Category Government

Community, Government

New member appointed to fill vacancy on Logansport Plan Commission

A new member has been appointed to the Logansport Plan Commission. Mayor Dave Kitchell announced Monday in a press release that Seger Mathew had resigned from the commission. Kitchell says Mathew, a former candidate for mayor, is relocating. “We wish…

October 31, 2016

Community, Government

Legislators secure state funding for Logansport road project

The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to pay for 80 percent of unforeseen costs in a Logansport road project, according to a news release from State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy). The project, to improve the intersection at 18th and Main…

October 14, 2016

Government

Presidential Debate to be held Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

The following information regarding debates between candidates for president and vice president, and Indiana’s candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, was compiled from information from the Indiana Debate Commission and Commission on Presidential Debates. PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES The second presidential debate…

October 8, 2016

Community, Government

City officials considering 2 percent pay hike for employees

Logansport city employees will be asked to pay more for their health insurance next year, but will earn more to cover the costs if a recommendation made Monday is approved by the full city council.

September 28, 2016

Community, Government

Candidates “register” for ICAN election

This election is going to the dogs. Canine candidates arrived at Secretary Lawson’s office Tuesday to register to vote for the Indiana Canine Assistance Network “ICAN” election and to shake paws on this National Voter Registration Day. ICAN is holding…

September 27, 2016

Community, Government

City public Q&A session Wednesday at the State Theater

Mayor Dave Kitchell today encouraged Logansport residents to attend a free forum on the city’s finances. (More info here.) The forum, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at the State Theater, will feature Eric Walsh…

September 23, 2016

Community, Government

Fraudulent voter registration applications identified in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – This week, Secretary of State Connie Lawson issued a warning to Hoosier voters to be vigilant and to check their voter registrations to ensure they are accurate. A group by the name of the Indiana Voter Registration Project…

September 16, 2016

Community, Government

Governor announces $260 million agreement to lease state communications infrastructure

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence announced today the state has agreed to terms to lease the state’s communications infrastructure, including its existing cell towers, and deliver more than $260 million in anticipated revenue to Indiana. The Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) board approved…

September 6, 2016

Columns, Community, Government

Roads to well paved with great expectations

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. Regardless of the economy, one thing city, county, state and federal officials always have to think about is the condition of their infrastructure. Roads,…

September 1, 2016

Community, Government

Renovations continue at Cass County Government Building

Renovations at the Cass County Government Building in downtown Logansport began last fall and are expected to wrap up in time for Election Day and Veteran’s Day activities that will be held there. A main goal of the project is…

August 18, 2016

Government

City looking at reduced spending, alternative revenue sources to combat budget shortfalls

The Logansport City Council is facing some difficult decisions as it begins the process of creating the city’s budget for 2017 and beyond. This is the first budget season for six of the council’s seven members, Clerk-Treasurer Stacy Cox and…

August 18, 2016

Community, Government

City consultant will review power agreement proposals

Proposals from all three finalists vying for the Logansport Municipal Utilities power contract will be reviewed to ensure that any oversights are prevented, Mayor Dave Kitchell said Tuesday. Kitchell has asked Robert McCullough, a city consultant hired to perform oversight…

August 9, 2016

Community, Government

Jeroski appointed to Logansport Redevelopment Commission

A Logansport native who is employed with Braun Corporation will be joining the board that approves Tax Increment Financing spending in the city. The Logansport City Council Monday night unanimously approved the appointment of Jill Appollonio Jeroski to the Logansport…

August 5, 2016

Community, Government

2017 Budget Information for Government Units in Cass County

According to Indiana Gateway, beginning with 2016 budgets, local governments were no longer REQUIRED to publish budget notices in a newspaper. They ARE required to be posted online at BudgetNotices.In.Gov. You can view proposed budget and property tax levy notices…

July 31, 2016

Community, Government

Indiana Republicans to hold Gubernatorial Candidate Caucus

Updated at 2:15 p.m. on July 26: INDIANAPOLIS, IN- The Indiana Republican State Committee voted today to fill the gubernatorial ballot vacancy, which was previously held by Governor Mike Pence. Chairman Jeff Cardwell made the following statement after the vote:…

July 26, 2016

Community, Government

Wholesale Power Proposals available on LMU website

LMU’s website (www.logansportutilities.com) now includes information on the top three Wholesale Power Proposals. These submissions have been redacted by the vendors to protect their trade secrets. We hope you will find this information pertinent to your review of our future…

July 22, 2016

Community, Government

Laird appointed to Logansport USB by mayor

A former member of the five-member board that governs Logansport’s four public utilities will again serve on that body. Mike Laird, 67, Logansport, retired owner of Markley Abstract and his own realty firm, will succeed Dan Slusser when his term…

July 21, 2016

Community, Government

LMU to consider new electricity vendor

LMU currently purchases the electricity it sells to its customers from Duke Energy, under a contract that began in 2009 and runs through Dec. 31, 2018. The contract requires that LMU notify Duke by Dec. 31, 2016 if they do…

July 21, 2016

Community, Government

Indiana Governor named Vice Presidential running mate

After several days of speculation, Donald Trump tweeted this morning: “I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference tomorrow at 11:00 A.M” Facing a noon deadline, Pence filed…

July 15, 2016

Community, Government

Logansport Municipal Utilities Public Information Meeting set for July 20

Please be advised that Logansport Municipal Utilities has scheduled a public meeting to allow information to be heard from the firm of Lewis & Kappes concerning their recommendation of a Wholesale Power Provider. Representatives from NextEra Energy Power Marketing will…

July 15, 2016