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CCCF Daniel C. Anderson Fund grants $200,000 to build Mike Anderson Driving Range

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce a grant from the Daniel C. Anderson Fund of $200,000 to build the “Mike Anderson Driving Range” at Dykeman Park Golf Course. The project is part of the vision for expanding…

February 27, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Building collapse leads to investigation

Approximately 10:40 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Logansport Fire Department, Logansport Police Department, and Cass County EMS were dispatched to 1011 North Street in reference to a building explosion and collapse. Upon arrival of units,…

February 27, 2025

Community

Applicants invited to apply to to the Indiana Governor’s Fellowship program by March 24, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has announced that applications will be accepted through March 24, 2025, for the 2025–2026 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various…

February 26, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor announces First Lady initiative to secure continued funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through public-private partnership

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Mike Braun INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Braun values literacy and learning and to that end, he has asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana.…

February 21, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

Working to secure continued community care for the future, Logansport Memorial Hospital pursues partnership with Parkview Health

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital Logansport Memorial Hospital opened its doors on May 12, 1925. Nearly one hundred years later, they are celebrating the legacy of care they’ve built in the community and pursuing a new partnership to…

February 21, 2025

Community, Government, Health, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor signs executive order to contain soaring costs of ABA therapy to Medicaid while maintaining quality of care

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Mike Braun Governor Mike Braun today signed an executive order to contain rapidly rising Medicaid costs for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy while maintaining quality of care for thousands of Hoosier children and…

February 19, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Clark County man arrested for murder

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Police Logansport – A criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Mike Lorona has resulted in the arrest of John Loran, 56, Clark County, IN, on criminal charges of murder, aggravated battery, and battery.…

February 19, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Cass County fire departments complete Rapid Intervention Team Training

Thanks to a Public Safety Education and Training Grant from NIPSCO Cass County fire personnel from multiple agencies and departments were able to spend Saturday learning how to be better prepared for situations where one of their own might need…

February 15, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

CCCF announces application process for 2025 Richard and Rose Gates Discovery Award

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the third cohort of students to receive the Richard & Rose Gates Discovery Award for high school summer enrichment programs. The Gates Discovery Award…

February 15, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

CCCF opens nominations through March 31, 2025 for Excellence in Teaching Award in memory of Elizabeth A. Billman

The Cass County Community Foundation announced the opening of 2025 nominations for the “The Elizabeth A. Billman Excellence in Teaching Award”. Elizabeth served faithfully on the Board of Directors of the Cass County Community Foundation for a period of 16…

February 15, 2025

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Pioneer Jr./Sr. High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Ilene Alpha is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). Alpha, a resident of Logansport, is the daughter of Robert and Angela Alpha. Alpha graduated from…

February 15, 2025

Community

Presidents’ Day 2025

Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. We put together a list of the closures we’ve seen reported in various locations: TRASH PICKUP: Monday, February 17 is Presidents Day, but trash pickup is on…

February 14, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo congratulates December 2024 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 161 students who earned degrees in December 2024. The graduates represent 30 Indiana counties, five states, and India. Those who earned degrees include: Atlanta Karly M. Dean, Bachelor of Science in Nursing…

February 13, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release, State

Gov. Braun collaborates on Avian Flu effort in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun issued the following statement regarding Avian Flu monitoring in Indiana. “Hoosiers can rest assured that state government is monitoring the Avian Flu situation. At my direction, there is regular collaboration between the Indiana Board of…

February 13, 2025

Community

NASA Goes Live with First Twitch Stream from Space Station on Feb. 12, 2025

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: For the first time, NASA is hosting a live Twitch event from about 250 miles off the Earth aboard the International Space Station, bringing new audiences closer to space…

February 10, 2025

Community

NASA at the Big Game

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: There are more connections between space and football than you may think! Watch Featured Video: Scroll down the page to see: NASA at the Big Game No matter…

February 10, 2025

Community

Five Below opens at The Junction, construction anticipated to begin on Popeye’s at Eastgate Plaza in Logansport

A ribbon cutting was held at Five Below at The Junction, (formerly the Logansport Mall), at 3908 E. Market in Logansport on Feb. 7, 2025. They are open for business, with a grand opening set for Friday, February 14th at…

February 7, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Savings Bank celebrating 100 years of community banking

Logansport Savings Bank proudly announces the yearlong celebration of their 100th anniversary as a local business in Logansport and Cass County. This rare milestone is significant and not easily achieved. It is estimated that there are less than 1,000 companies…

February 4, 2025

Community

Logansport Utilities’ electric rates adjustment moves forward

An updated five-year electric rate plan for Logansport Utilities will move forward after being approved by the Logansport City Council. The Logansport Utilities’ Utility Service Board already approved the electric rate adjustment schedule on December 17, 2024, during the monthly…

February 4, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Stolen vehicle leads to manhunt

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Sheriff’s Department On Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at approximately 10:52 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch was informed that a black pick-up truck had been stolen from the 12000 South block of County Road 300…

February 4, 2025