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Tower Park Pool opens June 3; swim lessons and pool rental available

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the Tower Park Pool will open open for the season on June 3, 2017. Open swim hours will be Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. The pool is closed…

May 31, 2017

Achievements, Community

WWII Veteran Wood Citizen of the Week

A Marine veteran who served as grand marshal in the annual Memorial Day Observance in Logansport has been recognized with a special city honor. Elmer Wood has been named Citizen of the Week by Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell. Wood, who…

May 30, 2017

Bill Shideler and Randy Head shake hands at Cass County Memorial Day Parade.

Achievements, Community

2017 Memorial Day Parade includes two special recognitions

During the Cass County Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, two special recognition ceremonies took place outside the Logansport City Building. Senator Randy Head presented Bill Shideler with the Sagamore of the Wabash. It’s the state’s highest honor, bestowed…

May 30, 2017

Achievements, Community, Events

Indiana State Fair announces 5 of 17 free concerts for 2017

Indianapolis, IN – Today the first five of 17 concerts were announced that will be part of the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage headline entertainment at the 2017 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August 4-20. Each night of the…

May 30, 2017

Community

Fireworks planned in Walton this 4th of July

For over 35 years, the town of Walton has entertained families with a spectacular fireworks display. Our special treat this year is to have our own Walton Shooter, Mr. John Phillips, running and launching the show. He is doing this…

May 26, 2017

Achievements, Community

Cass County Community Foundation Receives National Recognition

The Cass County Community Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive…

May 26, 2017

Community, Health

Café Express at Logansport Memorial Hospital now closed on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays

Café Express, the cafeteria at Logansport Memorial Hospital, will now be closed through the rest of 2017 on Saturdays and Sundays during what were previously its regular operational hours. Several members of the community came to eat during the day…

May 26, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Iles, VanSoest receive LCSC’s 2017 Crystal Berry awards

There are so many Logansport Community School Corporation teachers going above and beyond for students. LCSC is home to many outstanding educators who work countless hours to ensure their students’ success. The LCSC Crystal Berry Award seeks to acknowledge one…

May 26, 2017

Community, Events

Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan to Drive Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car at 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who has played major roles in hit television series such as “The Walking Dead” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” will drive the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car to lead the starting field of the…

May 25, 2017

Community

Cass County has proud tradition of welcoming exchange students

Cass County, Indiana sits in the middle of the country surrounded by corn and bean fields. Who would want to come to the middle of the country? In the past 35 years, a total of about 380 Youth for Understanding…

May 25, 2017

Community

Get outside this Memorial Day weekend

DNR campgrounds and cabins at state parks, state reservoirs and state recreation areas are booked to capacity for Memorial Day weekend. For picnics and other day-use gatherings, shelters at locations statewide remain available. Shelters not reserved 48 hours in advance…

May 25, 2017

Community, Events, State

Fans Encouraged To Arrive Early, Plan Ahead for 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Just like last year, race fans are encouraged to arrive as early as possible for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 28. With one of the largest crowds in…

May 25, 2017

Community

Public Safety Agencies Work Collaboratively to Provide Safe Environment for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 Race

Indianapolis area public safety officials have received dozens of questions related to security plans prior to, and the day of the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29th. The Speedway Police Department,…

May 24, 2017

Logansport native Jacob Spence works as a member of the Holmatro Safety Team during IndyCar Series practice for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo by Phill Dials for Cass County Communication Network

Community

Logansport native helps keep IndyCar safe as part of Holmatro Safety Team

Photos by Phill Dials for Cass County Communication Network* If you’re headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend or you plan to watch the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 on TV, keep an eye out for Logansport native…

May 24, 2017

Community

Applications Available for Logan’s Landing Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program

Applications for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program are now available to commercial business or property owners within the Logan’s Landing district (between the rivers to 8th Street). The program offers 50% matching funding of up to $5,000 per property…

May 24, 2017

Community

Tree Trimming and Brush Pickup in the City of Logansport

The Logansport Street Department picks up tree and bush trimmings for city residents on an every other week basis. The city has picked up nearly 700 loads of brush since January 1st this year. If you hire a contractor to…

May 23, 2017

Community

Avoid planting ornamental pear trees

Ornamental pear trees, most commonly known as Bradford pears, have been a popular landscaping tree in Indiana for decades. So popular that they are crowding out native Indiana trees. For that reason, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources encourages homeowners…

May 23, 2017

Community, State

Plan extra travel time, stay informed for holiday weekend traffic

Memorial Day traditionally marks the start of the summer travel season in Indiana. And whether you’re attending the Indianapolis 500, vacationing, visiting family and friends, or just passing through, INDOT urges drivers to plan extra travel time, to stay informed…

May 23, 2017

Community

Logansport unemployment lowest since 2000

The combination of a strong economy and a diverse local economic base are contributing to some of the best conditions for workers in years, Mayor Dave Kitchell said today. A report in today’s Logansport Pharos-Tribune that indicates unemployment is continuing…

May 23, 2017

Community, Sports

Brickyard 400 Moves to September in 2018 as Final Race of Regular Season

INDIANAPOLIS – The Brickyard 400 will enter a new era of excitement in 2018, as the annual Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will move to Sunday, Sept. 9. The 400 will serve as the…

May 23, 2017