Category Community

Logansport mayor applauds county cooperation on park

Efforts to compromise on the expansion of county jail parking were not reached Wednesday night, but Mayor Dave Kitchell said today that the city and county are working more closely together. Four Logansport City Council members agreed not to advance…

Melbourne Park playground closing September 30, 2019

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that starting on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, the playground at Melbourne Park will be closed until further notice. Demolition of the current playground will begin to make way for construction of a…

Indiana State Seal

Indiana participates in National College Application Week

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Fifteen Indiana colleges will waive college application fees during Indiana’s College Application Week, September 23-27, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Another 17 colleges have reported free applications year-round. In addition, nearly 100 high schools across…

‘The Movies’ theme of ’19 Light Up Parade

The fourth annual Christmas Parade in Logansport will incorporate the silver screen. The 2019 Light Up Logansport Parade Nov. 29 will incorporate “The Movies” as the theme for floats and entries. Festivities will include a free movie at the State…

Regional planning in works for broadband access

Improving rural areas around Logansport to enhance economic development and the quality of life may be streamlined through a study funded by the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network  . The Lafayette-based consortium of 10 counties has announced a two-year study of…

Logansport City Seal

Williams, Weaver named 2019 Newby Award recipients

An elementary art teacher and a former English teacher who was actively involved in academic coaching were recognized today. Jane Williams of Landis Elementary and retired Logansport High School teacher Joe Weaver have been named the 2019 winners of the…

Donato sworn in as state senator for District 18

STATEHOUSE – State Sen.-elect Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) became the state senator for Indiana Senate District 18 after taking the oath of office on Sept. 17, 2019. She was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark S. Massa. Donato fills…

Update regarding Cass County Superior Court II Judge

FUNERAL INFORMATION: A funeral service celebrating the life of Judge Richard A. Maughmer will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, September 21, 2019, at First Congregational Church, 505 W. Mulberry Street, Kokomo, with Pastor Jon Tice officiating. Burial will follow…

Indiana State Seal

Health officials urge homeowners to maintain septic systems

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is reminding Hoosiers to maintain their septic systems as part of SepticSmart Week, a national observance designed to educate homeowners and communities about the importance of caring for septic systems. According to the…

Logansport City Seal

Logansport mayor among four on climate change panel

GOSHEN — Just a few hours before a deluge struck Logansport Thursday, officials from across the state were learning that increased annual rainfall will be more common in future years. At the fourth annual Indiana Climate Leadership Summit, officials received…

Logansport City Seal

Henry named Logansport Citizen of the Week

A woman who has completed a massive west side renovation project is recognized this week with a special city award. Rachel Henry has opened her Modern Realty office on the northeast corner of North Cicott and West Market. But Mayor…

It was an august month of August for Logansport

Throughout his term, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has shared updates from the city in a monthly column. In what is shaping up to be a very good year for our community, we had an exceptional month of August that is…