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Community

Help for flooding victims available at Fairview Elementary

The American Red Cross is still set up at Fairview Elementary to help those affected from the flooding. They will stay open through the night and reassess tomorrow (7/14). Damage assessment teams are surveying the area. You can get a…

July 13, 2017

Achievements, Community

Baker chosen ‘Citizen of the Week’

A retiring Cass County official has been recognized with a special city honor. Virginia Baker, the county’s voter registration deputy, has been named Logansport’s Citizen of the Week. Born in Peru, she moved to Cass County as a youth and…

July 13, 2017

Community

Social Security Announces New Online Service for Replacement Social Security Cards in Indiana

The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Indiana available through its my Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that residents of Indiana can use the portal…

July 12, 2017

Community

DNR State Fair Fishing Pond, State Parks booth need volunteers

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says it needs hundreds of people to assist kids around the State Fair Fishing Pond. The 2017 Indiana State Fair runs from Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 20, and we are looking for…

July 12, 2017

Community

Galveston boy pulled from creek

Galveston, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a 6 year old boy in Galveston. At approximately 8:15 pm last evening, first responders were dispatched to the area of the Galveston Park for a 6-year-old that had gone…

July 12, 2017

Community

AG Hill aims to protect storm victims after severe weather crosses state

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is urging residents to be vigilant when seeking restoration and repair work in the wake of damage caused by recent thunderstorms. Parts of Indiana are experiencing flooding this week due to heavy rains. Spotters…

July 11, 2017

Community

NASCAR Fans: Race To Receive Limited Edition Jeff Gordon Bobblehead with Purchase of Four Brickyard 400 Products

INDIANAPOLIS – NASCAR fans, especially those of recently retired legend Jeff Gordon, have even more incentive to purchase tickets and other products for the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 on July 21-23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fans who…

July 11, 2017

Community

July 10-11 Storm Updates

Wednesday, July 12: Water has receded and many roads that were closed yesterday, including State Road 29, State Road 218 and SR 18 are now considered passable and high water signs have been removed. HOWEVER, Cass County EMA says there…

July 11, 2017

Community

Flash flooding causes evacuations on Logansport’s south side, Fairview Elementary opens as evacuation center

This post will not be updated. Find the latest info here. TUESDAY: JULY 11: Cass Transit City Bus will be running but Cass Transit is operating on limited service because radios are down due to weather. They are working on…

July 11, 2017

Achievements, Community

Heckard crowned Miss Cass County 2017

Pictured above: Ali Williams, Malley Ronk,Jael Forker, Shailin Heckard, Jennifer Crafford, Mallory Minnick. Photo by Phill Dials for Cass County Communication Network The Cass County 4-H Fair began Sunday with the crowning of Miss Cass County 2017, Shailin Heckard. Members…

July 10, 2017

Community

Orientations for 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

The Cass County Community Foundation has set orientation dates and times for the 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Students graduating high school in 2018 who wish to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship must attend a mandatory orientation…

July 9, 2017

Community

Street resurfacing projects on East Market, 4th, 5th and Cicott Streets

The City of Logansport’s street resurfacing project will resume Monday, July 10, 2017. Grinding will begin Monday on East Market from 25th to Longtree Lane, followed by 4th and 5th Streets and Cicott Street from West Market to Biddle Street. …

July 9, 2017

Community, Government, State

Area legislators appointed to interim study committees

When Indiana’s part-time legislature is not in session, lawmakers serve on interim study committees that meet to review the state’s top issues, as identified by the General Assembly during the prior legislative session. Study committee topics are assigned by the…

July 9, 2017

Community, Police/Fire, State

2017 Cops Cycling for Survivors Bicycle Ride around Indiana

Monday, July 10, 2017, will mark the start of the 16th annual Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana. A departure ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. EDT at the Police and Fire Fighters Memorial on the capital…

July 9, 2017

Community, State

AG Hill: IRS phone scams still prevalent even after tax season

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is asking Hoosiers to be cautious of scammers acting as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents over the phone, demanding money and threatening legal action. Even after tax season has concluded, the Office of Indiana Attorney…

July 9, 2017

Community

Miss Cass County 2017 will be crowned July 9

Karli DeHaven’s final duty as Miss Cass County 2016 will be crowning her successor on the opening night of the 2017 Cass County 4-H Fair. Eleven women will compete for the title of Miss Cass County 2017. The Cass County…

July 8, 2017

Community

Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives. Blood donations have…

July 6, 2017

Community, Government

GUEST COLUMN: At 18-month mark, plans being made, fiscal realities clear for City of Logansport

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. “Make no little plans” are words general attributed to Daniel Burnham, the man who came up with a plan to build a sparkling city…

July 5, 2017

Community

Cass County Community Foundation sponsoring robotics teams at the 2017 Cass County 4-H Fair

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce a new matching opportunity at the Cass County 4-H Fair July 10-14th. The Foundation has previously supported robotics teams from all four local school systems and will offer the opportunity to…

July 5, 2017

Achievements, Community, Nonprofits

Peak Community Services earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

CARF International announced that Peak Community Service has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Employment Services: Employment Supports, Community Employment Services: Job Development, Community Integration, Organizational Employment Services, Respite Services, Services Coordination, Supported Living, and…

July 4, 2017