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DNR finds oak threat in store rhododendrons

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources The Indiana DNR confirmed today that it has intercepted plants containing a fungal pathogen that kills oak trees, sudden oak death (SOD), for the first time in about 10 years. Inspectors…

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State health officials encourage safe swimming this summer

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is reminding Hoosiers to protect themselves from illness and injury in pools, lakes and other bodies of water as part of Healthy and Safe…

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More smoke detectors sought for LFD

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell Many Logansport residents have taken advantage of supplies of 10-year lithium battery-powered smoke detectors. Fire Chief Bernie Mittica told the Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety last week that while his…

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Google has a new pronunciation for city

Since 2016, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has shared updates from the city in a monthly column on Cass County Online. As a few local residents have related to me, when you ask Google Home what the weather is like here,…

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Logansport mayor attending entrepreneurship conference

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ninety-one mayors from nearly 40 states are invited guests of the non-partisan Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship this week. The conference is sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation and is…

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Hillis named Logansport Citizen of the Week

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell Usually, the site of Stan Hillis includes either a stethoscope or a flute. Such is the life of an accomplished cardiologist and musician who is a Logansport native. Dr. Stan Hillis will…

Logansport needs your votes in America’s Main Streets contest

SOURCE: News release from Logan’s Landing As previously reported, Logansport has been named a Top 25 quarter-finalist in the America’s Main Streets contest, for a chance to win $25,000 and related prizes for downtown revitalization.  Contest organizers have announced that…

Summer Activities in Cass County

We’re excited to share youth summer camps and programs happening in or open to Cass County kids. Logansport Parks Department Cass County Track & Field Program Registration: May 29 & 30 @ LHS Stadium 5:00 pmNo cost to participantsAges: 4-15…

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DOR warns Hoosiers to be on alert for tax warrant scam

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Revenue INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) advises all taxpayers to be on the lookout for a popular scam threatening legal action based on a phony tax bill. Recently the scam…

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Man dies after jumping into water from cliff

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a suspected drowning that occurred this afternoon at France Park (Cass County Parks Department) in Cass County. At approximately 1:50 p.m., Cass County 911 received a…