Category Press Release

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Update on May 11, 2025 residential structure fire on US 35 South

On the evening of May 11ᵗʰ, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the Walton Community Fire Department were dispatched to the 28xx Block South U.S. 35 for smoke coming from the roof and windows of a residence. Upon arrival of Walton Engine…

May 13, 2025

Community, Elections, Press Release, State

Postcards arriving soon as Indiana Secretary of State’s office continues to clean voter rolls

INDIANAPOLIS –Hoosier voters will be receiving postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s Election Division. The mailings are part of a statewide voter list maintenance. The goal is to identify outdated, duplicate, and inaccurate voter registrations to improve…

May 13, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Commercial structure fire on South County Road 700E near Walton

On the morning of May 10ᵗʰ at approximately 10:50 am, Walton Community Fire Department, New Waverly Fire Department, and Cass County EMS were dispatched to the 16xx Block South 700 East for a reported barn fire. Upon arrival of Walton…

May 11, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area celebrates Class of 2025 with three ceremonies

More than 1,400 degrees and certificates earned by 1,128 graduates KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, and Peru – celebrated the Class of 2025 with three…

May 10, 2025

Community, Press Release

NIPSCO inspection project scheduled for May 12-June 30, 2025

Cass County Emergency Management says NIPSCO has advised of an In Line Inspection Project for their facility at the intersection of Perrysburg Road and Meadowview Drive. Setup will begin this Friday with work being done May 12-June 30, 2025. As…

May 8, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Indiana University Kokomo School of Education honors newly minted teachers

KOKOMO, Ind. — Faculty and staff in the Indiana University Kokomo School of Education, along with the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year, welcomed nearly 35 new teachers to the profession at its annual recognition and pinning ceremony. Scott Jones,…

May 8, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo to hold free summer robotics camp for high school students June 2-5, 2025

KOKOMO, Ind. — Area high school students will have an opportunity in June to explore automation, robotics and a possible future in high-tech manufacturing, courtesy of Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo. Ivy Tech is sponsoring a free four-day mini-camp aimed…

May 8, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Savings Bank awards $1,925 Community Grant to the Chad LambertYouth Athletic Fund

ABOVE: Joni and Tim Lambert gathered with Logansport Savings Bank President and CEO Chad Higgins and many other LSB staff members to accept the first $1,925 community grant given this year in honor of the bank’s 100th anniversary. The Chad…

May 8, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Two vehicle crash in Cass County injures four

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at approximately 07:32 AM, Cass County Central Dispatch was notified of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 825 West and County Road 250 North. Deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Cass…

May 8, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

NASA Skywatching Tips for May 2025 and Teacher Appreciation Month

Here’s some info shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: NASA Skywatching Tips for May 2025 Credits: NASA/JPL/Caltech, Preston Dyches Eta Aquarids & Waiting for a Nova! All Month – Planet Visibility: · Venus: Appears very bright…

May 2, 2025

Artist rendering of proposed plans for Logansport Farmers Market

Community, Press Release

Cass County Community Foundation announces hiring of executive director for new pavilion and incubator kitchen

The Cass County Community Foundation is delighted to share that Executive Chef Ryan Bolhuis, Grand Rapids, Michigan, has accepted the position of Executive Director of Culinary Education and Entrepreneurship at the new incubator kitchen set to open in January 2026.…

May 2, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Tyson Foods in Logansport announces 2025 scholarship receipients

Tyson Foods’ Logansport facility is proud to announce the scholarship winners of the 2025 – Tyson Foods Beef & Pork Scholarship through the annual local scholarship program for children of Tyson team members. This scholarship will help students with education-related…

May 1, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

4C Health continues to expand primary care services across communities

4C Health is excited to announce the continued expansion of its Primary Care services, furthering its commitment to delivering whole health solutions to the communities it serves. Initially launched in fall 2024, the Primary Care program has steadily grown and…

May 1, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport man sentenced to 98 years for child molesting and child exploitation

LOGANSPORT – Noah Schafer, the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney, announced that Justin Bault, 42, of Logansport was sentenced to 98 years in the Indiana Department of Correction for two counts of Child Molesting as well as Child Exploitation following his…

May 1, 2025

Community, Press Release

Resurfacing to begin on State Road 29 in Cass and Carroll Counties on May 1, 2025

CASS & CARROLL COUNTIES, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving LLC will close State Road 29 between State Road 25 35 24 and the north junction of State Road 218 on or after Thursday, May 1. This…

April 29, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release, State

Indiana Department of Health urges precautions against tick-borne illness

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as ticks are active from early spring through late fall. A fatal case of ehrlichiosis in Floyd County has already been reported this month. The Floyd…

April 29, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Local responders prepare for rail incidents

LOGANSPORT, IN – Responders from multiple area departments came together to participate in a “Command and Control of Train Derailments” course on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The course, funded thru an Indiana Department of Homeland Security Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness…

April 29, 2025

Community, Press Release

Arrest made in ongoing manhunt

The Logansport Police Department announces the successful arrest of Adrian Hernandez, age 20, of Logansport, who as apprehended today approximately 6:40 a.m. following an intensive manhunt that began earlier this month. Adrian Hernandez was wanted in connection h multiple domestic…

April 25, 2025

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Indiana University Kokomo HSS, Sciences students recognized for academic achievement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Faculty and staff in the Indiana University Kokomo School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Sciences applauded students for academic achievement during their honors program April 21 in Havens Auditorium. Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor…

April 24, 2025

Community, Press Release

Cass County man sentenced for child molesting

LOGANSPORT – Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced that Scott VanArsdale, 39, was sentenced today in Cass Superior Court 2 for child molesting. VanArsdale was sentenced to 138 years in the Indiana Department of Correction for multiple counts of child molesting and…

April 24, 2025