Category Community

Achievements, Community

Shanks named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A restaurateur who took a $10,000 loan and made his own restaurant a life calling is the latest recipient of a special city honor. Bob Shanks, better known as “Mr. Happy Burger” to thousands who have eaten at his restaurants,…

September 8, 2016

Community

Governor Pence Announces Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Howard and Surrounding Counties

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced the availability of low-interest disaster loans for Howard and surrounding counties after tornadoes and high winds that began August 24. The loans are available to residents, businesses and certain non-profit organizations through the…

September 8, 2016

Community

Bicentennial Visioning Report Released

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman Lee Hamilton and Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann today officially presented the Bicentennial Visioning report to Becky Skillman, former Lt. Governor and co-chair of the Bicentennial Commission, in ceremonies at the State Capitol. The report documents…

September 7, 2016

Community

Free admission to state park when torch is in town

Nine Indiana state parks will each offer free admission on the day the Bicentennial Torch is passing through that park on its relay across Indiana. The torch relay is patterned after the Olympic torch relay. Indiana’s version will pass through…

September 7, 2016

Community

Governor Pence Requests Federal Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Howard County; 6 Additional Counties Would Benefit

As a result of recent severe storms beginning August 24, Governor Mike Pence has requested federal low-interest disaster loans for Howard County. If declared, the contiguous counties of Cass, Carroll, Clinton, Tipton, Grant and Miami would also qualify for the…

September 7, 2016

Community

First bike lanes come to Logansport

UPDATE: As of Sept. 12, the far right lane of Broadway between 6th and 7th Streets has been marked as “turn only.” According to INDOT, the far north (right) lane between 6th and 3rd on Broadway should be used as…

September 6, 2016

Community, Government

Governor announces $260 million agreement to lease state communications infrastructure

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence announced today the state has agreed to terms to lease the state’s communications infrastructure, including its existing cell towers, and deliver more than $260 million in anticipated revenue to Indiana. The Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) board approved…

September 6, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS teacher named as finalist for 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year

Today, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced ten finalists for 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year. The selection of the 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year will be announced in October. “Everywhere I go, I see great teaching…

September 6, 2016

Community

Labor Day Weekend 2016

Labor Day will be observed Monday, Sept. 5. All Logansport trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day the week of Monday, Sept. 5. Cass County Government, City of Logansport and Logansport Municipal Utilities offices will be closed Monday,…

September 2, 2016

Community

Former federal agent named Logansport Bicentennial Citizen

A local man whose national legacy is depicted in a local restaurant he frequents is the latest recipient of a city award. Charles Burks, who was a federal agent during the 1950s when civil rights confrontations in the Deep South…

September 2, 2016

Community

Logansport, Decatur selected for Hometown Collaboration Initiative

Indianapolis – Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announce the cities of Decatur and Logansport as the Generation 3 Communities for the Hometown Collaboration Initiative (HCI). This initiative is open to self-identified…

September 2, 2016

Community, Events

Bicentennial Torch Relay coming to Cass County Friday, Oct. 7

The Bicentennial Torch Relay in honor of the state’s 200th birthday is scheduled to begin its journey of over 3200 miles through all 92 counties on September 9. It will start in Corydon, the home of the first Indiana capital,…

September 1, 2016

Columns, Community, Government

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,…

September 1, 2016

Community

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…

September 1, 2016

Community

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…

September 1, 2016

Community

High Street and North Street scheduled for paving Sept. 6 & 7

The Logansport Street Department and Central Paving will be paving High Street from 24th Street to Spencer Park on Tuesday, September 6. Crews will begin work between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Lane restrictions/delays are to be expected. On Wednesday,…

September 1, 2016

Community

Saturday dumpster day set for Sept. 10 in Logansport

Logansport residents will again be able to take advantage of a free city service. The city will offer three large dumpsters for disposal of trash. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sept. 10, the dumpsters will again be placed…

September 1, 2016

Community, Police/Fire

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…

August 31, 2016

Community

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…

August 27, 2016

Community, Education

Families honor loved ones with new scholarships at Cass County Community Foundation

Cass County seniors will have four more opportunities for scholarships in 2017 through the Community Foundation. The new awards have been established by the families in memory and honor of loved ones. Three new scholarships will be awarded the first…

August 26, 2016