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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

Achievements, Community

Darche chosen ‘Citizen of the Week’

A Logansport man who founded a fund-raising golf tournament in memory of his father is the latest recipient of a special city award. Brad Darche founded the Harvey Darche Memorial Golf Tournament. Through his efforts, the tournament has raised money…

July 3, 2017

Community, State

Indiana Department of Insurance Warns Hoosiers to Consider the Consequences Before Using Fireworks

Indianapolis – Independence Day celebrations are kicking off this week around the state and with that comes an increase in the use of fireworks. Hoosiers are reminded that Indiana has several laws governing fireworks and many towns and cities have…

July 1, 2017

Community

Big Machine To Sponsor Brickyard 400 Starring Brantley Gilbert

INDIANAPOLIS – Music industry leader Big Machine Label Group is the new entitlement sponsor of the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, one of the crown jewels of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. This year’s race, scheduled for…

June 30, 2017

Community, State

Record Breaking Holiday Travel Weekend Begins Friday, June 30

The Independence Day holiday weekend is expected to be one of the busiest on Indiana highways and interstates ever. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds Hoosiers to travel safely and plan for more driving time during this very busy…

June 29, 2017

Community, Government

Fireworks Laws Hoosiers Need to Know

With fireworks season underway, the State Fire Marshal is reminding all Hoosiers to be aware of fireworks laws when celebrating. “Hoosiers using fireworks this summer need to be both safe and legal when doing so,” said State Fire Marshal Jim…

June 29, 2017

Community

Public information meeting June 27 for proposed intersection improvements on US 24 at CR 600 E & Logansport Road

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will hold a public information meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The purpose of this meeting is to present a preliminary proposal for the community’s consideration with regard to enhancing safety and functionality at…

June 26, 2017