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2019 Logansport Candidate Forum

The 2019 candidates for Logansport mayor participated in a political forum sponsored by the Logansport/Cass Co. Chamber of Commerce, Cass Co. League of Women Voters, Indiana’s Best Radio, Pharos-Tribune, and Cass County Communication Network on Oct. 10, 2019. View the…

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Indiana officials report two new vaping-related deaths

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is reporting two more Hoosiers have died of severe lung injuries linked to a history of e-cigarette use, or “vaping.” This brings the total number of vaping-related deaths in Indiana to three since…

Social Security announces 1.6 percent benefit increase for 2020

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63…

Trash pickup on High Street affected by paving project

Republic Services will be collecting trash and recycling on Mondays for the High Street residents affected by the street resurfacing.  Please place trash totes and recycling bins at curbside prior to 6:00 a.m. on Mondays throughout this period. SOURCE: News…

As our city grows, we now must focus on our health

Since 2016, Mayor Dave Kitchell has shared updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. Logansport continues to be in growth mode and our civic vital signs lead to a positive prognosis for many of the things we…

Downtown celebration week runs Oct. 7-12, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS  – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs kicked off the second annual Downtown Development Week. “Our downtowns are the heartbeats of our communities and a large part of our residents’ quality…

Logansport city employees will receive 3 percent hike

Salaries for all elected and appointed Logansport employees received final approval Monday night. The Logansport City Council voted 7-0 to approve 3 percent raises for all department heads and their employees. Salaries for elected officials were frozen for the second…

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Myer named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A man who served Northern Heights residents in a voluntary capacity to ensure there would be safe drinking water for their residents is recognized this week with a special city honor. Karl Myer, a retired Logansport firefighter, took an active…

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Manning takes on key House committee role

STATEHOUSE  – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) was recently selected to serve as the vice chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. “Indiana needs to be a part of the global conversation surrounding the future of energy and…

Two Illinois men sentenced for dealing heroin and cocaine

Lisa Swaim, the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney, announced that Curtis Carter, 27, of Chicago, Illinois, was found guilty after a jury trial of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Heroin), Dealing in Cocaine, Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Heroin) and Possession…

GET TO KNOW: American Red Cross

The American Red Cross Northwest Indiana Chapter is one of the organizations that receives funds from United Way of Cass County.  The programs which are supported by United Way’s funding include the following: DISASTER: The Red Cross provides relief, support…

United Way of Cass County thanks 2019 Campaign Pacesetters

United Way of Cass County recently held its annual campaign kick-off at Ivy Tech. We want to THANK our 2019 Campaign Pacesetters: A Raymond, ABC Metals, City of Logansport, Cole Hardwood, Consolidated Union, HTI, Lewis Cass Schools, Logansport Community Schools,…

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