Category Press Release

Community, Press Release

Indiana Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of Pope Francis

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Mike Braun Governor Mike Braun is directing flags to be flown at half-staff statewide as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis. Flags should be flown at…

April 21, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Walton Fire Department seeking info regarding April 17, 2025 structure fire on East County Road 350 S in Cass County, Indiana

Photo from Walton Community Fire Department Facebook Page On the evening of April 17, 2025 at approximately 9:40 p.m., Walton Community Fire Department and New Waverly Fire Department were dispatched to the 10xxx block East County Road 350 South for…

April 18, 2025

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, 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

Government, Health, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor signs landmark package of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today signed a landmark package of executive orders with initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz…

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, 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