Category Press Release

Community, Education, Press Release

Tutoring grants available for Indiana students and families through Dec. 19, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana families can now access tutoring grants through Indiana Learns, a statewide initiative that helps qualifying students strengthen their skills in English/language arts (ELA) and math. Enrollment is open through Friday, December 19, and families can begin scheduling…

November 16, 2025

Community, Press Release

Reconstruction of Mall Road in Logansport scheduled for Nov. 18-26, 2025

Mall Road will be under reconstruction starting Nov. 18 and running through Nov. 26, 2025. Central Paving will be milling and repaving Mall Road from Market Street to High Street for the City of Logansport under the CCMG project. Central…

November 16, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana FSSA will begin issuing full SNAP benefits Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Indianapolis – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will begin issuing full SNAP benefits today. Eligible recipients can expect the funds to be available on their EBT cards starting Sunday, November 16. If your regular issuance date has…

November 15, 2025

Community, Press Release

FSSA announces end of MDwise participation in Indiana Medicaid programs

Indianapolis — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced that MDwise will no longer serve as a managed care health plan for Indiana Medicaid’s Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and Hoosier Healthwise programs, effective January 1, 2026. This…

November 12, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor issues available SNAP benefits

State prepared to distribute full amount once made available INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued to eligible Hoosiers. Benefits will begin processing today and are expected to be…

November 10, 2025

Community, Elections, Press Release

Liming announces campaign for 2nd term as Cass County Recorder

Beth Liming is announcing that she will run for her second 4-year term as Cass County Recorder: Since becoming recorder, I have strived to maintain and preserve the records of the land ownerships along with other records such as mortgages,…

November 10, 2025

Community, Press Release

House fire in Logansport displaces eight people

At 1:07 p.m. on the afternoon of November 10, 2025, Logansport Fire Department, Logansport Police Department, and Cass County EMS were dispatched to the area of 17th and Broadway in Logansport for the report of smoke coming from the roof…

November 10, 2025

Community, Press Release

Indiana hunger relief efforts receive boost of more than $200,000 from Duke Energy Foundation

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – The Duke Energy Foundation is contributing a total of $207,000 in shareholder-funded grants to organizations across the company’s Indiana service territory to support hunger relief efforts. This includes seven grants for nonprofits in north central Indiana. Why it…

November 7, 2025

Community, Press Release

NextEra Energy Resources celebrates ribbon-cutting for Indiana’s newest energy center

ABOVE: NextEra Energy Resources Project Director Stephen Eastridge, Karl Eshelman, Cass County Economic Development Director Christy Householder, and NextEra Energy Resources Executive Director Zack Melda Local officials joined leaders from NextEra Energy Resources to celebrate the start of operations at…

November 7, 2025

Community, Elections, Press Release

Schafer announces campaign for re-election as Cass County prosecutor

LOGANSPORT – Cass County Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced Friday, November 7 that he will seek another term in office in the 2026 election. Schafer, who has served as Cass County Prosecutor since 2019, cited his continued commitment to justice, public…

November 7, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Firefighters contain 20+ acre Woods fire after an extended operation near Hervey Preserve in Logansport

Logansport, IN- Firefighters from five fire departments worked together on Friday, November 7, 2025, to battle a woods fire that burned approximately 20+ acres before being fully contained after an almost 11-hour operation. The Logansport Fire Department was dispatched to the area…

November 7, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

Lewis Cass Marching Kings seek 12th State Title with Dr. Seuss-Inspired show, “Think and Wonder, Wonder and Think”

The Lewis Cass High School Marching Kings, the reigning ISSMA Open Class D State Champions, are set to conclude their competition season this Saturday as they vie for the state title at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The band’s highly…

November 6, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

Flags at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed flags across the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Cheney died on Monday night at the age of 84. Flags at state facilities…

November 5, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities offers $5 credit for “Toys for Tots” donations through Dec. 3, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, Logansport Utilities (LU) is once again partnering with the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign to help collect and distribute toys to local children in need. To support this long-standing program, Logansport…

November 4, 2025

Community, Press Release, State

IDVA launches Emergency Food Assistance Program for MFRF eligible Veterans and their families affected by the current SNAP changes

Indianapolis, IN —The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) is proud to announce the launch of a new short-term initiative designed to provide critical food assistance to veterans and their families in Indiana. This program, Operation Emergency Food, is an…

November 3, 2025

Community, Press Release

Spencer Park in Logansport closed starting Nov. 3, 2025 for setup of Christmas in the Park

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that Spencer Park will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning November 3rd for the set-up of Christmas in the Park. Park users should plan to park their vehicles on the north side…

November 2, 2025

Community, Press Release

Cass County Community Foundation announces the Becki Harris Community Fund

The Cass County Community Foundation (CCCF) is proud to announce the creation of a new unrestricted fund, the Becki Harris Community Fund, honoring the life, service, and enduring spirit of one of the Foundation’s most beloved colleagues and friends, Becki…

October 30, 2025

Community, Press Release, Road Closures

No parking signs and traffic alerts in paving work zones week of Oct. 27, 2025

Starting Monday, October 27, 2025, Logansport Utilities’ contractor F& K Construction will be paving area streets that are in the final stages of the recent water main and service line replacement projects. Community members need to note the posted “no…

October 27, 2025

Community, Press Release

Social Security announces 2.8 percent benefit increase for 2026

Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. On average, Social…

October 24, 2025

Achievements, Community, Press Release

Walton & Tipton Township Public Library to receive $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York

WALTON — The Walton & Tipton Township Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming…

October 23, 2025