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Mary Catherine Becker

Mary Catherine Becker, 84, of Winamac passed away at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac. Born on September 21, 1935 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Mary Catherine…

Timothy J. Penicaro

Timothy J. Penicaro, 68, of Rochester passed away at 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Laurels of Dekalb in Butler, Indiana. Born on September 10, 1951 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Frank and Arnabelle…

DCS releases 2018 child fatality report

INDIANAPOLIS  – The Indiana Department of Child Services investigated 242 child deaths in 2018 as required by state law and determined 65 were caused by neglect or abuse. DCS is legally required to review all child fatalities that fit the…

Visit Indiana Unveils The 20 IN 20

INDIANAPOLIS – It’s no surprise to Hoosiers that Frommer’s named “Indiana Among the World’s Top Places to Go in 2020”. So, Visit Indiana is unveiling the ultimate 2020 travel experience, called The 20 IN 20. We will reveal 20 lists…

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Entrepreneurship grant awarded to Logansport

Efforts to further development of an entrepreneurship support system received a boost Monday. The National League of Cities awarded a $20,000 grant for the second and final phase of its entrepreneurship plan for the city. Consultant Jeff Milanette of Baltimore…

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Ullom, McPherson sworn into office

Logansport’s new clerk-treasurer and Fifth Ward city council member are the first city officials to be sworn into office for 2020. Mayor Dave Kitchell administered the oath of office to them prior to Monday’s Board of Public Works meeting. The…

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Two condemned structures cleared for demolition

A home owned by the City of Logansport and an abandoned home that has been condemned for some time are expected to be torn down soon. Today, the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety declared the condition of properties…

Restricted visitation in effect at Logansport Memorial Hospital

As of March 11, 2020, Logansport Memorial Hospital has updated this policy. Please view the most up-to-date info here. ORIGINAL POST: With the fluctuating winter weather, Logansport Memorial Hospital and the community have seen a significant spike in influenza cases…

Trash and Recycling in Cass County, Indiana

The following information on trash and recycling pickup has been compiled from various sources serving Cass County, Indiana. CONTACT INFO Cass County Recycling District15 Biddle Street, Logansport*(574) *As of December 2022, the Cass County Recycling District’s office has moved…

Ellen M. Walsh

Ellen M. Walsh, 94, of Kewanna passed away at 2:20 p.m., Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac. Born on December 5, 1925 in Hayesville, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Lemual J. and Cora…

Ruth A. Winegardner

Ruth A. Winegardner, 85, Logansport, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, in Chase Center. Born October 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Von Harry and Edith (Green) Sivits. On October 7, 1950, she was married to James…

Phyllis Jean Dillman

Phyllis Jean Dillman, 90, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on September 26, 1929 in Sedalia, Clinton County, Indiana, she is the daughter to the late Rolland and Olive Viola (Pullen)…

Melissa S. Sparks

Melissa S. Sparks, age 36, Royal Center, passed away unexpectedly at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Memorial Hospital. Born February 23, 1983, in Auburn, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph R. and Pamela R. Burelison Sparks.…

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