Category Community

Community, Events

Public invited to Huston Park planning workshop on April 3, 2019

Logansport Parks & Recreation Department is inviting the public to attend a workshop that will focus on the next phase of development for Huston Park. It will take place on Wednesday, April 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Penman Building…

March 31, 2019

Community

Logansport Road between 48th St. & 600 E will be closed during daytime hours April 2-3

UPDATE: The brush cutting project on Logansport Road between 48th Street and 600E is complete. The road is now open as usual and will NOT be closed on Thursday. ORIGINAL POST: The Cass County Highway Department has announced the daytime…

March 31, 2019

Community

CCCF Receives Lilly Endowment matching grant of $440,595

The Cass County Community Foundation has received a grant of $440,595 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative. With GIFT VII, the Endowment is making up to $125 million available…

March 31, 2019

Community

Habitat dedicates new home on Tacoma Ave.

A Logansport mother and her three children have a new roof over their heads tonight. This afternoon, Habitat for Humanity officially presented the keys to a home at 206 Tacoma Ave. to Cecilia Arzola. Habitat volunteers had been working on…

March 31, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: 6th Grade High Honor Roll Jaylynn Elpers, Nolan Hahn, Allen Healton, Curtis Henry, Sydney Holmquist, Riley Johnson, Madeline Leicht,…

March 31, 2019

Community, Education

Second annual girls STEM summer camp set at Ivy Tech Kokomo

UPDATED MAY 13, 2019: KOKOMO, Ind. – The deadline to register for this year’s Gearing Up Girls for STEM summer camp at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo has been extended to May 22. The camp, designed for girls going into…

March 31, 2019

Logansport Memorial Hospital & Four County Counseling Center Logos

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital, Four County and Tyson address opioid epidemic and create Community Resource Guide

Struggling with an addiction is a difficult journey, and one of the most difficult steps is determining your options. Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) and Four County Counseling Center were named as joint grant recipients from Tyson Foods, Inc. in 2018.…

March 30, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Landis Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Elena Azpeitia, Madelyn Broomfield, Patrick Cobb, Yorley Contreras-Hernandez, Angel Gazcon, Juan Guajardo, Alexander Helton, Bronson…

March 28, 2019

Achievements, Community

Logansport High School Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: 4.0+ 9th Grade Lorena Alvarez-Gomez, Brayan Escobedo, Guadalupe Figueroa, Magdalene Fincher, Laritza Garcia Miranda, Evan Gay, Liam Gay,…

March 28, 2019

Community

Logansport native raises $21,000 for St. Baldrick’s Foundation

CARMEL, Ind. – Merchants Bank of Indiana chairman and CEO, Mike Petrie, a Logansport native, recently partnered with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise funds to help find cures for children with cancer. Petrie’s fundraising campaign brought in donations totaling…

March 28, 2019

Community

High Street in Logansport will benefit from state grant

For the third time in four years, the City of Logansport has been awarded state funding from the Community Crossings program for street paving. This week, the city received word it will receive $727,000 in funding for the pavement of…

March 27, 2019

Community, State

Head serves on nationwide Suicide Prevention Infrastructure Advisory Panel

STATEHOUSE – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) recently served on a nationwide advisory panel to help create recommendations on what states should include in their suicide prevention plans through the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC). The panel suggested, among other…

March 27, 2019

Community

Lewis Cass Marching Kings invited to perform in the 63rd Annual IPL 500 Festival Parade

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, has selected 14 marching bands from across the U.S. to perform in the 63rd annual IPL 500…

March 27, 2019

Community, Sports

Annual NASCAR Event Moving to Fourth of July Weekend in 2020 on IMS Oval

INDIANAPOLIS – The Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia Line will move to Fourth of July weekend starting in 2020, creating a new marquee summer event in Indianapolis and on the national sporting calendar. The…

March 27, 2019

Community

City of Logansport thanks donors for help reaching fundraising goal for trail security cameras

The City of Logansport will soon see the installation of cameras on our city trails. Thanks to the public generosity and support the Logansport Parks Foundation has exceeded its $25,000 50/50 match requirement by the IHCDA Patronicity Grant. A total…

March 26, 2019

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital installs a drug disposal container in partnership with the Consumer Drug Take-Back Program

In partnership with the Consumer Drug Take-Back Program, Logansport Memorial Hospital has installed a drop box for proper disposal of unwanted prescription medications. The drop box is located inside Community Pharmacy and offers an easy, safe, and convenient option for…

March 26, 2019

Achievements, Community

Head honors Pioneer High School athletes

State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport, podium) presents Senate Concurrent Resolution 51 in the Senate Chamber Thursday, March 21. SCR 51 recognized the Pioneer High School girls’ softball team for winning the 2018 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class A state…

March 26, 2019

Community, State

Governor Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation award $115 million through Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 189 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $115 million in state-matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community…

March 26, 2019

Community, Government, State

Legislation to address school bus safety issues passes House

A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would comprehensively address school bus safety issues in Indiana recently passed the House of Representatives unanimously. Senate Bill 2 would: Increase the penalties for drivers who violate school bus stop…

March 26, 2019

Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxilary Board Members

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary announces 2019 Board Members

The Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary is pleased to announce their Executive Officers for 2019. They are as follows: President –Patty Carter Vice-President –Deb Musall Secretary –Cheryl Smith Treasurer –Herb Detrick Past President/Advisor –Bonnie Bowyer Member at-Large –Rob Adair Member…

March 22, 2019