Category Community

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

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…

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

Community

Mumps outbreaks confirmed in Bloomington and Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS—State health officials have confirmed two outbreaks of mumps in students at Indiana University in Bloomington and Butler University in Indianapolis. Indiana University has 4 confirmed cases, and Butler University has 9 confirmed cases. Those numbers may increase as more…

February 20, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech sets Latino Parent Night in Logansport Feb. 23, 2016

Spanish-speaking families are invited to a special Latino Parent Night Tuesday, Feb. 23, to help parents of area high school seniors get ready for life after graduation. The session is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community…

February 20, 2016

Community, Education

Nursing students assist with lead testing for elementary children

KOKOMO, Ind. — Nursing students at Indiana University Kokomo immersed themselves into the local community by assisting with screening more than 300 elementary children for lead after slightly elevated levels of the element were detected in the school’s water. About 25…

February 20, 2016

Achievements, Community

Graham named Logansport Bicentennial Citizen

A local businessman who is recognized for recording one of the all-time great athletic achievements in the city’s history is the latest recipient of an award sponsored by the city of Logansport. Kim Graham, a 1974 graduate of Logansport High…

February 20, 2016

Community, Education, Events

Harlem Wizards coming to Lewis Cass February 22, 2016

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Lewis Cass High School Monday February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on…

February 20, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech team places 6th

The Logansport High School Speech Team hosted 25 schools and 400 student competitors, coaches and volunteers on Saturday, February 13 at their annual Speaking of Love Speech Tournament. The team placed 6th and individual honors went to students in the…

February 19, 2016