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Rookie Rossi survives on fuel to win historic 100th Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Alexander Rossi needed a splash of gas to get to Victory Circle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He’ll never be happier to have an unscheduled pit stop. The rookie won the historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500…

May 29, 2016

Community

Mayor says layoffs may be temporary

LOGANSPORT – A Logansport manufacturer has laid off approximately 100 employees in a move related to one of its customers. Charles Brown, director of operations for Cal-Comp on the Hoosier Heartland at Logansport’s southern edge, said the layoffs affect employees…

May 26, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary 2015-2016 2nd Semester Attendance & Honor Roll

Congratulations to the following students at Fairview Elementary School! Grading Period 3 All Star Students Kindergarten –MATH or LA: Shayla Anglin, Abigail Ebenhart, Jeramiah Gittings, Gage Landis, Brayden Pearson, JanCarlos Ruiz, Leah Shrock, Cheyenne Walker, Caiden Austin, Ariely Diaz-Morales, Michelle…

May 26, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 4th 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Caston Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the 4th 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year: All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Alexander Ault, Grayson Byrn, Ella Curtis, Ean Gunter, Josiah Helt, Madyson…

May 26, 2016

Community, State

Hoosiers Encouraged to Be “Ready: Whenever. Wherever.” When Attending Events This Summer

Memorial Day weekend is considered by many the unofficial start to summer festivities, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) encourages Hoosiers to be prepared when attending one of the many events occurring over the next several months. The…

May 26, 2016

Community, Events, State

More than 600 Seasonal Positions available for 2016 Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS—With over 250 acres of grounds and nearly one million visitors annually, the Indiana State Fair requires a village to operate. The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center is looking for hardworking, dedicated, and enthusiastic people to fill more than…

May 26, 2016

Community

Hoosiers should be aware of weather while enjoying outdoor activities and events

INDIANAPOLIS – Severe weather is possible in Indiana through Memorial Day. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security urges Hoosiers to be aware of weather conditions as they enjoy outdoor activities and events. Inclement weather forecasts vary across the state, and…

May 25, 2016

Community

Historic sellout marks 100th Running of the Indy 500, Local TV delay suspended for 2016

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced the first sellout in the history of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race today. All suites, reserved seating and infield General Admission tickets for the 100th Running of the Indy 500 presented by PennGrade…

May 25, 2016

Community

Three power proposals for LMU moving forward

The process for determining what electric source will power the Logansport Municipal Utilities moved another step forward Tuesday. Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell says a joint executive session with the Logansport City Council and Logansport Utility Service Board lasted 2 ½…

May 24, 2016

Community, Frequently Asked Questions, Government

Logansport/Cass County/Walton Planning Department issues reminders

With the weather getting warmer and the thoughts of property owners wanting to get outside, the Logansport/Cass County/Walton Planning Department want to remind everyone that permits are required for any new construction, additions, new sheds, pole barns, fences, pools, and…

May 24, 2016

Community

Bicentennial Commission approves two more Legacy Projects in Cass County

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Bicentennial Commission held its May meeting at the Indiana State Museum on May 20, 2016. There were 104 Legacy Projects approved this round, two of the approved projects are in Cass County. Historic Logansport…

May 24, 2016

Community

West Market Street paving set for Wednesday, May 25, 2016

The Street Department and Central Paving will be resurfacing West Market Street from the bridge to Cicott Street Wednesday, May 25th. One lane will be open during the work. There will be no parking in that area on Wednesday. The…

May 23, 2016

Community, Events

Florence Henderson to serve as Grand Marshal for 100th Running

INDIANAPOLIS– Florence Henderson, a beloved part of Indianapolis 500 Race Day for a quarter-century, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Henderson, a native of Dale, Indiana, will…

May 23, 2016

Community, Education

GET TO KNOW: Cass County College Success Coalition

We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All you have to do is tell…

May 23, 2016

Achievements, Community

Cahalan named ‘Bicentennial Citizen’ recipient

The founding director of the Logansport Children’s Choir was recognized Thursday evening as the newest recipient of the Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week Award. Tim Cahalan was a surprised recipient at the start of the choir’s special Indiana Bicentennial…

May 20, 2016

Community

Secretary of State Releases 2016 Primary Election Voter Turnout Report

INDIANAPOLIS — Secretary of State Connie Lawson today announced that 38 percent or 1,771,753 of Indiana’s 4.7 million registered voters cast a vote in the May 3 Primary Election. The complete 2016 Primary Election Turnout and Absentee Chart with voter…

May 20, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

More than 600 students earn spring dean’s list honors at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. —Six hundred nineteen students earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2016 semester. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12 credit hours throughout the grading…

May 20, 2016

Community

Rain holding back Indiana’s planting progress

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – After a brief stretch of dry weather midweek, rain was expected to return to parts of central and southern Indiana Friday night into Saturday (May 20 and 21), dealing another setback to farmers who have fallen…

May 20, 2016

Community, Events

Free Fishing Day set for May 21, 2016

Saturday, May 21, is the second of four Free Fishing Days in 2016. On these special days, Indiana residents who are age 18 and older can fish public waters without needing a fishing license or a trout stamp. Free Fishing…

May 20, 2016

Community

Drainage issues may delay pool opening

The Logansport Parks Board’s pool committee says there’s more work that needs to be done before the Muehlhausen Park Aquatic Center (formerly the Tower Park Pool) can open for the summer. The group heard an update Tuesday night from the…

May 20, 2016