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Community, Press Release

Logansport Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council accepting applications through Sept. 28, 2022

The Logansport Mayor’s office is excited to announce that we are beginning to accept applications for the Logansport Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. The Logansport Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council was created with the goal of assisting city leaders in creating a…

September 23, 2022

Community, Press Release

Chase Road resurfacing project scheduled to begin Sept. 28, 2022

UPDATE: UPDATE: The Cass County Highway Department says they have been informed of a change in schedule by the contractor for the Chase Road resurfacing project. Asphalt milling is now scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 28. Paving will likely be…

September 22, 2022

Community

Live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept. 22-25, 2022

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept. 22 – 25, 2022 LOGANSPORTTHUR – 22ndBlack Dog – Karaoke – 6:30pNeighborhood – SinggoBingo – 3pFRI – 23rdBlack Dog – Adam…

September 22, 2022

Community, Health, Press Release

Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS — Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children across the U.S. According to national data, an average of two kids under 13 were killed every day in collisions in…

September 17, 2022

Community, Press Release

Cass County Community Foundation announces $25,000 match opportunity for proposed Rea Park improvements

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce a new $1 for $1 match opportunity to support the local funding for the proposed improvements to Rea Park in Royal Center. The Foundation is offering up to $25,000 in matching…

September 15, 2022

Community

Live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept 14-18, 2022

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept.14-18, 2022. Check back for more shows as venues/musicians reply to his inquiries. LOGANSPORTWED 14th Bonus Pints – Trivia – 7pNeighborhood –…

September 14, 2022

Community, Press Release

New Indiana county historian appointed in Cass County

Bryan Looker has been appointed the new county historian in Cass County. Looker replaces Thelma Conrad, who is designated Cass County Historian Emeritus. Looker graduated from Lewis Cass High School in 1990 and attended Ball State University, majoring in history.…

September 13, 2022

Community, Events, Press Release

Fiesta on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

KOKOMO, Ind. — Join Indiana University Kokomo for its Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta, kicking off a month celebrating Hispanic culture and customs. Starting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 21 in Alumni Hall in the Kelley Student Center, the event includes…

September 13, 2022

It's our shot Hoosiers. COVID-19 Vaccine. Dark blue shape of State of Indiana on light blue background.

Community, COVID-19, Health, Press Release

Locations for new COVID-19 boosters added to Indiana’s vaccine map

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that it has added locations that are offering the new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines, which protect against the two most common strains of the virus, to its map at www.ourshot.in.gov. Appointments…

September 13, 2022

Community, COVID-19, Health, Press Release

COVID vaccines still available for children ages 6 months to 5 years old; appointments available in Cass County September 29 and October 27, 2022

Following recent approval from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccines are available for children ages 6 months through 5 years old. Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) and the Cass County Health…

September 13, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

DNR advises waterfowl hunters to be aware of possible highly pathogenic avian influenza surge

Indiana, along with many other states, was affected by an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza earlier this year. Avian influenza declined through the summer months; however, some states have had a recent increase in wild bird deaths associated with…

September 13, 2022

Community, Press Release, Road Closures

Bridge work on SR 25 between Fulton and Metea scheduled for Sept. 19 through mid-October 2022

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces traffic restrictions on State Road 25 between Fulton and Metea. Crews will be performing bridge maintenance between E. C.R. 875 N and E. C.R. 900 N. There will be alternating…

September 13, 2022

Community

US Postal Service celebrates NASA’s Webb telescope with new stamp

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: The U.S. Postal Service will issue a stamp celebrating NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most powerful, and most complex science telescope ever put in space. The…

September 11, 2022

Community, Press Release

Flags at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day on Sept. 11, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at state facilities across Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Governor…

September 11, 2022

Community, Events

Live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept 8-11, 2022

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept. 8-11, 2022. Check back for more shows as venues/musicians reply to his inquiries. UPDATED – Sept 8th 6amWOW! Plenty to choose…

September 8, 2022

Community, Press Release

Girl Scouts Love State Parks events set for September 10, 2022

(Fort Wayne, IN) – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) will join Girl Scouts around the country to mark Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend with activities at three state parks on Saturday, Sept. 10: · Tippecanoe River State Park,…

September 7, 2022

Community

What’s Up for September 2022 NASA Skywatching Tips

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Mars is on the move this month, forming a “red triangle” with bright red stars Aldebaran and Betelgeuse. Saturn and Jupiter fly with the Moon on the 9th, and…

September 7, 2022

Community, Press Release

Tyson Foods Commits $2.5 Million to Fight Hunger by Partnering with Feeding America® Member Food Banks

Springdale, Ark – Tyson Foods announced today its commitment of $2.5 million to address food insecurity by partnering with Feeding America® member food banks to provide greater access to protein in communities facing hunger. This September, during Hunger Action Month®, Tyson…

September 7, 2022

Community

12+ things to do this weekend in Cass County, Indiana | September 9-11, 2022

Here are a few things happening this weekend that we thought you might want to know: 🎶 Live Music in Cass County 🗳️ Public Test of Electronic Voting Systems | Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Cass County Government Building…

September 6, 2022

Community, Press Release

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Walton Library in September 2022

The Walton Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month with these offers in Sept. 2022: Friday, September 2nd- National Food Bank DayFor each nonperishable food item you drop off at the circulation desk, we will deduct $1.00 in overdue…

September 1, 2022