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Community

Cass Sheriff investigating more reports of animal cruelty

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department along with Cass County Animal Control are investigating 2 additional reports of animal cruelty in rural Cass County.Cass County Central Dispatch received a call on April 14, 2015 in reference to numerous dead animals in…

April 15, 2015

Community, Education

All Saints Catholic Church announces this will be the last year for their parish school

Members of All Saints Catholic Church were recently told that their parish school will not be open next school year. Fr. Michael McKinney, pastor of All Saints, sent a letter dated April 9 that began, “It is with great sadness…

April 15, 2015

Community

CR 50 E closed to trucks south of Total Electronics

In an effort to reduce the ongoing problem of heavy trucks using CR 50E south of Monticello Road, barricades indicating “road closed” have been placed just south of the Total Electronics plant on 50E. The barricades are staggered, and the…

April 15, 2015

Community

Grissom ARB one of four candidates for first Air Force Reserve-led KC-46A location

The Air Force announced its candidate bases for the first Air Force Reserve-led KC-46A location April 14. The locations are Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma; Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina; Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts; and Grissom ARB, Indiana. The KC-46As…

April 15, 2015

Community, Police/Fire

Four Probationary Troopers Issued Police Cars to Start Solo Road Patrol in Peru District

On Tuesday, 40 probationary troopers from the 74th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy class were issued their state police cars at the Indiana State Police garage located at the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District. Four of the officers are assigned…

April 15, 2015

Community, Education, Nonprofits

Cass County Community Foundation announces $41,000 raised for Lewis Cass Marching Band

The Cass County Community Foundation is delighted to announce that the community has responded to help support the Lewis Cass Marching Band Trip to New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Almost $21,000 had been raised by the…

April 14, 2015

Community, Nonprofits

CCCF announces $100,000 match for Tower Park Pool renovations

The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new $100,000 match opportunity to support the renovations planned for saving the Tower Park Pool. The Logansport City Council appropriated $400,000 for the pool in February for the public-private project…

April 14, 2015

Community, Events, Nonprofits

2015 Late Great Adult Egg Hunt raises funds for scholarships, sculpture

Anyone can take a selfie …. Look for Cass County Communication Network at local events and be part of a GROUPIE! Thanks to everyone who participated in the inaugural round of CASSNETWORK GROUPIES at Tri Kappa’s Late Great Adult Egg…

April 10, 2015

Community, Events, Nonprofits

Friday event will help grant local government teacher’s wish

When most people celebrate their 40th birthday, they receive gag gifts and jabs about their age. For Kasia Bannon Minnick, turning 40 today, is a gift. More importantly, for Kasia, every day is a gift. Eighteen months ago, she was…

April 9, 2015

Community, Government

Logansport mayor, SGP Energy announce project to repower and expand LMU electric generation

Mayor Ted Franklin today announced in concert with Mr. R. Delbert LeTang, CEO of S. G. Preston Company a venture that will assure long-term electric generation for Logansport and secure a competitive electric rate structure to ensure economic development in…

April 7, 2015

Community

Logan’s Landing attends Indiana Main Street celebration

A delegation from Logan’s Landing attended the Indiana Main Street 30-year celebration on March 24, 2015 at the State House in Indianapolis. (The top photo on the banner behind them is of downtown Logansport!) Pictured are Logan’s Landing Board Member…

April 2, 2015

Community, Government

Power Plant Deadline Passes, Mayor Issues Statement

MAYOR FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES CONTINUED EFFORTS TO REPOWER AND EXPAND LOGANSPORT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES POWER GENERATION Mayor Ted Franklin announced today his continuing efforts to achieve the primary objectives of the Rate Stabilization Initiative (primary objectives), which are: A public-private partnership will…

March 31, 2015

Community, Education, Nonprofits

CCCF announces $20,000 Match Opportunity for Lewis Cass Marching Band Trip to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce a new $1 for $1 match opportunity to support the Lewis Cass Marching Band Trip to New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The match period will begin on…

March 27, 2015

Community

9 Ideas for Spring Break fun in Cass County

March 23-27 is Spring Break for Logansport, Caston, Pioneer and Southeastern Schools. If you’re not headed to warmer climates for the week, here are some local activities to enjoy! MEET YOUR INNER ARTIST Teri Partridge will host daily Spring Break…

March 22, 2015

Community, Education, Nonprofits

Logansport HS unveils new student art gallery

Logansport High School held an open house March 18, 2015 for a new art gallery that will display the work of its student and alumni artists. The high school was the recipient of a $20,000 grant awarded by the Cass…

March 18, 2015

Community, Government, Nonprofits

More details of downtown plans discussed

“It’s called change and this town needs change.” Those were the words of downtown business owner Tom Partridge after listening to a presentation by a committee working on a master plan for downtown Logansport and the comments that followed during…

March 9, 2015

Community, Events, Nonprofits

Civic Players of Logansport Presents “The Lottie & Bernice Show”

Civic Players of Logansport presents “The Lottie & Bernice Show,” directed by Ben Colsten. This comedy tells the story of a two grumpy old Polish ladies who become trapped in a television studio by a blizzard and end up taking…

March 5, 2015

Community, Health, Nonprofits

CCRN taskforce brings Community Supported Agriculture to Cass County

Cass County area residents can now sign up for a membership in a CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture program, offered by Silverthorn Farm of Rossville. Membership entitles participants to a broad range of fresh picked, chemical-free produce delivered weekly. CSA’s…

March 4, 2015

Community, Government, Nonprofits

Public meeting on future downtown projects scheduled

The City of Logansport and Logan’s Landing would like to invite the public to an informational session on Monday, March 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at All Saints Parish Fellowship Hall. Presenters for the project will show the project concepts so…

February 27, 2015

Community, Nonprofits

United Way of Cass County honors volunteers, donors at annual celebration

It was an evening of celebration as United Way of Cass County’s donors and volunteers gathered to celebrate the end of the 2014 fundraising campaign. The celebration was held at the historic State Theatre in downtown Logansport. After a brief…

February 26, 2015