Category Community

Community, Government

LeDonne announces candidacy for surveyor

A Cass County resident has announced his plans to run for Cass County Surveyor as a Republican. In a statement, Josh LeDonne says “As a lifetime resident of Cass County with my farming background, I feel that it gives me…

December 28, 2015

Community

LMU generating plant will close by January 31, 2016

After three years and three failed attempts to keep the doors open, the days are numbered for Logansport’s electric generating plant. “The generating plant is going to cease operations no later than January 31 of 2016,” LMU Superintendent Paul Hartman…

December 22, 2015

Community

Peak Community Services names new CEO

Peak Community Service Inc., in Logansport, Indiana, is pleased to announce that Christopher Nabors, MBA has been named Chief Executive Officer. With more than 20 years of management and operational experience in strategic environments, Nabors is sure to provide Peak…

December 22, 2015

Community, Government

Governor Pence Authorizes Pay-for-performance Raises in 2016

Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence sent a letter to state employees authorizing pay-for-performance raises for state employees once performance evaluations are completed in January. Employees who meet expectations will receive a 3 percent raise, those who exceed expectations will…

December 22, 2015

Community, Government

Logansport City Council terminates costly power plant project

In a special meeting Friday, Dec. 18, the Logansport City Council voted to revoke the mayor’s authority to negotiate with SGP Energy Logansport LLC and to terminate the request for proposals process pursuant to the public private agreement act. It’s…

December 20, 2015

Community

Yard waste bags & brush pickup by call-in only for remainder of 2015

Department of Public Works yard waste pickup schedule will end December 18th for the year. Beginning December 21st, yard waste will be on an as needed basis for pick-up, please call the Logansport Street Department at (574) 753-4610 to make…

December 18, 2015

Community, Government

Mayor recommends terminating power plant negotiations

A controversial project into which Logansport’s elected officials invested millions of dollars in consulting fees and legal fees over the last four years appears to be coming to a halt. In a letter to the Logansport City Council dated Dec.…

December 17, 2015

Community, Government

Updated Federal Terror Alert System Available Through IDHS Social Media and Website

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging citizens to be aware of the updated National Terrorism Advisory System and to link to it for information. Citizens can receive federal alerts through IDHS Twitter (), IDHS Facebook () and the…

December 16, 2015

Community, Government

Sens. Head and Merritt Announce Legislation to Curb Meth Production

STATEHOUSE – State Sens. Randy Head (R-Logansport) and Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) today announced a plan to help curb meth production by changing the way pseudoephedrine products are sold without requiring a prescription. Senate Bill 80, authored by Head and co-authored…

December 14, 2015

Community, Government

Logansport Police Department Wraps Up Increased Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

The Logansport Police Department announced the completion of increased enforcement during the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday travel period. During the 24 day enforcement period, 26 tickets were written, 119 warnings issued, and 1 arrest was made for driving while intoxicated within…

December 13, 2015

Community

USPS Gears Up For The 2015 Holidays With 7-Day Package Delivery

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Postal Service wants our customers to know that they may see letter carriers in their neighborhoods delivering mail several times a day. Bringing holiday cheer to our customers, the Postal Service will be delivering packages seven…

December 13, 2015

Community

Indiana Citizens Can Apply for Home Storm Shelters Funds

Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has opened a program that will provide financial support to Indiana residents who wish to construct and install a severe weather safe room in their home. Funds for the program will…

December 13, 2015

Community

IHS Announces Launch of Indiana Bicentennial Minute Campaign

Indianapolis—As a fitting culmination of Statehood Day festivities, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announced the launch of the Indiana Bicentennial Minute. A media campaign voiced by Hoosier native and broadcast icon Jane Pauley, the project will deliver 52 fascinating…

December 11, 2015

Community

Indiana communities welcome Bicentennial Year

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (December 11, 2015) – Indiana Governor Mike Pence hosted more than 500 4th-grade students and 200 statehouse guests at the Indiana State Capitol to recognize Indiana’s 199th Statehood Day. The event served as the formal launch of a…

December 11, 2015

Community

Governor Pence proclaims Friday, Dec. 11 Statehood Day in Indiana

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence has signed a proclamation declaring Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 Statehood Day in the state of Indiana. “This Statehood Day, we will reflect on the remarkable progress Hoosiers have charted over our 199 years of history,”…

December 10, 2015

Achievements, Community

Lewis Cass 8th grader represents Cass County in Philadelphia Parade

Thanksgiving was a pretty big holiday for Cass County this year, with all eyes on the Big Apple as the Lewis Cass Marching Kings took to the streets of New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. But Macy’s wasn’t…

December 10, 2015

Community

Indiana unveils Bicentennial Plaza sculpture designs

INDIANAPOLIS – In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Indiana’s statehood, the Indiana Department of Administration, in conjunction with the Indiana Arts Commission, announced today the winning bids for centerpiece sculptures for the Indiana Bicentennial Plaza. The projects calls for…

December 9, 2015

Community, Education, Events

ABC newsman John Quiñones coming to Kokomo in January

KOKOMO, Ind. – John Quiñones, a son of Latino migrant workers who grew up to become an Emmy Award-winning television reporter and host, is coming to Kokomo in January as guest speaker for Ivy Tech Community College’s annual “Doing the…

December 8, 2015

Community

Indiana cities and towns to take part in official Bicentennial kickoff

Commissioner Jim Sailors will raise the Official Bicentennial Flag at the Cass Co Sherriff’s office, along with cities and towns across the state. All flags will be raised together at noon EST on Friday Dec 5, 2015 and will continue…

December 8, 2015

Community

Logansport continues the fight against blight

Logansport officials and representatives from the state gathered today and watched as a crew demolished a blighted property, located at 823 Race Street, as part of Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund Blight Elimination Program (BEP). “The Blight Elimination Program helps equip…

December 8, 2015