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Duke Energy awards more than $103,000 in grants for workforce education, training in Indiana

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy has awarded grants totaling $103,397 to six Indiana organizations to promote workforce development and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education opportunities. “The energy industry is changing rapidly and we need highly skilled and trained…

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July 11, 2019

Community

Indiana Attorney General warns Hoosiers about contractors offering to waive deductibles

Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of a specific home-repair scam reported to his office following recent severe weather across the state. Callers have reported that certain home-improvement contractors have visited storm-damaged homes and offered to waive…

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July 9, 2019

Community, Education

Orientations for 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship set for July

The Cass County Community Foundation has set orientation dates and times for the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Students graduating high school in 2020 who wish to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship must attend a mandatory orientation…

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July 9, 2019

Community

Logansport Farmers’ Market offers fresh produce

University studies have confirmed that Indiana has very good soil. This is a plus for the local grower. The most obvious example is the abundance of corn and soybean fields in our area. Not as visible are the many small…

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July 9, 2019

Community

Blood emergency: Red Cross issues urgent call for blood and platelet donors

Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood…

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July 9, 2019

Community

GUEST COLUMN: Construction nears the doubling mark

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. You can hear the hammers pounding and the table saws whirring. Roofing is being replaced and additions are being attached. Improvements for city…

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July 9, 2019

Obituaries

Kelson M. Winters

Kelson M. Winters, age 31, Walton, passed away Monday in Kokomo. Born May 16, 1988, in Logansport, he was the son of Michael and Lori Lipscomb Winters, who survive, residing in Walton. A 2006 graduate of Lewis Cass High School,…

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July 9, 2019

Obituaries

Robin Walker “Rob” Pugh

Robin Walker Pugh, age 64, Hoagland, Indiana, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Fort Wayne. Born April 12,…

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July 9, 2019

Community

SR 25 N in Cass County to close thru early August for a curve correction

CASS COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that State Road 25 will close Wednesday north of Logansport in Cass County while crews work on a curve correction. The site of the curve correction is in the area…

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July 9, 2019

Community

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County distributes remaining funds to local agencies

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Cass County would like to announce the distribution of the remaining funds due to the agency closure. Unfortunately, new national size standards put forth by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America made it impossible…

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July 8, 2019

Community

Shepler crowned Miss Cass County 2019

Natalie Shepler was crowned Miss Cass County 2019 during the 59th annual Cass County 4-H Fair Queen Contest on Sunday, July 7. Her court includes 1st Runner-Up Allison Young, 2nd Runner-Up Jayna Trueblood, 3rd Runner-Up Brooklyn Fye, 4th Runner-Up Kallie…

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July 8, 2019

Community

Cass County Community Foundation sponsoring robotics teams at the Cass County 4-H Fair

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce the 2019 matching opportunity at the Cass County 4-H Fair. For the third year, the Foundation will feature robotics teams from all four local school systems and will offer the opportunity…

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July 7, 2019

Community, State

Lt. Governor to grow Indiana agriculture, tourism partnerships in Mexico

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Office of Tourism Development and Indiana Economic Development Corporation, will lead a delegation of Indiana agriculture and tourism leaders to Mexico to develop economic partnerships,…

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July 6, 2019

Community

Vendors and sponsors sought for Taste of Cass County

Logan’s Landing invites Cass County restaurants and eateries to participate as food vendors in the upcoming Taste of Cass County, scheduled for Saturday August 10 in downtown Logansport. Taste vendors can connect with new customers, and strengthen relationships with existing…

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July 6, 2019

Community

Cass County Visitors Bureau funds Panhandle, Nickel Plate connector signage

The Cass County Visitors Bureau is excited to fund a project that will use signage to connect the Panhandle Pathways Trail and The Nickel Plate Trail through Logansport. A very dedicated group of people worked to make this connector a…

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July 6, 2019

Community

Mordenti named Logansport Citizen of the Week

One of Logansport’s long-time music educators is recognized this week for his many contributions to education and the arts. Dan Mordenti has been named Citizen of the Week by Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell. “Logansport was well known in the 20th century…

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July 6, 2019

Community

Construction in Logansport up sharply

At the midpoint of 2019, Logansport Building Commissioner Wayne Erwin reports a strong increase in new construction in the city. In his first monthly report since being named commissioner last month, Erwin reported construction totaling $7,951,773 for the first six…

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July 6, 2019

Community

Update on July 4, 2019 incident at France Park

Logansport, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a water recovery incident that occurred at France Park on July 4, 2019. At approximately 5:15 pm, first responders were dispatched to the area of France Park for a man that had…

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July 6, 2019

Community

Logansport announcement airs Friday, July 5

An economic development announcement involving the City of Logansport will be released at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 on “Inside Indiana Business.” Mayor Dave Kitchell will be interviewed by host Gerry Dick in a segment focusing on recent economic development…

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July 5, 2019

Obituaries

Michael Charles “Mickey” Hettinger

Michael Charles “Mickey” Hettinger, age 62, Logansport, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, in his residence. Born September 11, 1956, in Logansport, he was the son of Miles “Mike” E. and Jeanette “Mandy” Lancaster Hettinger. Mickey had worked in production…

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July 5, 2019