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Roads to well paved with great expectations

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. Regardless of the economy, one thing city, county, state and federal officials always have to think about is the condition of their infrastructure. Roads,…

New Homecoming Weekend set Oct. 7-9 in Logansport

A high school tradition will be enhanced a bit more this year in Logansport. Mayor Dave Kitchell has proclaimed Oct. 7-9 as “Logansport Homecoming Weekend.” In addition to the traditional Homecoming festivities associated with Logansport football, the mayor is asking…

IDHS Encourages Hoosiers to Take Part in Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging all Hoosiers to take some steps to being prepared for emergencies. “We’ve witnessed, time and time again, that being better prepared helps in all types…

DUI checkpoint to be conducted in Cass County

On the evening of September 2, 2016 officers from the Indiana State Police will conduct an enforcement checkpoint targeting impaired drivers in Cass County. After the checkpoint, troopers will conduct roving saturation patrols aggressively seeking impaired drivers throughout the Indiana…

New Logansport historical marker to be dedicated

As part of the new Dentzel Carousel Festival, a special commemoration of the city’s only National Historic Landmark will be featured. In a 9:30 a.m. ceremony Saturday, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell will dedicate a new city historical marker in celebration…

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Road work on North & High Streets begins Aug. 30

The Logansport Street Department will be milling portions of High Street and North Street. Weather permitting, on Tuesday, August 30, High Street from 24th to Spencer Park will be milled. On Wednesday, August 31, North Street from 15th Street to…

Update on Severe Storms of Aug. 24, 2016

August 2016 Severe Storms Updated as of 4:30 p.m 8/25 SOURCE: Indiana Department of Homeland Security UPDATES –          Power has been restored at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo and at the drinking water plant. –          More traffic signals in…

Portion of Riverside Drive renamed for carousel

The significance of the only National Historic Landmark in Cass County will be reflected on street signs near it. The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety approved a resolution Wednesday changing the name of the north side of Riverside…

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Logansport awarded $1 million for paving

INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson has announced that 121 Northern Indiana cities, towns, and counties will receive a combined $51 million to improve local roads and bridges through the State’s Community Crossings matching grant fund.  Logansport will receive $1 million. Logansport…

Indiana Local Food Summit set for October in Indianapolis

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – People working on local food initiatives in their communities can learn more from experienced practitioners and meet with their peers during Purdue Extension’s Indiana Local Food Summit in Indianapolis. The daylong program will be held 9…

Sims named Bicentennial Citizen

A Logansport insurance agent who recently joined his wife and family in donating to a local park project and making it a reality has received a special award. Dick Sims, an avid runner, has been a familiar face on local…

Check trees now for Asian longhorned beetle

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Indiana residents are being urged to spend a few minutes checking trees in their yards and neighborhoods for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), an invasive and potentially highly destructive pest. Purdue University entomologist Clifford…

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New trail connects Huston Park to River Bluff Trail

Logansport Memorial Hospital and the Logansport Parks and Recreation Foundation held a ribbon cutting and dedication for the new Sims Family Connector Trail. The 1/3 mile paved trail through Hervey Preserve connects Huston Park with the River Bluff Trail. The…

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