Category Community

Community, Press Release, State

Donato: Blind and disabled Hoosiers, seniors, should apply for new property tax credits by Jan. 15

STATEHOUSE — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport). Blind and disabled Hoosiers are now…

January 5, 2026

Community, Elections, Press Release, State

Indiana Secretary of State prepares to welcome candidates as filing opens January 7, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Diego Morales announced that candidate filing for the 2026 Primary Election begins this week. Wednesday, January 7th is the first day of candidate filing for Indiana 2026 Primary Election in May. Candidates wishing to be…

January 5, 2026

Community, Education

NASA Skywatching Tips for January 2026 and a video of 2025 in review and 2026 in preview

Here are some updates to start the year from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: What’s Up: January 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest all year, the Moon and Saturn pair up, and…

January 3, 2026

Community

Logansport Savings Bank announces executive leadership promotions

Logansport Savings Bank (LSB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Rex Betzner to Executive Vice-President, Chief Lending Officer, and the promotion of Jeromie Wright to Executive Vice-President, Chief Banking and Credit Officer. These promotions strategically align responsibilities to ensure…

January 3, 2026

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Logansport mayor announces appointment of police chief and assistant chief

Logansport Mayor Chris Martin has announced the appointment of Shawn Heishman as Chief of Police for the Logansport Police Department. Jason Shidler has been appointed Assistant Chief. Heishman has served as Interim Chief since Chief Travis Yike’s retirement in the…

January 1, 2026

Community, Government, Health, Press Release, State

Indiana launches Smart SNAP to promote healthier choices for Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS – As part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP, a bold new effort to improve the health of Hoosiers by aligning SNAP benefits with…

January 1, 2026

Community, Health, Press Release

4C Health updates role title to better reflect recovery oriented care

North Central IN— 4C Health is pleased to share an important update reflecting the continued evolution of our services and the work of our dedicated team. Effective immediately, the role formerly known as Skills Trainer will transition to Recovery Facilitator.…

December 30, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Two vehicle crash in Cass County claims one life

On Friday, December 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received multiple calls about a two-vehicle crash on State Road 29 at the US 24 ramp to US 35/SR 29 (Tyson Exchange). Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s…

December 26, 2025

Community

Christmas Day fire damages two houses in Logansport

Logansport, IN: At 2:17 on the afternoon of December 25, 2025, the Logansport Fire Department, Logansport Police Department, and Cass County EMS were dispatched to 2227 High Street for the report of a house fire. Logansport Police Department arrived on…

December 26, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Parks unveils 2026 Winter Recreation Guide

Logansport Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the release of its official Winter 2026 Recreation Guide – a comprehensive look at the programs, events, and opportunities planned for the upcoming season. The 2026 Winter Recreation Guide reflects continued…

December 23, 2025

Community, Press Release

EPA completes contaminated soil removal from 84 residential yards near former Exide battery facility in Logansport, Indiana

Agency completes a two-year lead cleanup in the neighborhood surrounding the former lead-acid battery manufacturing facility CHICAGO (December 22, 2025) – On October 8, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed an extensive cleanup of lead-contaminated soil in 84 residential…

December 22, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

4C Health expands crisis care continuum with Subacute Stabilization certification

Peru, IN— 4C Health is proud to announce it has achieved Subacute Stabilization certification from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA) as of December 10, 2025, marking a significant expansion in crisis services for individuals experiencing mental…

December 18, 2025

Community, Press Release

CCCF announces first programming for new Incubator Kitchen: “Launch Menu”

The Cass County Community Foundation Incubator Kitchen is excited to announce the first educational program: “Launch Menu,” a free, educational series for food and beverage entrepreneurs in Cass County and beyond to turn their culinary ideas into thriving businesses. Kicking…

December 18, 2025

Community

A way to support the Panhandle Pathway

What are RMDs? Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts you must withdraw each year from certain retirement accounts—such as traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans—starting at age 73. The purpose of RMDs is to ensure that individuals do not…

December 18, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Cover Crop Premium Discount Program available for Hoosier farmers, new pre-enrollment available Dec. 15, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency are once again offering the Cover Crop Premium Discount Program (CCPDP) for the sixth year in a row. Partially…

December 15, 2025

Community

Holiday info and updates for 2025

We’ve compiled a list of holiday info for Cass County and will update as additional info is received. If you have something you’d like us to know about, you can email us at contact@cassnetwork.com or text the info to 574-721-4636.…

December 15, 2025

Community, Press Release

Updates for 2026 trash service in Walton, Indiana

The following updates were shared in a post on the Town of Walton Facebook page on Dec. 8, 2025, with a notice that these papers were hand delivered Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Here’s a transcription of the information in the flyers:…

December 15, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Governor takes action to protect Hoosiers from winter weather and bitter cold

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today signed an executive order temporarily waiving hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting propane gas in Indiana, ensuring Hoosiers have access to critical heating fuel during a period of severe winter weather. Extraordinarily…

December 13, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School Speech Team Results for Dec. 13, 2025

The Logansport High School Speech Team hosted 14 teams for their annual Welcome to Winter Tournament on Saturday, December 13, 2025 where Logansport Speech placed 3rd. Individual finalists included: Radio: Axel Loran, 8th Declamation: Saylor McClain, 4th Discussion: Cesar Martin-Acosta, 2nd;…

December 13, 2025

Community, Press Release

Indiana FSSA extends open enrollment for HIP and PathWays Plans through December 24, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is extending the open enrollment period for the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and PathWays programs through December 24, 2025, to ensure that all eligible Hoosiers have sufficient time to select…

December 11, 2025