Category Press Release

Press Release, State

Indiana voter registration ends October 11, early voting begins October 12, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers of two upcoming dates regarding voting: Indiana’s voter registration deadline is October 11. Registering to vote and checking your status can be done online at or by visiting…

October 3, 2022

Press Release, Road Closures

Norfolk Southern to close portion of U.S. 31 in Tipton County October 4-6, 2022

TIPTON COUNTY, Ind. – Norfolk Southern Railroad announces closure to a portion of U.S. 31 in both directions between S.R. 28 and W. 100 S. starting on or after Tuesday, October 4, through Thursday, October 6. This closure will allow…

October 2, 2022

Press Release

Chase Road paving scheduled for Oct. 4-5, 2022

Paving of Chase Road is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4 and 5. On Tuesday, drivers will encounter flaggers and possible delays, and are encouraged to take another route if possible. On Wednesday, the roundabout at Chase/Davis/Perrysburg will be…

September 30, 2022

Community, Press Release

Additional parking options for those visiting the Cass County Courthouse

Jurors for Cass County trials, and anyone on official County business, can park at the All Saints parking lot located at the southwest corner of 3rd and Broadway streets, beginning on October 3, 2022. The lot will be available Monday…

September 30, 2022

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities awarded millions to help replace aging water service lines

Logansport Utilities has been awarded millions of dollars in grant money to help replace the city’s water service lines. The “State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Program provides grant money and low-interest loans to Indiana communities for projects that improve wastewater…

September 29, 2022

Community, Press Release

River Bluff Trail Closure on Oct. 1, 2022 from 8-10 a.m.

The River Bluff Trail will be closed on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for the Cass County Family YMCA’s 2 Rivers on 2 Wheels Bike Tour. The trail will reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday…

September 29, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

Porktober is Back: Win Exclusive Prizes, Help Your Favorite Restaurant Win Big

INDIANAPOLIS – This October, Porktober returns and diners can celebrate by visiting locally-owned restaurants on the Tenderloin Lovers Trail. The trail can be found on the Indiana Culinary Trails Passport, which was launched by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and Indiana Foodways Alliance (IFA). The…

September 29, 2022

COVID-19, Health, Press Release

Indiana Department of Health announces changes to COVID-19, monkeypox dashboards

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard to reflect new publishing schedules and additional surveillance tools. Beginning this week, the COVID dashboards at www.coronavirus.in.gov will be updated each Wednesday by 5 p.m. This…

September 29, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana Auditor of State confirms all automatic taxpayer refund checks are printed and mailed

STATEHOUSE – More than 1.5 million automatic taxpayer refund (ATR) checks have been printed and mailed, confirmed State Auditor Tera Klutz, CPA today. “We successfully completed printing on September 21 and sent the last batch of automatic taxpayer refund checks…

September 29, 2022

Community, Press Release

CCCF awards a record amount in competitive community grants and announces $1.6 million gift

The Cass County Community Foundation held a press conference and reception to announce the recipients of the 2022 CCCF Community Grant Awards on September 28, 2022, at the foundation office, 729 E. Market Street. Attendees included representatives of the recipient…

September 29, 2022

Press Release

Indiana Region of the American Red Cross deploys volunteers to Florida, Puerto Rico

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross deployed more than a dozen volunteers to Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Ian making landfall and to Puerto Rico for disaster relief after Hurricane Fiona. The volunteers will assist with…

September 28, 2022

Press Release

Hunters can donate deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers

Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Indiana hunters to donate harvested deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers. The Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund administered by the DNR Division of Law Enforcement provides grants to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, the Dubois County Sportsmen Club, and…

September 28, 2022

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities sends linemen south to assist in hurricane aftermath

Logansport Utilities has sent four linemen from the electric distribution department to join hundreds of others to assist in power restoration in Florida, as forecasters predict massive damage from the approaching Hurricane Ian. Earlier this week Duane Richardson, the executive…

September 28, 2022

Education, Press Release

Claypool honored with Ivy Tech Distinguished Alumni Award

KOKOMO, Ind. – Mallory Claypool, a 2012 graduate of Ivy Tech Kokomo’s Education program who now serves as director of the Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy in Galveston, is being honored with the Ivy Tech Community College Distinguished Alumni Award for…

September 26, 2022

Press Release, Road Closures

U.S. 24 west of Logansport to close for culvert replacement on or after Oct. 3, 2022

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of U.S. 24 between C.R. 800 W and C.R. 600 W. Starting on or after October 3, crews will be replacing a box culvert. The work is expected…

September 26, 2022

Press Release

Flags at half-staff on Sept. 26, 2022 in honor of Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on…

September 25, 2022

Community, Press Release

Cass County EMA receives NIPSCO public safety grant

LOGANSPORT, IN – The Cass County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has received a $5,000.00 award from the NIPSCO Gives Back Fund Public Safety Grant to support public safety training in Cass County. This funding, provided thru the NiSource Charitable Foundation…

September 24, 2022

Community, Press Release

Calvary Presbyterian Church/ Emmaus Mission Center seek holiday help for seniors

Calvary Presbyterian Church of Logansport along with Emmaus Mission is requesting help by October 31, 2022 to provide Christmas gift bags and cards to area’s low-income seniors. The deadline is to allow the workers time to buy needed items. Donations…

September 24, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana Department of Agriculture warns of harvest traffic on rural roads

INDIANAPOLIS — Harvest season is here, and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler, Hoosier Ag Today and many other state agencies have teamed up to promote roadway safety this fall encouraging motorists to watch out…

September 24, 2022

Press Release, State

$67 million in federal grants to support crime victims

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded $67 million in federal grants to more than 190 public and non-profit entities through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program. The funding will be used to provide direct services and assistance to…

September 24, 2022