Category Community

Achievements, Community, Press Release, State

Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. Represented by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) and State…

August 21, 2026

Community, Education, Press Release

Pioneer Elementary second graders kick off school year with STEM and team-building activities

Royal Center, Indiana — Pioneer Elementary School’s second-grade students started the new school year with hands-on learning experiences designed to build STEM skills, encourage teamwork, and spark curiosity. During the first week of school, students participated in engaging activities that…

August 19, 2026

Community, Press Release

U.S. 24 to have lane closures between Monticello and Logansport starting on or after Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 through late September

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning Inc will have lane closures on U.S. 24 between C.R. 800 W and C.R. 600 W beginning on or after Tuesday, August 25. U.S. 24 will be reduced to…

August 19, 2026

Community, Press Release

U.S. 35 to close for seal coat operations

PULASKI & CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on U.S. 35 between State Road 119 and State Road 16 starting on or after Monday, August 17. Scrub seal operations will take…

August 16, 2026

Community, Press Release, Public Notice

Notice of request for proposals for public-private partnership agreement due Sept. 13, 2026

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT) Cass County Board of Commissioners (the “Commissioners”), are requesting proposals from prospective entities interested in submitting a proposal to develop, design, removal, install and construct of a Chiller Replacement located at 200…

August 16, 2026

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Update from Logansport Police Department on shooting investigation

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 0141 hours the Logansport Police Department Patrol Division responded to a call for service in the 1700 block of High Street involving a 19-year-old male gunshot victim. Preliminary investigation found the victim had a…

August 15, 2026

Community, Press Release

CCCF announces $25,327 for 2026 Opportunity Grant recipients

The Cass County Community Foundation announced the names of seven organizations who will be recipients of the CCCF 2026 Opportunity Grants at a press conference and reception Wednesday, August 12th at the CCCF office. “Opportunity Grants are for projects of…

August 13, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

Gov. Braun declares statewide disaster emergency, mobilizes National Guard as Indiana responds to severe storms, flooding

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. — Governor Mike Braun today declared a statewide disaster emergency and announced he mobilized the Indiana National Guard as he continues leading Indiana’s coordinated response to widespread damage, power outages and flooding caused by this week’s severe…

August 13, 2026

Community, Health, Press Release

4C Health strengthens partnerships with managed care entities through expanded transparency and data sharing

Enhanced collaboration reinforces commitment to improving outcomes, strengthening care coordination, and advancing whole-person care across Indiana. North Central, IN– 4C Health is proud to announce an important advancement in its ongoing collaboration with Indiana’s Medicaid Managed Care Entities (MCEs), including…

August 13, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

INDOT, ISP urge safe travel as flooding, rainfall and severe weather continue

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather. Over the past 24 hours, locations in northeast, central and southeast Indiana have seen upwards…

August 12, 2026

Community, Press Release

Stormwater rate updates approved by Logansport City Council

A new structure and expansion of commercial classifications for Logansport Utilities stormwater rates has been approved by Logansport’s city council. The common council unanimously approved the ordinance at the second public reading during the city council meeting on August 3,…

August 11, 2026

Community, Press Release

Muehlhausen Aquatic Center to close for season on August 9th; Splashpad to remain open till Labor Day 2026

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the last day of operation for open swimming at the Muehlhausen Aquatic Center is Sunday, August 9, 2026. All season passes purchased during the 2026 season that have not been fully…

August 7, 2026

Community, Press Release, State

HIP Work Requirements Pre-Screening Tool now available

Beginning January 1, 2027, certain Healthy Indiana Plan members ages 19–64 will need to complete 80 hours each month through work, part time education, job training, or community service—unless exempt. To help HIP members check to see if they would…

August 7, 2026

Community, Press Release

Cass County Visitors Bureau announces new Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program with special inaugural funding opportunity

LOGANSPORT, IN — The Cass County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program, a strategic investment initiative designed to provide organizations with a predictable, transparent, and consistent funding process for…

August 6, 2026

Community, Press Release

4C Health names Senator Stacey Donato as 2026 Behavioral Health Champion Award Recipient – Legislative Champion of the Year

North Central, IN– 4C Health is proud to announce that Indiana State Senator Stacey Donato has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Behavioral Health Champion Award, receiving recognition as the organization’s Legislative Champion of the Year. This distinguished…

August 6, 2026

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Two vehicle crash on US 35 injures two

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 2:05 PM, Cass County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle crash with entrapment on US 35 south of Delaware Road. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with…

August 6, 2026

Community, Government, Press Release

Mayor of Logansport announces appointment of Deputy Mayor

Mayor Jacob Pomasl has announced that Travis Yike will be appointed to serve as the Deputy Mayor for the City of Logansport beginning Monday, August 10, 2026. Travis has more than 28 years of combined military and civilian law enforcement…

August 5, 2026

Community, Education

What’s Up NASA Skywatching Tips August 2026

Here are a couple of links shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: What’s Up NASA Skywatching Tips August 2026 Bing Videos Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech, Raquel Villanueva, science.nasa.gov NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse –…

August 5, 2026

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor declares new energy emergency, allows major savings at the pump for Hoosier families

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today declared a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. “New conditions that continue…

August 5, 2026

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Wrong way driver crash on US 24 injures 3

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 5:23 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle crash with entrapment on US 24 east of Logansport Road. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with…

August 5, 2026