. Tommy…

September 28, 2025

Obituaries

Robert “Jeff” Jeffrey Frank

Jeff Frank, 68, passed away on September 23, 2025, at 11:26 am in his residence. Born August 26, 1957, in Logansport, IN, to the late Robert Graham and Beatrice (Haynes) Frank. On May 24, 2008, Jeff married Jody S. Pentland…

September 28, 2025

Obituaries

Norma Jean Jordan

Norma Jean Jordan (Jean) 91 of Rensselaer, passed away September 17, 2025, in Rensselaer, Ind. Born on January 26, 1934, in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Hartman) Anderson. On September 21, 1952, she married…

September 28, 2025

Obituaries

Irene B. (Jackson) Gill

Irene B. Gill, age 101, Indianapolis, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 11:26 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Indianapolis, her current place of residence. Born in Peru on Saturday, May 3, 1924, she was the daughter of Sherlie and…

September 28, 2025

Community, Press Release

Rollover crash on US 35 caused extended highway closure on Sept. 25, 2025

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, at approximately 1:06 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call reporting a single-vehicle crash on US 35 south of US 24 at the Dunkirk Exchange. Deputy Jonathan Ousley responded to the scene along with…

September 28, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Cass County schools awarded state funding for safety improvements

STATEHOUSE – Cass County schools recently received more than $162,000 for safety upgrades through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). Manning said the funding is part of the state legislature’s investment…

September 26, 2025

Community, Press Release

Cass County Community Foundation awards 2025 competitive grants

The Cass County Community Foundation held a press conference and reception to announce the recipients of the 2025 CCCF Competitive Community Grant Awards on September 25, 2025 at the foundation office, 729 E. Market Street. Attendees included representatives of the…

September 26, 2025

Community, Press Release

U.S. 35 north of Walton to close on or after Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 through end of October

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor ICC Group will close U.S. 35 between C.R. 650 S and C.R. 600 S on or after Tuesday, September 30. U.S. 35 will be closed through the end of October for…

September 25, 2025

Obituaries

Kayla Sue Warner

Kayla Sue Warner, born July 7, 1992, in Logansport, passed away on September 18, 2025, at the age of 33. Kayla was a bright, creative spirit whose art and words touched the lives of many. She was a gifted painter…

September 25, 2025

Obituaries

William T. Dahman, Jr.

William T. Dahman, Jr. (February 19, 1949 – September 21, 2025), of Logansport IN and Fort Wayne IN, died in his home surrounded by family. Bill was a lifelong artist who focused mainly on religious sculpture and painting with Catholic…

September 25, 2025

Community

Cass Area Transit launches 2025–2027 Strategic Plan and new website

Cass Area Transit, the public transportation provider for residents of Cass County, has announced the adoption of its Strategic Plan for 2025–2027. Additionally, they are launching a new mobile-friendly website, www.casstransit.com, designed to enhance community access to transportation services and…

September 22, 2025

Community, Press Release

State Road 17 between Linden Ave. & Eel River Ave. / High St. in Logansport to close on or after Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction Co Inc will close State Road 17/3rd St between Linden Ave and Eel River Ave/High St Ave on or after Friday, September 26. State Road 17 will be closed…

September 22, 2025

Community, Press Release

INDOT to host public hearing regarding U.S. 24 and C.R. 600 E on Sept. 30, 2025

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing on Tuesday, September 30 regarding a proposed intersection improvement project at U.S. 24 and C.R. 600 E near Logansport. The hearing will provide an opportunity for…

September 22, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Parks recruiting sponsors for 2025 Christmas In the Park

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced plans for the 2025 Christmas In-The-Park Celebration. Once again, Logansport Parks and Recreation Foundation/ Department will host Christmas in the Park at Spencer Park from November 25th through New Year’s Weekend 2026.…

September 22, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Two vehicle crash on SR 29 in Cass County claims three lives and seriously injures one

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at around 5:53 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received multiple calls about a two-vehicle rollover crash on State Road 29 at County Road 400 South. Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the…

September 22, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

Biology students monitor butterflies as Indiana University Kokomo campus becomes monarch waystation

KOKOMO, Ind. — Liliana Lamberson sits on the hill behind Indiana University Kokomo’s Main Building, binoculars trained on the Earth Stage. As what appears to be a brown leaf floats down, she suddenly drops the binoculars. “I see one!” she…

September 21, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo congratulates August 2025 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 123 students who earned degrees in August 2025. The graduates represent 29 Indiana counties and six states. Those who earned degrees include: Alexandria Clarissa Anne Kepner, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice…

September 21, 2025

Obituaries

Dorrie Bonebrake Sexton

Dorrie (Bonebrake) Sexton, 40, Logansport, passed away Thursday evening, September 18, 2025, at home, surrounded by those who loved her and who cared for her during a hard-fought 3-year battle with brain cancer. Dorrie was born March 14, 1985, in…

September 20, 2025