Duane C. Watts
Duane Watts, beloved husband and father, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 71 in Logansport, IN. Born June 12, 2026, in Logansport, IN, to Clyde and Syliva Watts, he grew up in Fulton and graduated from Caston…
Utility tree trimming work in neighborhoods near Logansport High School starting June 1, 2026
A Logansport Utilities’ contractor will be trimming trees around main power lines in neighborhoods near Logansport High School over the coming weeks. Mint City Utility Services will be cutting down overgrown areas and potential outage causing tree limbs close to…
Criminal investigation leads to several arrests in Logansport
On May 28, 2026, at approximately 0607 hours, the Logansport Police Department Patrol Division began receiving calls for service involving vehicles that had been entered and personal items stolen. As the investigation continued, Officers developed several persons if interest believed…
Spring dean’s list, chancellor’s list, honor academic achievement at Indiana University Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. — In the spring 2026 semester, 785 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA…
Union Pacific’s Big Boy to tour the northeast for first time in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary
Eastern leg of historic coast-to-coast tour brings Big Boy onto Norfolk Southern tracks with more than 50 whistle-stops and display days across eight cities Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to…
White County Fairgrounds to host “The Wall That Heals” Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial from June 4-7, 2026, with escort to pass through Logansport on June 2
The community of Reynolds, in neighboring White County, will have the privilege of hosting The Wall That Heals, the official traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. from June 4-7, 2026. Standing 375 feet long and 7.5…
Governor announces Indiana-founded Merrell Bros. plans $16.5M expansion in Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Merrell Bros. Inc., an environmental services company specializing in sustainable biosolids management, plans to expand its headquarters operations in Kokomo, creating 35 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2028. …
Steinberger Construction awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
National honor recognizes Steinberger Construction as a leader in supporting employee well-being LOGANSPORT, IND. – Steinberger Construction (SCI) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the nation’s top recognition…
RCI construction to begin at U.S. 24 and C.R. 600 E in Cass County on or after Monday, June 1, 2026
CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E & B Paving LLC will begin construction on a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) at U.S. 24 and C.R. 600 E on or after Monday, June 1. During construction, U.S. 24 will…
U.S. 24 will close between Monticello and Logansport for seal coat operations beginning on or after June 1, 2026
WHITE AND CASS COUNTIES, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coating operations on U.S. 24 between State Road 39 and U.S. 35 beginning on or after Monday, June 1, 2026. U.S. 24 will be closed to…
15+ ideas for summer fun in Cass County, Indiana in 2026
The first official day of summer may still be a couple of weeks away, but for many, summer vacation is here! Here’s a roundup of just a few of the things listed on CassCountyCalendar.com! New events are added daily, so…
Cass County Community Foundation announces $240,000 available for competitive grants for local non-profits in 2026
The Cass County Community Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce that the funds available for community grants to Cass County non-profits during the 2026 grant cycle is a record high. CCCF President Deanna Crispen announced that the Foundation has made…
IU Kokomo students rewarded for academic excellence with honor society induction
KOKOMO, Ind. — Nearly 50 Indiana University Kokomo students were recognized for academic achievement in fields ranging from political science to sociology, and from radiologic sciences to communication arts, with their selection for national honor societies. Phi of Indiana Chapter…
Memorial Day Events & Closures
In honor and recognition of all of our fallen service members, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), has requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United…
Berry Bowl Center Court artifact to go on permanent display at Cass County Historical Museum
LOGANSPORT, IN – Just over a year ago, members of the Logansport High School Class of 1973 secured an important piece of local sports history when the iconic center court section from the historic Berry Bowl basketball court became available…
Pinning ceremony honors Indiana University Kokomo nursing, OTA graduates
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) honored its 2026 graduates at its traditional pinning ceremony on Wednesday (May 6) in Havens Auditorium. Nine students earned the Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences,…
IU Kokomo celebrates Class of 2026 at Commencement
KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo Class of 2026 could not have ordered a more picture-perfect day for Commencement. With sunshine, blue skies, and temperature in the mid-60s, the campus celebrated its graduating class with a burst of red…
Indiana University Kokomo paraprofessional program offers life-changing degree
KOKOMO, Ind. — As the oldest daughter of immigrants, Lucy Ponce grew up overseeing her home while her parents worked to provide for the family. Her degree in education earned at Indiana University Kokomo will help her chart a new…
Indiana University Kokomo 2026 master’s students honored in hooding ceremony
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honored graduate students in its annual hooding ceremony on Friday May 8 in Havens Auditorium. Faculty, staff, family, and friends celebrated with 47 students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public…
Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area recognizes achievements of Class of 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo has honored students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during awards ceremonies for the Class of 2026. They were also recognized during commencement ceremonies May 8. Jenna Jackson of Kokomo,…