Category Community

Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School Principal announces transition after 13 years at the helm

Logansport, IN – The Principal of Logansport High School (LHS), Matt Jones, has announced his decision to begin the transition from the role starting next school year. This announcement comes after the successful completion of Year 153, his 13th class,…

June 12, 2024

Community

Live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for June 12-18, 2024

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Cass, Miami, Wabash, Fulton, Howard, White and Carroll Counties for June 12-18, 2024 Cass, Miami, Wabash, Fulton, Howard, White and Carroll Counties UPDATED – June 11th…

June 12, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Updates to Indiana GPS enhance the ability for families to find schools that best meet their needs

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced enhanced map features now available on Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS). Indiana GPS is a performance dashboard providing a robust view of how Indiana students are building the…

June 11, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Indiana State Police Peru Post to increase patrols for safer roadways this upcoming weekend

The Indiana State Police Peru Post will increase patrols over the upcoming weekend as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure safer roadways. This initiative will see a heightened presence of troopers on the roads, focusing on traffic safety and…

June 11, 2024

Community, Press Release

Redline Equipment celebrates grand opening of new Logansport facility

LOGANSPORT, IN – — Redline Equipment introduced its newly completed Logansport facility with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 4. The ribbon cutting was the focal point of its annual Redline Appreciation Day (RAD),…

June 11, 2024

Community, Press Release, Road Closures, State

State Road 25 to close between Fulton and Rochester on or after Monday, June 17 through early August 2024

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor LaPorte Construction Company will close State Road 25 between C.R. 400 S and C.R. 500 S on or after Monday, June 17. State Road 25 will be closed through early August…

June 10, 2024

Community, Press Release

Andersons Marathon Holdings supports responders in Cass County, Indiana

CLYMERS, IN – The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC Community Contributions Committee recently awarded $2,500.00 in funding to improve responder safety when responding to hazardous materials and technical rescue incidents. The funding provided for the purchase of air monitoring equipment, including…

June 10, 2024

Community, Press Release

CCCF announces four recipients of the Richard and Rose Gates Discovery Award for 2024

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce that four students have been selected and awarded the Richard & Rose Gates Discovery Award for high school summer enrichment programs for 2024. Austin Brooke, Katie Crawford, Keirsten Nies, and Alaina…

June 6, 2024

Community, Press Release

Additional pre-construction video documentation for water main and service line replacement areas scheduled for June 6, 2024

The contractor replacing water mains and service lines in Logansport will be documenting additional work areas with pre-construction videos and photos. F&K Construction began excavation and replacement work for Logansport Utilities in various parts of the city in February 2024.…

June 5, 2024

Community, Press Release

DNR State Fair Fishin’ Pond seeks volunteers for 2024

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks volunteers to help at the Fishin’ Pond at the Indiana State Fair, which runs Aug. 2-18. The Fishin’ Pond is an immersive fishing experience for ages 5-17 that is free upon entrance to…

June 3, 2024

Community, Press Release

Feeding America study shows increasing food insecurity in Cass County

The extra amount of money that people facing hunger said they need to have enough food reached its highest point in the last 20 years, according to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study. At the local level, Map…

June 3, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Joint investigation leads to arrest of prowler

During the first weekend in June, Cass County Central Dispatch received numerous calls of a prowler dressed in all black in the Marleton Hills and Walnut Ridge areas. Sergeant Nick Bowyer and Deputy Shane Johnson collated resident reports and coordinated…

June 3, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

Highlight your photography talents with the Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest; submissions open June 1-30, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS — During the month of June, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 17th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and…

June 2, 2024

Community

NASA Skywatching Tips for June 2024

Here are some links shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Nasa Skywatching Tips for June 2024 Credits: NASA/JPL, Preston Dyches How NASA Helps Fight Mosquitos from Space Credits: NASA, By Megan Gannon Applied Sciences Program Image of…

June 2, 2024

Community

Girl Scouts Empower Young Minds to Navigate Emotions During Mental Health Awareness Month

On May 10, nearly 50 enthusiastic 4th graders from Columbia Elementary School in Logansport, Indiana, gathered at Girl Scout Camp Wildwood for a day of exploration and empowerment focused on mental health. Facilitated by the Girl Experiences team at the…

June 2, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll for 2nd semester of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd semester of the 2023-2024 school year! Lewis Cass Junior HighHigh Honor Roll Ariella Alford, Ava Angle, Emily Baber, Rowan Beck, Keeli Bell, Camara…

June 2, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll for 4th quarter of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Junior High School students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2023-2024 school year! Lewis Cass Junior HighHigh Honor Roll Ariella Alford, Ava Angle, Emily Baber, Rowan Beck, Keeli Bell, Camara…

June 2, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Honor Roll / Dean's List

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Roll for Q4 of 2023-2024 school year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 4th quarter of the 2023-2024 school year! All A Honor Roll Cooper Adams, Isabella Alford, Lucas Amor, Easton Ault, Olivia Banta, Reagan Beck, Brynnley Bell, Corbin…

June 2, 2024

Community

Free meals available to students across Indiana during Summer 2024

Scroll down for summer meal info from schools in Cass County. INDIANAPOLIS – This summer, all Indiana students age 18 and younger have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the 2024 Summer…

June 2, 2024

Community, Government, Press Release

Indiana governor to travel to Belgium, France and Netherlands to further relationships in semiconductors, microelectronics and energy

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is leading an international economic development trip to the Netherlands, Belgium and France this week to deepen relationships with microelectronic and semiconductor and energy partners across industry and government. This marks the Governor’s third international…

June 2, 2024