Category Community

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…

Logansport City Seal

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…

Indiana Statehouse

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,…

Flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, Oct. 6. Gov. Holcomb…

Election 2019 with Cass County Online Chat Bubble

Voter registration ends Monday, Oct. 7, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS –Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the November 5th municipal election, you need to register today. Voters registering in the county clerk’s office must do so by the close of business Monday,…

Logansport City Seal

Construction increasing in Logansport

At mid-year, the city Building Commissioner’s Report in Logansport indicated a 100 percent increase in construction in comparison with 2018. On Wednesday, through the first three quarters, the latest report from Building Commissioner Wayne Erwin indicates a significant increase in…

Logansport City Seal

Museum working with Purdue on future plan

College students who have a train as a mascot will be helping an Indiana nonprofit that supports the history of railroads. Through the city of Logansport, the Indiana Transportation Museum has begun working with the Marriott School of Hospital and…

Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County October 4-7, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will be out in five different locations this weekend. Contractors are repairing winter damage by resurfacing, strengthening bridges and extending the life of roadways. Maintenance crews will also be out working to repair…

Logansport Soccer Club Scores for Sept. 28 & 29, 2019

Here are the Logansport Soccer Club scores for Sept. 28 and 29, 2019: Travel Hamilton North  3 LSC 08  2  (LSC Goals: Gorton (2)) Delaware County  7 LSC 08 3  (LSC Goals: Gorton, Hoover, Roth) Rec Leagues 6U Pharos Tribune …

Indiana State Seal

FAFSA opens for 2020-2021 school year

INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosier students and families are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is now open for the 2020-2021 school year. With over $350 million in state financial aid available, as well as billions…

Indiana DNR

Indiana Conservation Officers add Public Safety Divers

Six Indiana Conservation Officers will become members of DNR Law Enforcement’s 47-officer team of certified dive rescue specialists that serves the entire state. The officers will graduate on Oct. 3 from the six-week Public Safety Dive Rescue Specialist School. The…