Category Press Release

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor announces First Lady initiative to secure continued funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through public-private partnership

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Mike Braun INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Braun values literacy and learning and to that end, he has asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana.…

February 21, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

Working to secure continued community care for the future, Logansport Memorial Hospital pursues partnership with Parkview Health

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital Logansport Memorial Hospital opened its doors on May 12, 1925. Nearly one hundred years later, they are celebrating the legacy of care they’ve built in the community and pursuing a new partnership to…

February 21, 2025

Community, Government, Health, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor signs executive order to contain soaring costs of ABA therapy to Medicaid while maintaining quality of care

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Mike Braun Governor Mike Braun today signed an executive order to contain rapidly rising Medicaid costs for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy while maintaining quality of care for thousands of Hoosier children and…

February 19, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Clark County man arrested for murder

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Police Logansport – A criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Mike Lorona has resulted in the arrest of John Loran, 56, Clark County, IN, on criminal charges of murder, aggravated battery, and battery.…

February 19, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Cass County fire departments complete Rapid Intervention Team Training

Thanks to a Public Safety Education and Training Grant from NIPSCO Cass County fire personnel from multiple agencies and departments were able to spend Saturday learning how to be better prepared for situations where one of their own might need…

February 15, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

CCCF announces application process for 2025 Richard and Rose Gates Discovery Award

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the third cohort of students to receive the Richard & Rose Gates Discovery Award for high school summer enrichment programs. The Gates Discovery Award…

February 15, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

CCCF opens nominations through March 31, 2025 for Excellence in Teaching Award in memory of Elizabeth A. Billman

The Cass County Community Foundation announced the opening of 2025 nominations for the “The Elizabeth A. Billman Excellence in Teaching Award”. Elizabeth served faithfully on the Board of Directors of the Cass County Community Foundation for a period of 16…

February 15, 2025

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Pioneer Jr./Sr. High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Ilene Alpha is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). Alpha, a resident of Logansport, is the daughter of Robert and Angela Alpha. Alpha graduated from…

February 15, 2025

Community, Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo congratulates December 2024 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 161 students who earned degrees in December 2024. The graduates represent 30 Indiana counties, five states, and India. Those who earned degrees include: Atlanta Karly M. Dean, Bachelor of Science in Nursing…

February 13, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release, State

Gov. Braun collaborates on Avian Flu effort in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun issued the following statement regarding Avian Flu monitoring in Indiana. “Hoosiers can rest assured that state government is monitoring the Avian Flu situation. At my direction, there is regular collaboration between the Indiana Board of…

February 13, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Savings Bank celebrating 100 years of community banking

Logansport Savings Bank proudly announces the yearlong celebration of their 100th anniversary as a local business in Logansport and Cass County. This rare milestone is significant and not easily achieved. It is estimated that there are less than 1,000 companies…

February 4, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Stolen vehicle leads to manhunt

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Sheriff’s Department On Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at approximately 10:52 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch was informed that a black pick-up truck had been stolen from the 12000 South block of County Road 300…

February 4, 2025

Press Release

Drone activity reported near sites of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Homeland Security Hoosiers encouraged to report drone activity near quarantine sites to local law enforcement The Indiana Department of Homeland Security, along with local and federal officials, continue to monitor an increase in…

January 31, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital lifts mask mandate effective Jan. 29, 2025

Effective January 29, 2025, Logansport Memorial Hospital will lift the mask mandate due to an improvement in illness rates within our organization and throughout the community. However, illness is still in the community so it is important to stay diligent…

January 28, 2025

Community, Press Release

City Call and Text Center provides access for non-English speakers

In 2024, the city of Logansport implemented a call center to give non-English speaking community members access to city resources through their partnership with our Language Matters team. These efforts have begun to have widespread impact on the Logansport community,…

January 28, 2025

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities’ steel pole project update, Hospital Entrance to remain open

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Utilities The last leg of the first phase of Logansport Utilities’ (LU) steel pole installation project is scheduled to be put up starting the week of Monday, January 27, 2025. Announced in May 2023, approximately…

January 27, 2025

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Logansport Police Department announces investigation into officer’s conduct

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Police Department The Indiana State Police is currently conducting a thorough investigation into an officer’s conduct following allegations related to calls into Cass Central Dispatch involving a Logansport police officer and alleged child neglect. The…

January 19, 2025

Community, Press Release

Liftoff! NASA Sends Science, Tech to Moon on Firefly, SpaceX Flight

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: Credits: NASA/Frank/Michaux, Tiernan P. Doyle, quote from NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Creating a golden streak in the night sky, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s…

January 19, 2025

Community, Press Release

Cass County Democrats reorganize; letters of intent due Feb. 19, 2025

Every four years, Democratic county parties across Indiana conduct a caucus to elect officers. Anyone wanting to run for Cass County Democrat Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary or Treasurer must submit a letter of intent by February 19, 2025. Letters of…

January 17, 2025

Community, Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital implements mandatory mask protocol for staff and visitors effective immediately

Logansport Memorial Hospital and the community have seen a significant spike in respiratory infections, including RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 over the past weeks, including LMH staff. Because of this trend, Logansport Memorial Hospital will be implementing a mandatory masking protocol…

January 17, 2025