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Community

Big ticket items highlight city’s November agenda

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column on CassCountyOnline.com. It has now been a full year since the 2015 municipal election ushered in a new group of leaders for Logansport. As…

November 11, 2016

Community

Veterans Day 2016

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11. Read the Presidential Proclamation here. CLOSINGS: The U.S. Postal Service, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Cass County Government Building will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. VETERANS…

November 10, 2016

Community, Government

Planner leaving for northeast Indiana directorship

Chris Gaumer, the assistant planning director and zoning administrator for the Logansport/Cass County Planning Department for the past six years, has accepted a head planning department position in the greater Fort Wayne area. Gaumer has been named the planning director…

November 9, 2016

Community

Ivy Tech Logansport Campus serving as fall College Goal Sunday site

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport Campus and 39 other sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The…

November 9, 2016

Community

2016 General Election Results – Cass County, Indiana

Unofficial vote totals from Cass County, Indiana on Nov. 8, 2016. VOTE CENTERS REPORTING: Early voting at Cass County Govt. Bldg, Royal Center, Walton, Twelve Mile, Senior Center, Fairgrounds, Logansport Mall, Galveston 14615 of 22,012 = 66.40% * Highest vote…

November 8, 2016

Community

2016 Voting Locations in Cass County, Indiana

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Cass County Clerk Beth Liming says postcards (above) were mailed to all Cass County residents’ mailing addresses on Sept. 7. You do not need to bring these with you to vote. The following information…

November 8, 2016

Community

Nominees accepted for firefighter, police officer of the year

November is a time for being thankful, and local and area residents who are grateful for the contributions public safety personnel make are encouraged to nominate someone for new city awards. Nominations are now open for the 2016 Police Officer…

November 7, 2016

Achievements, Community

Kinnear named Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Year

A name most associated with the City of Logansport not only in Indiana, but nationwide will receive a special Indiana Bicentennial honor from the city. Actor Greg Kinnear has been named by Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell as the Logansport Indiana…

November 7, 2016

Community

Postal Service Announces Holiday 2016 Mailing and Shipping Deadlines

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has announced the 2016 holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic and international destinations as customers begin to prepare for the busy shopping and shipping season. Customers are encouraged to ship early. To ensure…

November 7, 2016

Community, Education

Circle of Ivy making positive impact on Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region

KOKOMO, Ind. — Thanks to the generosity of three dozen women in a new organization called Circle of Ivy, students in Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region are getting $8,000 in new support. The money has been earmarked for three…

November 6, 2016

Community, Government

Logansport City Council president addresses annexation issue

Logansport City Council president Teresa Popejoy shared the following statement regarding a press release that Mayor Dave Kitchell issued Monday. “In light of the Mayor’s press release about proposed annexation and de-annexation, many residents of this community are concerned and…

November 5, 2016

Achievements, Community

Logansport-Cass County Chamber of Commerce presents 2016 awards

The 2016 recipients of the Logansport-Cass County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards were honored last night at the chamber’s annual dinner. Business Couple of the Year: Mark and Patricia Hammons of McDonald’s Business Woman of the Year: Michelle Dials of…

November 5, 2016

Community

Mayor declares “Cubs Weekend” in Logansport

At 1:08 p.m. today, the city of Logansport officially started an observance it has never had before. Mayor Dave Kitchell today declared today the start of Chicago Cubs World Series Celebration Weekend in the city. The unusual start time for…

November 4, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education, Sports

Paschen named HNAC Fall Sports Coach of the Year

The Caston Athletic Department would like to congratulate Tina Paschen for being named HNAC Fall Sports Coach of the Year. This honor goes to 1 coach among all the Fall athletic teams in the Hoosier North Conference. Tina did a tremendous job with…

November 4, 2016

Community

East Broadway to be paved Nov. 4-7, 2016

Central Paving will be resurfacing East Broadway this Friday, Saturday and Monday (November 4-7). They will begin on the south side of E. Broadway on Friday morning. There will be no parking on the south side of E. Broadway on…

November 4, 2016

Community

Firearms deer season is Nov. 12-27; licenses now available for purchase

Deer licenses for the 2016-17 deer seasons are now available for purchase. Information on license types and fees is at wildlife.IN.gov Still not sure what license you need? The DNR online sport license finder can help at wildlife.IN.gov A new…

November 2, 2016

Community

Carson’s Coloring Contest will determine who will “flip the switch” at Circle of Lights

INDIANAPOLIS – That magical moment is quickly approaching where one lucky child will have the opportunity to “flip the switch” at Downtown Indy, Inc.’s Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW #481 on Friday, Nov. 25. Children ages 3 – 12…

November 2, 2016

Community

NIPSCO winter assistance enrollment begins

Merrillville, Indiana — Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), state agencies and other local organizations are partnering once again to help connect families that are struggling to pay their heating bills this winter with available assistance funds. Enrollment for the…

November 1, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Honor Roll for First 9 Weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Jr. High School students who made the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the 2016-2017 school year: 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Gannon Davis, Dominic Gilbert, Isaiah Humiston, Makayla Merrill, Tristin Miller,…

November 1, 2016

Community, Government

Utility Service Board approves five year agreement with Next Era Energy

Electric rates for Logansport residents and surrounding areas of Cass County in the Logansport Municipal Utilities will be going down just more than two years from now, if not sooner. The Logansport Utility Service Board approved a five-year, five-month purchased…

October 31, 2016