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Logansport JCPenney closed temporarily following electrical issue

UPDATE:As of 4 p.m. Friday, June 19, the JCPenney store at the Logansport Mall had re-opened. The JCPenney store at the Logansport Mall is closed tonight following an electrical issue. Mall manager Teresa Short said she was called just before…

June 18, 2015

Community, Nonprofits

Logan’s Landing dedicates new bike racks in downtown Logansport

Logan’s Landing celebrated the installation of five new bike racks in downtown Logansport. There will be a total of 10 bike racks throughout the downtown district. Some Logansport residents who were inspired by bike racks they saw in another community…

June 18, 2015

Community, Events, Nonprofits

Civic Players bring “Chicago” to Logansport

Civic Players of Logansport will present “Chicago” this weekend at McHale Performing Arts Center. Set in 1920’s Chicago, the show tells the story of murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, who find themselves on death row together and fight for…

June 18, 2015

Community, Government, Nonprofits

CCCF announces extension for match opportunity for the Tower Pool renovations

The Cass County Community Foundation announced today that the matching opportunity for the Tower Park Pool previously set to have ended on May 31st has been extended through July 4th. The city has appropriated $400,000 but private funding is also…

June 15, 2015

Community, Events

Colts land in Logansport

Severe weather moved the Colts FanFest on June 12, 2015 into the McHale Pavilion, but Phillip Dorsett and D’Joun Smith arrived in style in a helicopter that landed on the softball field at Riverside Park.

June 13, 2015

Community, Events

Pioneer Days, Colts FanFest, Relay for Life among events scheduled for June 12-14

It’s going to be a busy weekend in Cass County! Here’s a look at a few of the events on the schedule: Colts Fan Fest at Riverside Park 5-7 p.m. Friday. Players will land by helicopter on the softball field!…

June 11, 2015

Community, Education

Cass County Receives “College Success County” Distinction at Statehouse

INDIANAPOLIS – Cass County was recognized Tuesday as an Indiana College Success County for its work to increase the percentage of Hoosiers with education and training beyond high school. Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers presented the award during…

June 11, 2015

Community, Events, Nonprofits

Annual ‘Celebrate Logansport’ event enjoyed by all

The annual Celebrate Logansport event on June 4th was enjoyed by all! Numerous people, both young and old, gathered downtown to celebrate Logansport’s birthday, enjoy free music and activities, and eat delicious strawberry shortcake. Special thanks to all who participated…

June 11, 2015

Community, Nonprofits

CCCF announces $100,000 in funds available for local non-profits

The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce an even larger pool of community grant funds will be available to Cass County non-profits for the 2015 Competitive Community Grant process. CCCF President Deanna Crispen has announced that the Foundation…

June 1, 2015

Community, Nonprofits

Red Cross hosting first “Giving Day” on June 2

The American Red Cross is launching its first Giving Day on June 2, asking everyone in Indiana and across the country to make a donation to the Red Cross to help ensure that help is available wherever and whenever people…

June 1, 2015

Community, Nonprofits

“Back Home Again in Indiana” scholarship apps available

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen today announced that applications are now available for the “Back Home Again In Indiana” scholarship. This $500-$1000 scholarship is open only to Cass County’s non-traditional students, such as those who are entering or…

June 1, 2015

Community, Nonprofits

Logan’s Landing Receives 2015 National Main Street Accreditation

Logan’s Landing has once again been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Each year, the…

May 30, 2015

Community, Events

Indy 500 marks 99th running

I got goosebumps as we crossed the bridge from the parking lot to Georgetown Road yesterday morning. It was just after 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, and the cannons signaling the opening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway had just …

May 25, 2015

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech Kokomo to summer technology camps for high school students

High school students interested in exploring advanced manufacturing or trying their hands at creating a robot have the chance to pursue these areas at two week-long camps being offered this summer by Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region at no…

May 19, 2015

Community

Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay torchbearer nominations are now open

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) and Cass County Nominating Committee announced the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is now accepting torchbearer nominations from the public. Torchbearer nominations recognize Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service,…

May 19, 2015

Community

Volunteers put in nearly 15,000 hours of service to Miami Correctional Facility

This year Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) volunteers were able to hear straight from those who receive the benefits of their service in a special dinner recently in the facility’s Recreation Building. Annually, MCF honors its volunteers with a dinner and…

May 19, 2015

Community, Nonprofits

Miami Correctional Facility awards $5,000 in grant monies

Bunker Hill, IN – In its first round of grant distributions, the Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) awarded a total of $5,000 to five charities recently as a part of its Community Involvement Grant. The facility granted $500 to Junior Achievement…

May 19, 2015

Community

Miami Correctional Facility names Employees of the Year

Bunker Hill, IN (May 15, 2015) – Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) named three individuals as employees of the year during the annual Correctional Employee Appreciation Week celebration recently. Selected as Employee of the Year was Dan Rich, Caseworker. Rich began…

May 19, 2015

Community, Events

The Old Mill hosts 4th Annual Car Show

The threat of rain didn’t keep the crowds from 4th Annual Car Show at The Old Mill General Store in Twelve Mile on Sunday, May 17. Visitors enjoyed the smoked pork chop buffet inside the The Old Mill, then strolled…

May 17, 2015

Community, Education

Logansport HS presents 2015 Senior Awards

55 students participated in Logansport High School’s Senior Awards night on Monday, May 11, 2015. The total amount of local and college scholarship monies distributed was approximately $1 million. The Sue Jones Award for the top female athlete went to…

May 12, 2015