Category Government

Community, Government

Meagher appointed to Utility Service Board

The board that governs the operation of the city of Logansport’s municipal utilities is gaining a veteran member with eight years of experience. Mike Meagher, executive director of the Logansport-based Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, will fill…

February 24, 2016

Community, Government

City towing policy rescinded, trash pickup delayed

A change in city policy will allow local residents to keep vehicles parked on city streets during snowstorms. Mayor Dave Kitchell announced today that the city will no longer be towing properly parked vehicles from city streets unless there is…

February 24, 2016

Community, Government

Logansport BZA, Housing Authority appointments announced

Three Logansport residents have been appointed as new members to planning and zoning positions and a housing authority board member has been reappointed to a four-year term. Matt Gotshall, who previously served out the term of the late Jim Weaver…

February 10, 2016

Government

Governor Pence Announces Intention to Nominate Eric Holcomb as Lieutenant Governor

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced his intention to nominate Eric Holcomb as the next lieutenant governor of Indiana, following current Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann’s announcement that she will resign to pursue the position of president at Ivy Tech…

February 9, 2016

Community, Government

Jobs of 2 LMU employees reinstated

Two of the Logansport Municipal Utilities employees who received notices they had been terminated will be going back on the job. Mayor Dave Kitchell announced late this afternoon that the employees who received notices of their termination by Utilities Superintendent…

February 8, 2016

Community, Government

GUEST COLUMN: Winds of change are blowing, but opportunities will not be blown

We have invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the City of Logansport in a monthly column. Since Jan. 1, I’ve been asked many times what it’s like to be mayor, or if it’s what I thought it…

February 5, 2016

Community, Government

Free bus service expanded in Logansport

After examining results of a pilot program, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has decided to retain and expand a free transit service to local residents. Beginning April 1, 2016, Logansport residents will be able to access free bus service to various…

February 1, 2016

Community, Government

City appointments made to building corporation

Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell announced today that a city entity that was established in a previous administration will continue. The Logansport Building Corporation will be led by three one-year appointees, City Councilman Dave Morris, Deputy Mayor Mercedes Brugh and Assistant…

January 26, 2016

Community, Education, Government

Hoosiers can donate to public education on tax forms

State Rep. Tim Harman (R-Bremen) announced that Hoosiers can now make a donation to Indiana’s public schools when filing this year’s taxes. “Hoosiers can conveniently donate to any public K-12 school in Indiana by filling out the Schedule 5 credit/donation…

January 25, 2016

Community, Government, Police/Fire

Logansport/Cass County law enforcement re-establish drug investigation task force

Cooperation between the city of Logansport and Cass County officials has led to the re-emergence of a drug investigation task force. A meeting that involved Sheriff Randy Pryor and Logansport Police Chief Brad Rozzi yesterday led to the re-establishment of…

January 22, 2016

Community, Government

Changes for parks board, housing authority

Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell today announced that the director of the Logansport Housing Authority has resigned. Rocky Buffum has accepted a position with the Indiana State Department of Health. Authority President Chad Higgins said his decision to leave was not…

January 21, 2016

Community, Government

Congressman Todd Rokita Files Statement of Candidacy

INDIANAPOLIS- On Friday, Congressman Todd Rokita filed paperwork to officially become a candidate for Congress in Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Rokita, a Republican from Indianapolis, has represented the Fourth Congressional District since 2011. “The highest honor of my and my…

January 11, 2016

Community, Government

LaDow running for Cass County Council At-Large

Local Republican Chuck LaDow has announced his candidacy for one of the three at large positions on the Cass County Council for the upcoming election. LaDow, 46, a lifelong resident of Cass County, is not a newcomer to politics. He…

January 11, 2016

Community, Government

Anderson seeking another term as Cass County Commissioner

Local veterinarian and county commissioner, Dr. Ralph R. Anderson, announces his intention to seek re-election to the Dist. 1 commissioner’s seat. A Monticello native, Dr. Anderson and his brother own and operate veterinary hospitals in Logansport and Monticello (A family…

January 11, 2016

Community, Government

Alcorn announces candidacy for Cass County Auditor

Cass County resident Cheryl Alcorn has announced her candidacy for Cass County Auditor. Alcorn is a life-long resident of Cass County, the daughter of Mike and Betty McManus. She has been married for 35 years to Ken Alcorn. They have…

January 6, 2016

Community, Government

Liming announces plans to seek another term as Cass County Clerk

Beth Liming is announcing that she wants to serve another four year term as the Cass County Clerk. “I have truly enjoyed serving as your County Clerk during my first term and look forward to serving another four year term.…

January 4, 2016

Community, Events, Government

United States Senate debate to be held January 16 in Kokomo

Howard County and Fourth Congressional District Republican Chairman Craig Dunn announced today that Howard County will conduct the first United States Senate debate between the Republican primary candidates on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., at the Pastariffic Restaurant,…

January 4, 2016

Community, Government

Logansport’s new leaders sworn in

Dave Kitchell’s mayoral campaign was backed by “The Committee for a Logansport You’re Prouder to Call Home,” and at the inauguration ceremony where an entirely new slate of elected officials was sworn into office on January 1, 2016, Kitchell addressed…

January 1, 2016

Community, Government

Ide announces candidacy for Cass County Treasurer

Cass County Auditor Vaneen Ide issued the following statement today: “My term as Auditor will end in 2016. I have enjoyed serving the constituents of Cass County as your Auditor and will be seeking the office of Treasurer for 2017…

December 29, 2015

Community, Government

LeDonne announces candidacy for surveyor

A Cass County resident has announced his plans to run for Cass County Surveyor as a Republican. In a statement, Josh LeDonne says “As a lifetime resident of Cass County with my farming background, I feel that it gives me…

December 28, 2015