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State

Governor’s “Back on Track Indiana” plan calls for Cass County to move to Stage 3 on June 1, 2020

NOTE: Please read the updated press release from the Governor’s Office here. Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Cass County is one of three Indiana counties that will move to Stage 3 of the Back on Track Indiana…

May 20, 2020

Community

Republic Services resumes bulk waste pickup in Logansport

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Logansport Mayor Chris Martin Republic Services has resumed bulk waste pickup in Logansport effective May 18, 2020. Republic is asking folks to please be patient as they start this process back up again.…

May 19, 2020

Health

May 19, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: Today’s update shows a total of 1560 cases of COVID-19 to date in Cass County and 6 deaths. That is an increase of 8 cases and 1 death since yesterday’s update. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of…

May 19, 2020

Education

Indiana Department of Education Recognizes All Indiana Teachers as 2021 Teacher of the Year

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Education INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today recognized all Indiana teachers collectively as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. Traditionally, one educator each year is recognized. “The COVID-19 pandemic brought…

May 19, 2020

Community

Additional assistance arriving soon for Hoosier families whose children receive free and reduced-cost meals at school, via the “Pandemic EBT” program

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” benefits beginning…

May 19, 2020

Education

Free, Virtual Scholar Success Program Help for 21st Century Scholars on May 20

(INDIANAPOLIS) – To assist students in completing college and career readiness activities required to receive the state’s 21st Century Scholarship, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is hosting a virtual Scholar Success Program (SSP) help session on Wednesday, May 20,…

May 18, 2020

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital and South Bend Medical Foundation looking for recovered COVID-19 donors for convalescent plasma

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital South Bend Medical Foundation, in partnership with Logansport Memorial Hospital, is looking for people who have fully recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma for an investigational treatment option to help current patients with…

May 18, 2020

Community

Logan’s Landing to receive QUIP grant for downtown mural project

SOURCE: News release from Logan’s Landing Now that COVID-19 restrictions are being eased and life is starting to return to normal in Logansport and Cass County, Logan’s Landing is happy to announce that they are the recipient of a Quick…

May 18, 2020

Community

Logansport City Building re-opening

As of today, May 18, 2020, Cass County has entered phase 2 of Governor Eric Holcomb’s 5 stage roadmap for reopening. As a result, the Logansport City Building and outside offices are now open for limited public access. This does…

May 18, 2020

State

Indiana governor announces $1 million in funding to distribute life-saving naloxone

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the state will fund a nearly $1 million distribution of the opioid reversal…

May 18, 2020

State

#500atHome Activities To Deliver Race Week Excitement, Traditions to Indianapolis 500 Fans

SOURCE: News release from Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is embracing the spirit of the Month of May and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge by celebrating #500atHome. Virtual and socially distanced activities are planned for…

May 18, 2020

Community

Voting hours, locations & candidate info for June 2, 2020 Primary Election in Cass County, Indiana

Looking for info about the November 3 2020 Election? Find it here: Indiana’s Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2. During the primary election, Republicans and Democrats choose which candidates will appear on the ballot for their political party in the…

cassnetwork
May 17, 2020

Health

May 17, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: The state map shows a total of 1553 cases to date in Cass County, which is an increase of 0 from Saturday. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health…

May 17, 2020

Health

May 16, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: The state map shows 1,553 cases for Cass County, an increase of 2 since Friday. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 656 additional Hoosiers…

May 16, 2020

Education

Indiana University Kokomo students recognized for academic achievement with honor societies

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 50 Indiana University Kokomo students were honored for academic excellence in fields including business, nursing, psychology, and communications, with their selection for national honor societies. Beta Gamma Sigma honorary…

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May 15, 2020

State

State Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace in First Week

SOURCE: news release from Indiana Economic Development Corporation INDIANAPOLIS – Since launching the Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace on May 6, the state has received nearly 20,000 orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) and has fulfilled 10,000 orders, shipping bundles…

May 15, 2020

Health

May 15, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: The map shows a total of 1,551 cases to date for Cass County and 5 deaths. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 614 additional…

cassnetwork
May 15, 2020

Community

Purdue Extension announces 4-H fairs can occur in July if guidelines met

NOTE: The following info was posted by the Cass County 4-H Fair Board on their Facebook page on May 18, 2020: Tonight the Cass County Fair Board of Directors met to discuss the 2020 Cass County 4-H Fair. At this…

May 15, 2020

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital prepares for a phased re-opening

As the number of COVID-19 cases begins to stabilize in our community, Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) is looking ahead and preparing to re-open in our new environment. Logansport Memorial Hospital has worked with state legislators from our district to confirm…

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May 15, 2020

Education

Solar System Ambassador encourages Cass County residents to get ready for May 27 LAUNCH DAY

SOURCE: News release from Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller Are you prepared for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program’s SpaceX Demo 2 launch on Wed., May 27th at 4:32 p.m. EST? Two American astronauts will be launched in a Next Generation American…

May 15, 2020