Category Community

Community, Police/Fire

ISP investigating police involved shooting in Walton

Walton – The Indiana State Police, at the request of the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, is investigating a police involved shooting in which a Walton, IN, man died. The preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Maller revealed this…

January 27, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

Promise Kept During Ceremony Honoring Trooper Daniel Barrett

Fulton County – “He will never be forgotten.” These words have been echoed many times since the tragic death of Indiana State Police Trooper Daniel Barrett on January 27, 2008. The promise was kept Friday, as police officers from various…

January 27, 2018

Community, State

Holcomb, Crouch announce Next Level Veterans initiative

STATEHOUSE – On Friday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch to unveil Indiana’s Next Level Veterans initiative. This new statewide program brings together public and private organizations to recruit, employ and connect discharging military personnel to Indiana…

January 27, 2018

Community

Clover named ‘Citizen of the Week’

An administrator who has played critical roles in the transitions at Logansport State Hospital over the past 20 years is recognized with a special city honor. Rob Clover, who is retiring as administrator at the hospital, has been named Citizen…

January 27, 2018

Community, Education, State

Indiana Department of Education Launches New Teacher Recruitment and Retention Campaign

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has announced the launch of a teacher recruitment and retention campaign. Two new websites, EducateIN.org and Indiana.Teachers-Teachers.com, will provide those looking for a career in the classroom the opportunity to connect with…

January 27, 2018

Community

Let’s Finish Strong: Salvation Army Campaign to End 1-31-18

The Salvation Army in Logansport is reaching the end of its main fundraising season. The Salvation Army was blessed this Christmas season to have dedicated volunteers, employees, and generous donors make a greater impact in Cass County. “There were a…

January 25, 2018

Community

Purdue students take center stage at State Theatre

More than 90 senior civil engineering students from Purdue University were tasked to come up with a solution to water problems at Logansport’s downtown theater. Students in Prof. Robert Jacko’s class were in Logansport Tuesday morning. They were welcomed with…

January 24, 2018

Community

CCCF invites you to “Give Your Heart to the Community”

The Cass County Community Foundation announces its 2018 “Give Your Heart to the Community” Campaign. CCCF President Deanna Crispen shared “We are very excited to once again offer our annual Valentines serenades. This signature fundraising event is now in its…

January 24, 2018

Community

2018 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count to survey homeless living in all 92 Indiana counties

This week, the Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoSCoC) and the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) will conduct the 2018 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count in Indiana. Under the direction of these agencies, and local coordinators, hundreds of volunteers from around the state will conduct…

January 24, 2018

Community, Government, State

House committee advances Friend’s CBD oil bill

STATEHOUSE – The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code today voted in favor of State Rep. Bill Friend’s (R-Macy) bill that would expand access to CBD oil in Indiana by legalizing industrial hemp products. Friend’s proposal would allow products,…

January 24, 2018

Community

Derailment blocks two Logansport lines

Two cars of a southbound Norfolk Southern freight train derailed at approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday in downtown Logansport. Logansport police, along with Cass County Emergency Management Agency Director Alvin Beckman and railroad employees remain at the scene. The accident involved…

January 24, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

Suspect arrested following string of church burglaries

The Logansport Police Department has been investigating reported church burglaries during the last week. The first burglary was reported to the Logansport Police Department on Jan. 16 at 7:05 p.m. The Refuge Worship Center, 1655 Michigan Ave., reported that they…

January 24, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

Correction officer arrested on drug charges

Members of the Cass County Drug Task Force received information Saturday, Jan. 20 from the investigations and intelligence division at the Miami County Correctional Facility involving alleged drug trafficking by a correction officer who resides in Logansport. A subsequent investigation…

January 24, 2018

Community

Red Cross winter blood shortage reaches critical level

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Ongoing severe winter weather has more than doubled the number of canceled American Red Cross blood drives and the resulting blood and platelet donation shortfall since earlier this month. The Red Cross now considers the situation…

January 23, 2018

Community

RES holds Harvest Wind project information session

The company that’s proposing to develop a wind farm in Cass and Miami Counties provided information about the Harvest Wind project during a dinner Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Angie’s Catering attended by more than 100 people. Officials with Renewable Energy…

January 23, 2018

Community

Cityof Logansport accepting 2018 Roadblock Applications thru Feb. 16

The City of Logansport is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations for 2018 charitable roadblocks. Roadblocks will be held on Market Street at the light at 3rd Street. Applications can be downloaded from the new City Website or picked…

January 23, 2018

Community

Walmart to raise wages, provide one-time bonus and expand hourly maternity and parental leave for associates

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Recently, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash bonus for eligible associates of up to $1,000. The company…

January 22, 2018

Community, Police/Fire

ISP/CVED Working to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

Indiana- On January 4, 2010 President Obama issued a proclamation naming January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This followed a 2007 Senate resolution naming January 11th as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement…

January 22, 2018

Community

Former teacher named “Citizen of the Week”

A local resident who has spent the majority of her life here after emigrating to the United States is this week’s Logansport “Citizen of the Week”. Paulette Shilling came to the United States from France. Military service led to the…

January 21, 2018