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Don’t let space heaters spark a tragedy this winter

Space heaters may save a few dollars during the heating season, but they can be dangerous when used improperly. With the coldest air of the year moving in to Indiana this weekend, Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson urges Hoosiers…

“Y” Campaign surpasses $3 million mark

The Cass County Family YMCA recently surpassed the $3 million mark in pledges on their way to the $3.5 million capital campaign goal. The Y announced “The Next 50 Years” campaign last year with an initial gift of $1 million…

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Charitable Roadblock applications due Feb. 8, 2019

The City of Logansport is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations for 2019 charitable roadblocks. Applications can be downloaded from the new City Website , picked up in the Mayor’s office or by emailing mevanich@cityoflogansport.org. Applications are due to…

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Indiana prepares for early issuance of February SNAP benefits

INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has been informed by the USDA the state must issue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the month of February on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, rather than the previously-reported date of Saturday,…

USPS Passport Services still available during shutdown

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The U.S. Postal Service in Indiana would like to reassure your customers in Indiana that passport facilities will continue to provide services as normal during the federal government shutdown. The U.S. State Department is still processing passport…

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Winter Weather Updates: January 12, 2019

We’ll update this page with information throughout the duration of Winter Storm Gia. Share a photo on our Facebook page and we’ll add it to our photo gallery! Cass County is under a yellow travel advisory. (The lowest level of…

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Girl Scout Cookie sale begins January 11!

The annual cookie sale in the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana council begins Friday, January 11. Making its debut this year is a new gluten-free cookie, Caramel Chocolate Chip. In addition, you can still choose your favorites among these eight…

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Head files school bus safety legislation

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) today announced during a press conference that he filed legislation that would address school bus safety issues in Indiana. The bill would increase the penalty from a Class A infraction to a Class…

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Looking ahead to a prosperous 2019

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. Recently I was researching some information when I came across the outlook for a new year in Logansport. “This new year finds…

4-H Enrollment runs through target date of Jan. 15, 2019

Indiana 4-H enrollment has been underway statewide for the 2019 4-H program year. 4-H Families will create their own login and password at  that will be used multiple times throughout the year to communicate and transfer information to their local…

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Former Logansport city official mourned

A man who served on the Logansport City Council and later served as the economic development director for the city has lost a courageous battle with cancer. Nolan Eugene “Skip” Kuker passed away Sunday in Greenfield where he had lived…

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Gossett named “Citizen of the Week”

Leland Gossett is part of “The Greatest Generation” noted by author and former news anchor Tom Brokaw. Leland, a World War II Navy veteran who traveled to England and Iceland while serving in the Atlantic from 1943 to 1946, Leland…

2018 Miss Cass County Indiana McKayla Ramsey

2019 Indiana State Fair Queen to be crowned January 6

The Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant happens this weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Preliminary judging will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. All 87 county representatives will appear on stage to begin the Finals…

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