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Thanksgiving activities and closings in Cass County, Indiana

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. This list may be updated as additional information is received. If you’re headed to a location we don’t have listed, please check their social media or websites to see if they’ve posted an update.…

November 25, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

NIPSCO Grant to provide Firefighter Survival and Rescue Training

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Emergency Management Agency LOGANSPORT, IN – Cass County Emergency Management Agency is excited to be the recipient of a $5,000.00 NIPSCO Public Safety Education and Training Grant. This marks the third consecutive year of…

November 25, 2024

Community

Area’s holiday light displays make the season merry and bright

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here are a few of the displays you’ll find in our area and around the state: Logansport Christmas in the Park The lights in Spencer Park in Logansport are on from dusk…

November 24, 2024

Community

Holiday Favorites 2024

Watching the classics on TV is a favorite holiday tradition. Even if you’ve seen them a hundred times, there’s nothing quite the same as watching them during the holiday season (with holiday commercials, of course!) Here’s the 2024 rundown of…

November 21, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo Circle of Ivy awards more than $21,000 to support students

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area Women’s philanthropy group works to lower barriers to higher ed for Hoosier students KOKOMO, Ind. – Circle of Ivy, the women’s philanthropy circle of the Ivy Tech Foundation, has…

November 21, 2024

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General sends civil investigative demand to Tyson Foods in Logansport

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita Amid reported concerns about a largescale influx of illegal aliens and “legal migrants” into local communities, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced on Nov. 20, 2024 that his office has…

November 21, 2024

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana General Assembly kicks off 2025 session

SOURCE: News release from Office of State Senator Stacey Donato State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 124th Indiana General Assembly. Organization…

November 21, 2024

Community

Logansport man injured in hunting accident in Cass County

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred in Logansport yesterday. Just after 10 a.m., officers were dispatched when Cass County Emergency Dispatch received information of a deer hunter who had been shot in the foot. Daniel Jackson,…

November 19, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Police ramping up patrols during Thanksgiving 2024 travel period

Peru, IN — While people get their Thanksgiving travel plans ready, the Indiana State Police is getting ready to increase patrol visibility as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign. The campaign, which starts November 16, focuses on impaired…

November 15, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech to offer English as a Second Language in Logansport beginning in 2025

Students can Increase their English Language proficiency through eight-week course LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering an eight-week instructor-led training course designed to increase the English language proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The…

November 12, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Missing male located

The Silver Alert issued Nov. 11, 2024 was cancelled at 4:49 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2024. The following press release was issued by Logansport Police Department at 5:16 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2024: The Silver Alert issued for a missing…

November 12, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Indiana State Police investigate pedestrian struck by vehicle in Peru

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Police Peru, IN – On November 8, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m., Troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru District and Deputies from the Miami County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a…

November 10, 2024

Community

Logansport Savings Bank’s Junior Board launches “Warm Up Cass County” donation drive

The Logansport Savings Bank Junior Board of Directors is excited to announce the launch ofthe “Warm Up Cass County” donation drive. This initiative aims to collect warm winter clothing items for those in need within our community. What We Need:…

November 10, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Cass County area responders complete pyrotechnician training

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Emergency Management Agency LOGANSPORT, IN – Every year fireworks are featured in area celebrations and events. Some are large professional displays put on by large companies, others are small store bought or homemade for…

November 10, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

Communities in Senate District 18 receive nearly $2.9 million in road-funding grants

SOURCE: News release from Office of State Senator Stacey Donato Communities in Senate District 18 will receive nearly $2.9 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). The…

November 10, 2024

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Amid health and safety concerns, Indiana Attorney General investigates potential labor trafficking networks in local communities

AG Rokita sends civil investigative demands (CIDs) to officials, employers and non-profits in Evansville, Logansport and Seymour SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita As residents and elected officeholders continue reporting concerns about the largescale influx…

November 10, 2024

Community, Police/Fire

Cass County Sheriff’s Office K9 Mato to get donation of body armor

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Sheriff’s Department The Cass County Sheriff’s Office K9 Mato will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Mato’s vest is…

November 10, 2024

Community, Press Release

World Diabetes Day events to promote Diabetes Awareness 2024

On Saturday, November 9th there will be two free events for World Diabetes Day to promote diabetes awareness. A Walk with HOPE will be held at Riverside Park promptly at 2:45 p.m. walking one lap around the park ending up…

November 8, 2024

Achievements, Community

Logansport helps a dream come true: From War Survivor to U.S Citizen

The story below was written by Logansport resident Sunday Htoo. You may hear negative stories about the little town of Logansport, Indiana, but I have lived here 10 years and this is the Logansport that I know. In South Bend…

November 7, 2024

Community

Veterans Day 2024 Observances and Closings

We’ve compiled the following list of Veterans Day closings and observances and will update if more information is received. If your business or organization is planning an event, please add the details to CassCountyCalendar.com! VETERANS DAY PARADE: The Cass County Veterans…

November 7, 2024