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Usher in 2020 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the new year and provide a chance to get…

Logansport’s new clerk-treasurer and Fifth Ward city council member are the first city officials to be sworn into office for 2020. Mayor Dave Kitchell administered the oath of office to them prior to Monday’s Board of Public Works meeting. The…

A home owned by the City of Logansport and an abandoned home that has been condemned for some time are expected to be torn down soon. Today, the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety declared the condition of properties…

Throughout our campaign, I spoke with you about what mattered most. Through the conversations going door to door, attending local events, and listening to experience, we’ve developed our 100-day plan. With this 100-day plan comes a promise I’ve kept. I…

Two former city council members were recognized posthumously by the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety at its final meeting of the year Monday. The board voted 2-0 to give an honorary designation to the portion of Third Street…

WABASH, Ind. — Calling all artists! Whether you are amateur or professional, the Honeywell Foundation’s Clark Gallery will be hosting its annual 92 County Art Show from Jan. 9 through Feb. 19, 2020. Entries will be accepted on Monday, Jan.…

An oval design featuring the historic character of homes and buildings in Logansport will welcome visitors to the city. The city has released the images of the signs which have arrived after months of preparation. Signs feature renderings of historic…

A north side man who worked in many capacities during his career is recognized today with the city’s highest honor. John Davis has been named Citizen of the Year by Mayor Dave Kitchell. Davis served more than a dozen years…

Here are some updates on holiday-related closings and activities for the week of Dec. 30, 2019. The Cass County Government Building (Courthouse) will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Republic Services will be operating the normal schedule on Monday, Dec.…

Alpha Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has generously made a gift to pay the operating expenses of the Cass County Carousel for the THURSDAY and FRIDAY opening after Christmas and will allow all rides to be free. In…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced that Greg Grostefon of Logansport, Ind., has been named the superintendent of Logansport State Hospital. Grostefon has been the interim superintendent since April of 2018. “As interim superintendent, Greg…

UPDATE FROM Indiana Department of Transportation CASS COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that the Market Street Bridge on Business 24/Old State Road 25 in Logansport is scheduled to reopen to traffic Saturday, Dec. 21. This is…

Photo courtesy of Cass County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Logansport, Ind.-On December 15, 2019, staff from Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility (LJCF) joined Officers with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Logansport Police Department, Indiana State Police, Galveston Police Department, Pulaski County Sheriff’s…

The DNR seeks nominations for five openings on the state’s Indiana Trails Advisory Board (TAB). The openings are for representatives of the following trail-user groups: environmental groups, hikers, mountain bikers, trail support groups, and users with disabilities. Nominations will be…

LOGANSPORT – Today,Republican State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) announced she will seek her first full term representing District 18 in the Indiana General Assembly. Donato was elected upon the retirement of State Sen. Randy Head earlier this year and will…

Logansport Parks & Recreation will be offering “Growing Together,” with a new session beginning on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  This is an opportunity for parents with children ages six months to four years to help build developmental skills in their…

With the recent snowfall and dropping temperatures, Indiana Conservation Officers advise being mindful of the potential hazards of frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways…

INDIANAPOLIS — Effective Jan. 1, 2020, several Indiana county income tax rates will change. The counties and new rates are as follows: Cass County: 2.7% (increased from 2.6%) Decatur County: 2.5% (increased from 2.35%) Fulton County: 2.68% (increased from 2.38%)…

It’s that time of year again – coyotes are on the move, and Indiana residents might see them more, but this should not be a cause for alarm. Coyotes are common everywhere in the state, even in urban areas. Coyotes…