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New state program to aid deaf and hard of hearing children

INDIANAPOLIS—The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education (CDHHE) at the Indiana State Department of Health is introducing a new program to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing obtain hearing aids. The program will be administered…

March 14, 2016

Community, Government

Income survey to help with grant funding

The City of Logansport will be conducting an income survey that was mailed out Monday, March 14, 2016. This essential information is required to seek grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Grant funds are available…

March 14, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS students compete at state speech meet

The Logansport High School Speech Team competed at State on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Fishers High School, where the state’s top 48 in each event vied for a top spot. Jake Hoover was named the Original Oratory 2016 State…

March 13, 2016

Community

Cass County Visitors Bureau launches new app for your mobile device

The Cass County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) is pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile app. The Board of Directors was motivated by statistics that a large segment of the traveling public depends on information they receive through their…

March 9, 2016

Community, Government

Free trees available to Logansport residents for Earth Day 2016

Various seedlings from the Indiana State Nursery will be made available free of charge to Logansport residents. As part of the city’s Indiana Bicentennial activities, the city will provide 200 free seedlings next month for planting on Earth Day, April…

March 8, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Resendez named to business administration faculty at Ivy Tech Kokomo Region

LOGANSPORT, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College has named Misty Resendez to serve as a full-time assistant professor for business administration at the College’s Logansport campus. Funding for the new position was approved by Ivy Tech’s State Board of Trustees…

March 7, 2016

Community

Flags at half staff to honor First Lady Nancy Reagan

In accordance with a presidential proclamation issued this morning, Governor Mike Pence has directed that flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff to honor the memory and service of former First Lady Nancy Reagan, who passed away yesterday.…

March 7, 2016

Community, Events

Cass County 4-H Fair Association announces 2016 concert

One of the highlights of the 2016 Cass County 4-H Fair will be a concert by country artist Tyler Farr, presented by the Cass County 4-H Association. “We enjoy bringing all of the local crowd out to the fair, but…

March 7, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech Team competitor qualifies for 2016 National Tournament

The Logansport High School Speech Team is pleased to announce results from the Hoosier Heartland District tournament held at Ben Davis High School on March 5. The District meet, sanctioned by the National Speech Association, is the qualifying tournament for…

March 6, 2016

Achievements, Community

Fry honored as Logansport Bicentennial Citizen

A youth leader who pioneered a state program that has involved thousands in 4-H has been recognized as the latest recipient of a local award. Pat Fry, who forged the competition that created the 4-H dog shows at the Indiana…

March 6, 2016

Community, Health

Health officials urge vaccines amid increase in flu deaths

INDIANAPOLIS—State health officials are urging Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza amid an increase in the number of flu-related deaths in Indiana. Since October, 19 Indiana residents have died of influenza-associated illnesses, including two children. Many of Indiana’s influenza-associated deaths…

March 4, 2016

Community

GET TO KNOW: G&G Tax Services & More

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…

March 4, 2016

Community, Government

Ballot set for 2016 Primary Election in Cass County

The following candidates will appear on the ballot in Cass County, Indiana for the Primary Election on May 3, 2016. President of the United States Ted Cruz (R) John R. Kasich (R) Donald J. Trump (R) Jeb Bush (R)* Ben…

March 1, 2016

Community, Government

Office of the Governor Outlines Lieutenant Governor Nomination and Confirmation Processes

Yesterday, the Office of Governor Mike Pence outlined the Lieutenant Governor nomination and confirmation processes, as addressed in Article 5 of the Indiana Constitution, following the official resignation of Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann Monday morning. Article 5, Section 10(b) of…

March 1, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech Team places 4th at Sectionals

The Logansport High School Speech Team earned 4th place at the Sectional Tournament held at Westfield on Saturday, February 27. Individual honors went to the following team members: Discussion Semi-finalists: Jon Raderstorf, Kenna Achey, Brayden Riley and Matthew Calisto Impromptu:…

February 28, 2016

Achievements, Community

United Way of Cass County celebrates 2015 achievements

United Way of Cass County held its annual meeting and victory celebration at the State Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. The big news: The organization raised more than $550,000 in 2015, including its first individual contribution at the Tocqueville…

February 28, 2016

Community, Government

Income Survey Required for Grant Funding

The City of Logansport will be conducting an income survey over the coming weeks to gather essential information required to seek grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Grant funds are available for a variety of…

February 28, 2016

Achievements, Community

Logansport’s only gold medalist named Bicentennial Citizen

Dr. Greg Bell, who starred in track at Indiana University before winning the Olympic gold medal in the long jump, has become the latest Logansport resident to become a recipient of a special honor. Mayor Dave Kitchell named Bell as…

February 28, 2016

Achievements, Community, Health, Nonprofits

Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Volunteer Auxiliary installs memorial bench

Thanks to a generous donation from the family of Ruby Nead, a former member of the Volunteer Auxiliary, a memorial bench was purchased by the volunteers to honor Ruby for her many years of service to Logansport Memorial Hospital. The…

February 25, 2016

Community

GET TO KNOW: House of Beauty

February 25, 2016