Category Community

Community, Press Release

Stand UP Cass County, with collaboration from Community Partners, offers FREE FUN for Youth ages 13-18

Youth ages 13-18 are welcome to join us for these “drop in” events! Logansport Skate World, Black Dog, Mary Max, Stand UP Cass County and more to come, have partnered to bring FREE monthly events for those ages 13-18 to…

December 17, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School Speech Team announces results of 2023 home meet

The Logansport HS Speech Team kicked off their season by hosting 10 schools on December 9, 2023 at their Welcome to Winter Invitational. The team earned 3rd place, missing 2nd by 1 point, and sending multiple competitors to the final round. …

December 13, 2023

Community, Elections, Press Release

Slusher announces campaign for re-election as Cass County Treasurer in 2024

Dear Citizens of Cass County, I am writing to inform you of my decision to seek re-election as the Cass County Treasurer in 2024. As the current treasurer, I was selected by the Republican Party in August 2022 to replace…

December 13, 2023

Achievements, Community, Government, Press Release, State

Donato receives 2023 IPAC Legislative Excellence Award

State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport, second from left) receives the 2023 Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council (IPAC) Legislative Excellence Award. Donato was given the award for her work on Senate Enrolled Act 464, which states that the juvenile court does…

December 13, 2023

Community, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Vice President of Planning and Development set to retire after 17-year career

At the end of December 2023, Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Vicki Byrd, Vice-President of Planning andDevelopment, will retire from her very successful career after 17 years of service. Vicki’s career in non-profit and community planning work started long before she came…

December 13, 2023

Community, Press Release

Indianapolis man sentenced to 15 years for dealing methamphetamine

LOGANSPORT – Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced that Luis Antonio Lopez Aleman, 41, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to fifteen years in the Indiana Department of Correction for dealing methamphetamine. Aleman was sentenced in Cass County Superior Court Two by Judge Lisa…

December 13, 2023

Community, Press Release

ROAD CONSTRUCTION: Cass County Road 325S

Grind/level work is beginning today (Dec. 12, 2023) on Cass County Road 325S between 500W and 600W, and will continue daily at least through the end of this week. The road will be closed to through traffic during daytime working…

December 12, 2023

Community, Press Release

American Red Cross Indiana Region welcomes Sarah Moss as new executive director of Central Chapter

The American Red Cross Indiana Region is pleased to announce Sarah Moss as the Central Chapter’s new executive director. Sarah joined the Red Cross in 2011 as an account manager with our Biomedical Services. In this role, she strengthened and…

December 8, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient

The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Aryan Patel, a senior at Logansport High School is their 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership.…

December 7, 2023

Community, Press Release

Logansport Savings Bank Junior Board presents donation to Emmaus Mission

The 20th annual Logansport Savings Bank Cass County Basketball Invitational was held recently, and the Logansport Savings Bank Junior Board took initiative to fundraise for a worthy community cause. This year’s local organization chosen to receive their donation was the…

December 6, 2023

Community

Flags at half-staff on Dec. 7, 2023 in honor of Pearl Harbor Day

INDIANAPOLIS-Gov. Eric Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff across Indiana in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, Dec. 7. Gov. Holcomb is also requesting businesses and…

December 6, 2023

Community, Health, Hospital, Press Release

Leadership changes at Logansport Memorial Hospital

Logansport Memorial has named a new Chief Financial Officer and a new Vice President of PatientServices/Chief Nursing Officer. Barret Rhoads has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective November 27, 2023. As CFO, Barret will be responsible for managing and leading…

December 6, 2023

Community, Press Release

Eligible customers may apply for additional NIPSCO energy assistance as of December 1, 2023

Beginning December 1, income-eligible customers, seniors, active military and veterans experiencing financial difficulty paying their gas utility bill may apply for additional NIPSCO energy assistance programs. Available programs include NIPSCO Hardship, SERV (Supply Energy Resources to Veterans) and SILVER (Seniors…

December 4, 2023

Community

Indiana Law Enforcement promote Safe Family Travel during 2023 holiday season

NDIANAPOLIS — The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but it is also known for being a dangerous season when it comes to speeding and impaired driving. That is why law enforcement agencies from across the state…

December 4, 2023

Community, Press Release

Man sentenced to 28 years for dealing methamphetamine and fentanyl

LOGANSPORT – Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced that Jose Miguel Zuniga, 43, of Corpus Christi, TX, was sentenced to twenty eight years in the Indiana Department of Correction. Rose was sentenced in Cass County Superior Court 2 by Judge Lisa Swaim…

December 2, 2023

Community, Elections, Press Release

Richey announces reelection campaign for Cass County Clerk

Republican Destry Richey will run for reelection as the Cass County Clerk in 2024 and is seeking the Republican nomination in the May primary.   Destry and her husband, David Richey, live in Logansport and have four children.      Richey took office…

December 2, 2023

Community

NASA Skywatching Tips December 2023

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Credits: NASA/JPL, Preston Dyches Clear skies will make for ideal viewing of the Geminid meteor shower and grab your binoculars to search for asteroid Vesta. December phases of the…

December 2, 2023

Community, Press Release

Logansport Street Department’s final pass of loose leaf pickup for 2023 will begin Monday, Dec. 4.

The Logansport Street Department will be wrapping up loose leaf pick up by starting their final pass through town on Monday, December 4, 2023. After this time, they will be prepping for winter weather as the weather has already started…

November 30, 2023

Community, Health, Hospital, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital announces alternate route due to closure of Michigan Avenue

Effective Tuesday, December 5, 2023, sections of Michigan Avenue (State Road 25) will be closed. The first road closure will run along East Miami Avenue from Michigan Avenue to Sixth Street. The second road closure will be along Michigan Avenue…

November 30, 2023

Community, Press Release, Updates

Sections of Michigan Avenue / SR 25 / East Miami Avenue closing Dec. 2023 – May 2024 for Logansport combined sewer overflow project

Sections of Michigan Avenue / Indiana State Road 25 (SR-25) and East Miami Avenue in Logansport, Indiana will be closed starting Tuesday, December 5, 2023, as contractors completing the state mandated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project work to install underground…

November 30, 2023