Category Community

Community, Education, Press Release

Tutoring grants available for Indiana students and families through Dec. 19, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana families can now access tutoring grants through Indiana Learns, a statewide initiative that helps qualifying students strengthen their skills in English/language arts (ELA) and math. Enrollment is open through Friday, December 19, and families can begin scheduling…

November 16, 2025

Community, Press Release

Reconstruction of Mall Road in Logansport scheduled for Nov. 18-26, 2025

Mall Road will be under reconstruction starting Nov. 18 and running through Nov. 26, 2025. Central Paving will be milling and repaving Mall Road from Market Street to High Street for the City of Logansport under the CCMG project. Central…

November 16, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana FSSA will begin issuing full SNAP benefits Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Indianapolis – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will begin issuing full SNAP benefits today. Eligible recipients can expect the funds to be available on their EBT cards starting Sunday, November 16. If your regular issuance date has…

November 15, 2025

Community, Press Release

FSSA announces end of MDwise participation in Indiana Medicaid programs

Indianapolis — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced that MDwise will no longer serve as a managed care health plan for Indiana Medicaid’s Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and Hoosier Healthwise programs, effective January 1, 2026. This…

November 12, 2025

Community

Honoring and Supporting Veterans and Military Families

by Terry Stigdon, CEO American Red Cross Indiana Region This Veterans Day, the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross celebrates all veterans and active-duty service members. We’re grateful to the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our…

November 10, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor issues available SNAP benefits

State prepared to distribute full amount once made available INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued to eligible Hoosiers. Benefits will begin processing today and are expected to be…

November 10, 2025

Community, Elections, Press Release

Liming announces campaign for 2nd term as Cass County Recorder

Beth Liming is announcing that she will run for her second 4-year term as Cass County Recorder: Since becoming recorder, I have strived to maintain and preserve the records of the land ownerships along with other records such as mortgages,…

November 10, 2025

Community, Press Release

House fire in Logansport displaces eight people

At 1:07 p.m. on the afternoon of November 10, 2025, Logansport Fire Department, Logansport Police Department, and Cass County EMS were dispatched to the area of 17th and Broadway in Logansport for the report of smoke coming from the roof…

November 10, 2025

Community

Fall installment of property taxes due Nov. 10, 2025

The fall installment of property taxes is due on November 10, 2025. Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer’s Office located in the Courthouse at 200 Court Park Room 104, Logansport, IN 46947, online or by phone. More…

November 10, 2025

Community, Press Release

Indiana hunger relief efforts receive boost of more than $200,000 from Duke Energy Foundation

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – The Duke Energy Foundation is contributing a total of $207,000 in shareholder-funded grants to organizations across the company’s Indiana service territory to support hunger relief efforts. This includes seven grants for nonprofits in north central Indiana. Why it…

November 7, 2025

Community, Press Release

NextEra Energy Resources celebrates ribbon-cutting for Indiana’s newest energy center

ABOVE: NextEra Energy Resources Project Director Stephen Eastridge, Karl Eshelman, Cass County Economic Development Director Christy Householder, and NextEra Energy Resources Executive Director Zack Melda Local officials joined leaders from NextEra Energy Resources to celebrate the start of operations at…

November 7, 2025

Community, Elections, Press Release

Schafer announces campaign for re-election as Cass County prosecutor

LOGANSPORT – Cass County Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced Friday, November 7 that he will seek another term in office in the 2026 election. Schafer, who has served as Cass County Prosecutor since 2019, cited his continued commitment to justice, public…

November 7, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Firefighters contain 20+ acre Woods fire after an extended operation near Hervey Preserve in Logansport

Logansport, IN- Firefighters from five fire departments worked together on Friday, November 7, 2025, to battle a woods fire that burned approximately 20+ acres before being fully contained after an almost 11-hour operation. The Logansport Fire Department was dispatched to the area…

November 7, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

Lewis Cass Marching Kings seek 12th State Title with Dr. Seuss-Inspired show, “Think and Wonder, Wonder and Think”

The Lewis Cass High School Marching Kings, the reigning ISSMA Open Class D State Champions, are set to conclude their competition season this Saturday as they vie for the state title at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The band’s highly…

November 6, 2025

Community, Education

Very important message regarding Solar System Ambassador updates

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Due to a lapse in federal government funding NASA isn’t updating its website or app. I am very sad about this because I cannot keep you informed about NASA’s…

November 6, 2025

Community

Veterans Day 2025 Observances and Closings

We’ve compiled the following list of Veterans Day closings and observances and will update if more information is received. If your business or organization is planning an event, please add the details to CassCountyCalendar.com! VETERANS DAY PARADE: The Cass County Veterans…

November 6, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Flags at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags across the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Cheney died on Monday night at the age of 84. Flags at state facilities…

November 5, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities offers $5 credit for “Toys for Tots” donations through Dec. 3, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, Logansport Utilities (LU) is once again partnering with the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign to help collect and distribute toys to local children in need. To support this long-standing program, Logansport…

November 4, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

IDVA launches Emergency Food Assistance Program for MFRF eligible Veterans and their families affected by the current SNAP changes

Indianapolis, IN —The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) is proud to announce the launch of a new short-term initiative designed to provide critical food assistance to veterans and their families in Indiana. This program, Operation Emergency Food, is an…

November 3, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High Honor Roll for Q1 of 2025-2026 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Jr. / Sr. High School students who made the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. Lewis Cass Junior HighHigh Honor Roll – Q1 of 2025-2026 school year Isabella Alford, Olivia…

November 2, 2025