Category Community

Community, Education, Press Release

Orientations for 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application scheduled during July 2023

The Cass County Community Foundation has set orientation dates and times for the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Students graduating high school in 2024 who wish to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship must attend a mandatory orientation…

July 5, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Reserved hunt applications open through August 6, 2023

Hunters can apply for a variety of reserved hunts at on.IN.gov The online method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed below. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid…

July 5, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Share your observations of wild turkey hens and their young with DNR through August 31, 2023

You can help the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) learn more about the state’s wild turkey population by sharing observations of hens with and without poults (i.e., young turkeys) through Aug. 31. Each summer, DNR personnel and community members…

July 5, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

IDDC launches initiative ‘Military Monuments and Museums in Indiana’

INDIANAPOLIS– At the backdrop of the Indiana War Memorial, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) launched a new initiative: ‘Military Monuments and Museums IN Indiana,’ powered by Luke Family of Brands. “The Military Monuments and Museums IN Indiana initiative is…

July 3, 2023

Community, Education

NASA Skywatching Tips, What’s Up in July 2023 and Amazing Images from Space

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Check this link for what’s up in July. Mars and Venus start the month close together, but part ways and head lower as July goes on. Mars appears very…

July 3, 2023

Community, Press Release

132nd Continental Congress Daughters of the American Revolution Convene in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC) – More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened this week in the nation’s capital for the 132nd Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention consisted…

July 3, 2023

Community, Press Release

Cass County first responders prepare for propane emergencies

LOGANSPORT, IN – Cass County public safety personnel kicked off a rainy holiday weekend by training together to be better prepared for emergencies. Responders came together on July 1 to attend a full day hands on course on propane emergencies…

July 2, 2023

Community, Press Release

Logansport Farmers’ Market adds Wednesday hours for July – September 2023

The Logansport Farmers’ Market, at Fourth and Market streets in downtown Logansport, is expanding its hours. The Market will now be open on Wednesdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m., as well as from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.…

July 2, 2023

A swing ride on the midway at the Cass County 4-H Fair

Community

Day by Day at the 2023 Cass County 4-H Fair

Here’s a look at some of the activities happening at the 62nd annual Cass County 4-H Fair, which begins Saturday, July 8 and continues through Friday, July 14, 2023. The fair starts on Saturday this year and the auction will…

July 2, 2023

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area, which includes Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Pulaski and Tipton counties, has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2023 semester. To be eligible…

June 30, 2023

Community, Press Release

‘Operation Dry Water’ in effect July 1-3, 2023

In an effort to educate recreational boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Indiana Conservation Officers will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water national campaign, which is July 1-3 this year. Alcohol…

June 30, 2023

Community, Press Release

Area response agencies benefit from Koch Fertilizer donation

WALTON, IN – Koch Fertilizer was recognized on June 27 by Cass County Emergency Management Agency and area fire department representatives for funding the purchase of potentially lifesaving equipment. Koch Fertilizer, thru the Koch Companies Community Fund, worked with the…

June 29, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

IDEM issues statewide Air Quality Action Day for Friday, June 30, 2023 and across northern Indiana regions for ozone and particulates

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecasted another Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Friday, June 30. Current air monitor readings across the northern Indiana remain high for particulates and ozone as the Canadian wildfire plume continues…

June 29, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

IDEM issues statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday, June 29, 2023 due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

UPDATED: INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for today, Thursday, June 29, in the following areas: This is in addition to the AQAD…

June 29, 2023

Community, Events

Live entertainment and events in Logansport, Indiana and nearby for June 29 – July 2, 2023

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for June 29-July 2, 2023. UPDATED – June 30th 6am PLEASE SHARE! JULY 4th EVENTS INCLUDED for Logansport and Nearby Towns! LOGANSPORT WED…

June 28, 2023

Community, Press Release

ISP Trooper Sheetz begins solo patrol

Peru- On December 15, 2022, Eleven Probationary Troopers graduated from the 83rd Indiana State Police Academy. Probationary Trooper Jarod Sheetz reported for duty to the Peru District. Trooper Sheetz is a native of Rochester and a 2013 graduate of Rochester…

June 27, 2023

Community, Health, Press Release

Youth tobacco survey reports declines in commercial tobacco, e-cigarette use, but concerns remain

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2022 Indiana Youth Tobacco survey (IYTS), released Tuesday, shows that youth commercial tobacco use among Hoosiers is the lowest measured in the past two decades, and e-cigarette usage is the lowest since 2012. However, even though fewer…

June 27, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day statewide for Tuesday, June 27 and Wednesday, June 28, 2023 because of Canadian wildfires

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) in the Unhealthy Air Quality Index range and is forecasting high levels of fine particles (PM2.5) in the air for today and Wednesday, June 28,…

June 27, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

New Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children website available for public use

(Indianapolis, IN)-The Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has created a new website that will provide the public with information relative to reporting internet crimes against children, resources, statistics, applicable statutes, and much more. Indiana Internet Crimes Against…

June 26, 2023

Community, Press Release

Police across Indiana cracking down on impaired driving during 2023 Independence Day holiday

INDIANAPOLIS — Law enforcement agencies across the state will be on the lookout for impaired drivers around the Independence Day holiday. The agencies will take part in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization to educate motorists…

June 26, 2023