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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

Achievements, Community, Health, Nonprofits

Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Mary Dykeman Guild announces 2016 Board Members

The Mary Dykeman Guild of Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce their Board Members for 2016. They are as follows: President – Judy Williamson Vice-President – Pat Rozzi Secretary – Eileen Copeland Treasurer – Nancy Rhodes Members at-Large –…

February 25, 2016

Achievements, Community, Health, Nonprofits

Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary announces 2016 Board Members

The Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary is pleased to announce their Executive Officers for 2016. They are as follows: President – Ellen Brady Vice-President – Bonnie Bowyer Secretary – Patty Carter Treasurer – John Rhodes These individuals have graciously agreed…

February 25, 2016

Community

Winter Storm Update: February 24 & 25, 2016

We’ll update this page with information throughout the duration of Winter Storm Petros. Share a photo on our Facebook page and we’ll add it to our photo gallery! Check the travel status map here. Check our list of closings and…

February 24, 2016

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation receives grant to support breast health services

The Logansport Memorial Hospital Foundation was once again recently awarded a grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust to provide free digital screening mammograms to low-income, uninsured or under-insured Cass County women. The Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT)…

February 24, 2016

Community, Government

Meagher appointed to Utility Service Board

The board that governs the operation of the city of Logansport’s municipal utilities is gaining a veteran member with eight years of experience. Mike Meagher, executive director of the Logansport-based Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, will fill…

February 24, 2016

Community, Government

City towing policy rescinded, trash pickup delayed

A change in city policy will allow local residents to keep vehicles parked on city streets during snowstorms. Mayor Dave Kitchell announced today that the city will no longer be towing properly parked vehicles from city streets unless there is…

February 24, 2016

Community

Hoosiers Warned of Blowing Snow, Urged to Monitor Weather Forecasts

The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow on Wednesday, February 24 through Thursday, February 25 and has declared a Winter Storm Watch for 27 northern and western Indiana counties. The rest of the state will see varying levels of…

February 23, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen is pleased to announce Cass County’s 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists: Delia Z. Alvarez, of Logansport High School Wesley R. Bennett, of Logansport High School Brody K. Conner, of The Indiana…

February 21, 2016