Halloween is just a few days away and there are all kinds of events happening this weekend! There’s rain in the forecast, so you may want to check with the organizations in charge of these events to make sure they’re…
The Cass County Community Foundation has announced dates for the annual MANDATORY scholarship orientation sessions. Each local high school will have a separate, on-site session (details follow). CCCF President Deanna Crispen noted, “The orientations are designed to help students, faculty,…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Volunteer Firefighter’s Association and Ivy Tech Community College have partnered to give volunteer first responders across Indiana the chance to earn a two-year degree, tuition free. What first started as an idea from State Representative Randy…
CASS COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that the U.S. 24 bridge over the Panhandle Pathway in Logansport will close Monday as part of a bridge replacement project. The road will be closed between CR 400 W.…
Plan to spend the upcoming weekend, Oct. 25-27, at a Halloween event — or two — or three —at a DNR property. Options include events with names like Spooktacular, Un-BOO-Lievable Happenings, Owl-o-ween, Fall-o-ween, Hoots and Howls, and Hall-o-Wheelin. State park…
INDIANAPOLIS- Award-winning country music superstar Luke Bryan will headline the Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 23, the day before the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The concert, which also will feature additional acts to be announced, starts…
(Peru, IN)- On Saturday, October 26, 2019 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 18th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Collection…
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today confirmed the state’s first influenza-related death of the 2019-20 flu season. “This is a tragic reminder that we should never underestimate how serious the flu can be,” said State Health Commissioner Kris…
In recognition of the national movement to make the United States drug-free, the City of Logansport will officially observe the nation’s largest anti-drug effort. Mayor Dave Kitchell Monday proclaimed Wednesday as the beginning of Red Ribbon Week in Logansport. City…
The public is invited to the Cass County Community Foundation’s “Thanks for Giving” Donor & Volunteer Recognition Event, Friday, November 1 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Quality Inn Ballroom in Logansport. The 2019 Richard Cassidy,…
Stephen Cox was sworn-in as the new Indiana State Fire Marshal today among a group of firefighting leadership from around the state. The brief swearing-in ceremony was held at the Brownsburg Fire Territory Training Facility and was attended by firefighters…
Cass County Communication Network welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns. The views expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of Existential Media LLC or its owners, advertisers or sponsors. The following letter was submitted October 21,…
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to drop to 3.2 percent for September and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The last time Indiana’s unemployment rate was lower than 3.2 percent was December 2000. The monthly unemployment…
Foundation Forward, the foundation that created and awards the Charters of Freedom and the Cass County Board of Commissioners wish to announce: We have run into a good problem. That is, we cannot complete the Charters of Freedom project using…
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, at approximately 3:35 a.m. Cass County Central Dispatch was notified by a resident in the 4000 block of State Road 17 of a suspicious person at his residence. Deputy Preston and Deputy Beebout of the…
With the school year in full swing, Hoosiers are encouraged to remain vigilant to ensure safe schools as the nation recognizes America’s Safe Schools Week, Oct. 21-27. Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb also proclaimed Oct. 21-27 as Safe Schools Week…
Logansport will have more flexibility in creating jobs, promoting business attraction and retaining industries in 2020 thanks to a decision by the Cass County Council Friday, Oct. 18. The council voted 5-2 in favor of an ordinance that rescinds a…
Halloween is just a couple of weeks away so here are a few things we thought you might want to know this weekend: ???? The U.S. Postal Service has issued Spooky Silhouettes stamps that feature digital illustrations with Halloween motifs…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Students, parents, and educators interested in learning more about high-demand, high-wage jobs in the Kokomo area are invited to attend an open house at Button Motors, 1220 E. Boulevard, Wednesday, Oct. 23. The event will focus on…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to plan ahead for weekend construction closures. Crews will continue resurfacing, strengthening bridges and extending the life of roadways. Maintenance crews will also be out working to repair barrier wall,…
