Category Community

Community, Press Release

Cass County America 250 committee launches commemorative t-shirt sale, will participate in “Two Lights for Tomorrow” as part of America 250 Semiquincentennial observance

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of…

April 18, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Pedestrian struck on US 24 in Cass County

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 7:37 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on US 24 east of County Road 1100 West. Several deputies responded to the crash along with the…

April 17, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

One arrested for residential entry in Cass County

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at approximately 5:55 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call reporting that a homeowner had subdued and restrained an unknown male on the second floor of his residence. Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s…

April 15, 2025

Community

Easter events, activities and closings for 2025

EASTER EVENTS: Check out the list of Easter events that have been submitted to Cass County Calendar here. Here are some of the closures we know about: Cass Area Transit and City bus (free bus) will not run on Good…

April 15, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities’ office closure dates for April 17 & 18, 2025 and customer service / temporary office

Logansport Utilities’ customer service office will be closed on Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, 2025, for renovations and in observance of Good Friday. All LU locations will be closed on April 18, 2025. The customer service office will…

April 15, 2025

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo blows past 2025 Ivy Tech Day goal

Service area donations top $60,000 to support student success KOKOMO, Ind. – Community leaders, local donors and faculty and staff of IvyTech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area combined Tuesday to amass $60,600 in donations to support IvyTech student success. Together,…

April 15, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

Visitors restrictions lifted at Logansport Memorial Hospital effective Monday, April 14, 2025

Due to the decreased incidence of respiratory illnesses and viruses in the community, Logansport Memorial Hospital visitor restrictions have been lifted – effective Monday, April 14, 2025. Visitors are still encouraged to follow a few basic rules: Masking is optional…

April 14, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

4C Health’s CCBHC changing the terrain for supporting criminal justice system needs

4C Health is 1 of 8 pilot sites for Indiana’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model. This new model of mental health and substance use treatment enhances access to care, quality, expansion of the service array available, better care…

April 12, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Chicago man sentenced to 40 years for dealing fentanyl resulting in death

LOGANSPORT – Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced that Anton T. Matthews, 38, of Chicago was sentenced this week in Cass Superior Court Two to 40 years in the Indiana Department of Correction for Dealing in a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death,…

April 12, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Juvenile arrested for intimidation with a deadly weapon in two separate incidents

The Logansport Police Department, with the cooperation of the Logansport School Corporation, has arrested a juvenile in connection with two separate incidents involving intimidation with a deadly weapon. The weapon has been collected by police and is being held at…

April 12, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

April 8, 2025 crash at US 24 and 600E in Cass County, Indiana

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at approximately 3:05 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received calls for a two-vehicle crash on US 24 at the County Road 600 East intersection. Deputy David Wells, several other public safety agencies, and deputies responded…

April 9, 2025

Community, Press Release

Cass County farming organization among 17 in Indiana awarded funding to support food chain resiliency

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced on April 7 that it has partnered with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to award $6,714,042 million for 17 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program…

April 8, 2025

Community, Press Release

State Road 25 North to be reduced to one lane on or after Monday, April 14, 2025

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction Co Inc will have lane closures on State Road 25 between C.R. 875 N and C.R. 950 N on or after Monday, April 14, 2025. State Road 25 will be…

April 8, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

Indiana Department of Health confirms first case of measles in 2025

INDIANAPOLIS — On April 7, 2025, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) reported the first laboratory confirmed case of measles in Indiana this year. The case is in an unvaccinated minor in Allen County, and state and local public health…

April 8, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital executes formal agreement to join Parkview Health

Transition to Parkview Logansport Hospital to be complete this summer Following a public hearing of the Cass County Council, County Commissioners and the Logansport Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees on Monday, April 7, Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) will officially join…

April 8, 2025

Community, Education

NASA Skywatching Tips April 2025 and Welcome Home! NASA’s Crew-9 Back on Earth After Science Mission

Here are a couple of links shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: NASA Skywatching Tips April 2025 April (Meteor) Showers and See a City of Stars! Enjoy observing planets in the morning and evening sky, look for…

April 6, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport water hydrants to be flushed overnight for several weeks beginning April 6, 2025

Logansport Utilities (LU) will be flushing water hydrants for the next eight weeks to improve water quality, the health of the water system, and ensure hydrants are operational and in good working order. Starting the evening of April 6, 2025…

April 6, 2025

Community, Press Release

Restrooms in Logansport parks open for 2025 season

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the restrooms are now open at Huston, Spencer, and Riverside Parks. The restrooms are also open at the Wright Street Bark Park. The Fairview Park restroom will be open…

April 4, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo to celebrate community impact on Ivy Tech Day, April 8, 2025

Hoosiers will support area students in a 24-hour giving event KOKOMO, Ind. – For the nearly 7,000 students being served by Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area this year, one day can make a difference. With the help of community members,…

April 4, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Put the phone away or pay: Indiana State Police on the lookout for speeding and distracted driving

Peru, IN — Officers with the Indiana State Police are on high alert as they participate in an annual traffic safety campaign looking for people speeding or driving while distracted. Distracted driving and speeding caused over 17,000 thousand crashes across…

April 4, 2025