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Community, Education

NASA Skywatching Tips February 2025

Here are a few links and some info shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Credits: NASA, JPL, Preston Dyches All Month – Planet Visibility: · Mercury: Pops up just above the horizon in late February, looking…

February 3, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital lifts mask mandate effective Jan. 29, 2025

Effective January 29, 2025, Logansport Memorial Hospital will lift the mask mandate due to an improvement in illness rates within our organization and throughout the community. However, illness is still in the community so it is important to stay diligent…

January 28, 2025

Community, Press Release

City Call and Text Center provides access for non-English speakers

In 2024, the city of Logansport implemented a call center to give non-English speaking community members access to city resources through their partnership with our Language Matters team. These efforts have begun to have widespread impact on the Logansport community,…

January 28, 2025

Community

Cass County Commissioners to consider addition of stop sign at Orchard Hill and Delaware Road

An ordinance to add a stop sign at the intersection where Orchard Hill stops for Delaware Road will be on the agenda for consideration by the Cass County Commissioners at their meeting on Feb. 3, 2025 at 1 p.m. in…

January 28, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities’ steel pole project update, Hospital Entrance to remain open

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Utilities The last leg of the first phase of Logansport Utilities’ (LU) steel pole installation project is scheduled to be put up starting the week of Monday, January 27, 2025. Announced in May 2023, approximately…

January 27, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll for 1st semester of 2024-2025 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School students who made the honor roll for the 1st semester of the 2024-2025 school year! Lewis Cass Junior High SchoolHigh Honor Roll – Semester 1 of 2024-2025 school year Isabella Alford, Xavier…

January 26, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll for 2nd quarter of 2024-2025 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2024-2025 school year! Lewis Cass Junior High SchoolHigh Honor Roll – Q2 of 2024-2025 school year Isabella Alford, Xavier Alford,…

January 26, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Logansport Police Department announces investigation into officer’s conduct

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Police Department The Indiana State Police is currently conducting a thorough investigation into an officer’s conduct following allegations related to calls into Cass Central Dispatch involving a Logansport police officer and alleged child neglect. The…

January 19, 2025

Community, Press Release

Liftoff! NASA Sends Science, Tech to Moon on Firefly, SpaceX Flight

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Credits: NASA/Frank/Michaux, Tiernan P. Doyle, quote from NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Creating a golden streak in the night sky, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s…

January 19, 2025

Community, Press Release

Cass County Democrats reorganize; letters of intent due Feb. 19, 2025

Every four years, Democratic county parties across Indiana conduct a caucus to elect officers. Anyone wanting to run for Cass County Democrat Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary or Treasurer must submit a letter of intent by February 19, 2025. Letters of…

January 17, 2025

Community

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings and Observances

Monday, January 20, 2025 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. All Americans are encouraged to observe this day with appropriate civic, community, and service projects in honor of Dr. King and to visit www.MLKDay.gov to find Martin…

January 17, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital implements mandatory mask protocol for staff and visitors effective immediately

Logansport Memorial Hospital and the community have seen a significant spike in respiratory infections, including RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 over the past weeks, including LMH staff. Because of this trend, Logansport Memorial Hospital will be implementing a mandatory masking protocol…

January 17, 2025

Community, Press Release

Renegade Beard Club seeking Indiana members

Today, we’re diving into the world of rugged style, brotherhood, and grooming excellence as we sit down with Dominic Baker, the driving force behind the Renegade Beard Club Indiana Chapter. Known for its bold community ethos and commitment to community…

January 17, 2025

Community, Press Release

City of Logansport awarded Efroymson Endangered Places grant for Memorial Center rehabilitation

Logansport, IN – The City of Logansport is pleased to announce that it has received an Efroymson Endangered Places grant from Indiana Landmarks to support the rehabilitation of the Logansport-Cass County Memorial Center, also known as the Kendrick-Baldwin House. This…

January 16, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List, Press Release

Fall 2024 dean’s list, chancellor’s list, honor academic achievement at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — In the fall 2024 semester, 708 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA…

January 14, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Part-time students honored for academic success at Indiana University Kokomo in 2024

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honors part-time students who have earned a place on the dean’s list for 2024. To qualify for the dean’s list, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0…

January 14, 2025

Community

Panhandle Pathway Trail Talk, Issues 30 and 31

The following info is from the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway: Almost every day Steve Nichols goes out to the Panhandle Pathway for a walk with his 11 year old dog, Ralph. They typically walk on the trail from the…

January 12, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School Speech Team places 5th at 2025 Plymouth Tournament

The Logansport High School Speech Team placed 5th out of 16 teams at the Plymouth Tournament on Saturday, January 11, 2025 Individual Top 12 Finalists included: Madilie Franco (double finalist): 6th in Drama and 9th in Program Oral Interpretation Alex…

January 12, 2025

Community

Three vehicle crash on January 9, 2025 claims a life and closes State Road 25

On Thursday, January 9, 2025 at approximately 12:45 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call of a vehicle crash with entrapment on SR 25 near County Road 300 South. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to…

January 11, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release, State

Indiana State Police partnering in Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative January 13 -17, 2025. During this annual human trafficking initiative ISP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement units will raise…

January 11, 2025