Category Community

On Sunday, February 2, 2020, at approximately 2:02 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call of a single vehicle crash north of Lockport Rd. on Georgetown Road. Reserve Deputy Gary Baumgardner, Deputy Chris Jones and Sergeant Brad Craven responded…

(FORT WAYNE, IN) — As you stock up on delicious cookies from the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) council, keep in mind that 2020 is the last year that the popular Thanks-A-Lots cookie variety will be offered. Whether the…

United Way of Cass County announces the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. This program, in partnership with Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is for households earning $60,000 or less. IRS-certified…

KOKOMO, Ind. –  One Hoosier artist will have a permanent place in Indiana University Kokomo’s history, creating a mural to commemorate the campus’ 75th anniversary and IU’s Bicentennial year. IU Kokomo is accepting applications from artists to create a 10-foot…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is now accepting tax filings for the 2020 individual income tax season. Customers have from now until April 15, 2020, to file their individual income tax returns and pay any taxes owed.…

Logansport Schools Superintendent Michele Starkey announced to parents today that Fairview Elementary School will be closed Tuesday, January 28 – Friday, January 31, 2020 due to the number of student absences from illness. “Maintaining the health and wellbeing of our…

The Cass County Community Foundation announces its 2020 “Give Your Heart to the Community” Campaign. CCCF President Deanna Crispen shared “We are very excited to once again offer our annual Valentines serenades. This signature fundraising event is now in its…

INDIANAPOLIS – Changes to Indiana tax laws could put more money in the pockets of military retirees or their surviving spouses this tax season, advises the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1010…

The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories for the northern half of Indiana. In Cass County, Indiana, the winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Friday, January 17 through 7 a.m. Saturday, January 18. Mixed precipitation…

Logansport, Indiana – The Cass County Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative (WVCI) invites visitors to enjoy a new traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) marking the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which recognized a woman’s right to vote. …

A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020. The National Weather Service says it may be freezing in spots and make the roads extremely slippery. If you are driving, slow down, use your low…

Year-end figures released at the January 2020 Cass County Community Foundation board meeting reported the Foundation’s total assets to be over $26.8 million. Over 91% of the foundation’s assets are permanent endowments which will benefit the community forever. Established in…

High Street is closed between Third and Fourth Streets in Logansport for the relocation of utilities in preparation of the Cass County Jail expansion. The only vehicle access to the Sheriff’s Office and Jail is from the intersection of Third…

Here are a few things we thought you might want to know: TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 ???? The segment of High Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in downtown Logansport is scheduled to close while construction begins on the new addition…

(FORT WAYNE, IN) — The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) council has officially launched the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season. Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls learn important leadership and entrepreneurial skills such as money management, public speaking…

In 2020 the Cass County Visitors Bureau(CCVB) will be awarding grants for out-of-county marketing and visitor experience enhancement, to events and attractions within Cass County. Grant request will be considered and awarded by the Cass County Visitors Bureau Board of…

INDIANAPOLIS – In December 2019, the Board of Directors for the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) approved funding to Biggs Development, Justus Property Management & Greystone Affordable Development and Woda Cooper as part of the Moving Forward Rural…