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Community

City’s housing needs come into focus

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. The number of political signs in Logansport yards far outnumbers the “For Sale” signs these days. Demand for Logansport housing is up…

November 4, 2018

Community

Spencer Park in Logansport closed to vehicle traffic through January 1, 2019

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that Spencer Park will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning November 5 for the set-up of Christmas in the Park. Park users should plan to park their vehicles on the north side…

November 4, 2018

Community, Elections

BMV extends hours for Election Day 2018

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branches will extend hours of operation on Monday, Nov. 5 and Tuesday, Nov. 6 to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses to be used for identification at a polling place. Branches…

November 4, 2018

Community, Health, State

Indiana records first flu-related death of 2018-2019 season

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is reporting the state’s first influenza-related death of the 2018-2019 flu season. “We don’t typically see flu-related deaths this early in the season, but flu viruses circulate year-round and can have heartbreaking consequences…

November 3, 2018

Community

DST ends Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018

Don’t forget to Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. Set your clocks back an hour before you head to bed on Saturday!

November 3, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

One arrested after overnight shooting in Logansport

At 3:16 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2018, Logansport Police Department was dispatched to the 1600 block of Erie Ave. in reference to shots fired at that location. Upon officers arrival, they found Calvin Burton, Jr., 44, in the roadway in…

November 3, 2018

Community

Secretary for Career Connections and Talent to visit Logansport

INDIANAPOLIS – On Nov. 8, Governor Holcomb’s first-appointed Secretary for Career Connections and Talent, Blair Milo, will visit with Cass County area stakeholders at Ivy Tech Community College in Logansport to discuss changes in the economy and workforce and implementing…

November 1, 2018

Community, Government

Increase in income tax rate will fund expansion of Cass County jail

Cass County residents will see their income tax rate increase by .1 percent to fund an expansion of the Cass County Jail. According to Ordinance 2018-09, it would become effective Jan. 1, 2019. The Cass County Council held a special…

October 31, 2018

Community

Month of May 2019 Tickets On Sale Now at IMS.com, IMS Ticket Office

INDIANAPOLIS – Is it May yet? Not quite, but the time is here for race fans to make their plans for the most magical month of the year. Tickets for all Month of May events in 2019 at the Indianapolis…

October 29, 2018

Community

United Way supportive of Big Brothers Big Sisters

For many years the United Way of Cass County has been a significant funder for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cass County. According to executive director, Chris Armstrong: “It is truly unfortunate that Big Brothers Big Sisters will soon be…

October 29, 2018

Community, Health

New PET/CT Technology at Logansport Memorial Hospital offers improved cancer diagnosis and treatment

Logansport Memorial Hospital will offer patients a powerful new diagnostic imaging system known as PET This hybrid technology combines the strengths of two well-established imaging modalities in one imaging session to more accurately diagnose and locate cancers while increasing patient…

October 28, 2018

Community

Gates leave $3.1 million to Cass County Community Foundation

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen announced Friday that CCCF was the recipient of an estate gift from Richard and Rose Gates, formerly of Royal Center, totaling over $3.1 million. The gift is the largest single donation in the…

October 28, 2018

Community

Flags at half-staff through Oct. 31 to honor Pennsylvania victims

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Flags should be flown at half-staff until…

October 28, 2018

Achievements, Community

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for First 9 Weeks of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary Students who made the honor roll for the first 9 weeks of the 2018-2019 school year: Kindergarten: Isabela Alvarado, Jeffery Banter, Hailey Beety, Warren Campbell, Roxy Davin, Hadley Duckett, Jonathan Esqueda, Jade Flores-Licona, Eduardo…

October 27, 2018

Community, Education

Free FAFSA assistance Oct. 28 for College Goal Sunday

Indianapolis, Ind. – Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at various Ivy Tech Community College locations across Indiana on October 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (local time) for College Goal Sunday. This annual event provides free assistance for Hoosier…

October 25, 2018

Achievements, Community

Columbia 6th Grade Academy for 1st grading period of 2018-2019

Congratulations to the following Columbia 6th Grade Academy students who made the honor roll for the 1st grading period of the 2018-2019 school year! ALL A Honor Roll Alvarez-Gomez, Arturo Armando Anderson, Madeline Kaylee Brewer, Sage Leeann Bundy, Claire Elizabeth…

October 25, 2018

Community, Government, State

Cass County lawmakers: Deadline approaching for House internship positions

STATEHOUSE – College students and recent graduates seeking an internship with the Indiana House of Representatives must submit their applications before the Oct. 31 deadline, according to area lawmakers. House internships are paid positions during the legislative session lasting from…

October 25, 2018

Community

Child dies after accidental shooting on north side

At 11:46 a.m. on Oct. 25, Cass County Central Dispatch received a call of a 3-year-old child shot in the 1500 block of Treen Street in Logansport. Logansport Police say the child sustained a gunshot wound to the face area…

October 25, 2018

Community

Council to consider incentives for two new grocery stores in Logansport

The director of the Cass-Logansport Economic Development Organization says there’s a “strong possibility” that the city will soon have two new grocery stores. On Wednesday night, Bill Cuppy told the Logansport City Council finance committee that the owner of the…

October 24, 2018

Community

Citizens urged to wear red this week

Nationwide, the focus on drug abuse prevention is in full view through the end of the month as part of Red Ribbon Week. Mayor Dave Kitchell is asking local residents to wear red or red ribbons to show their support…

October 24, 2018