A method of reducing the impact of special taxing districts on the tax rates will likely again be used this year by Logansport officials to keep property taxes low and preserve more money for schools. Mayor Dave Kitchell said Tuesday…
The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the Tower Park Pool will open open for the season on June 3, 2017. Open swim hours will be Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. The pool is closed…
A Marine veteran who served as grand marshal in the annual Memorial Day Observance in Logansport has been recognized with a special city honor. Elmer Wood has been named Citizen of the Week by Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell. Wood, who…
During the Cass County Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, two special recognition ceremonies took place outside the Logansport City Building. Senator Randy Head presented Bill Shideler with the Sagamore of the Wabash. It’s the state’s highest honor, bestowed…
Indianapolis, IN – Today the first five of 17 concerts were announced that will be part of the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage headline entertainment at the 2017 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August 4-20. Each night of the…
For over 35 years, the town of Walton has entertained families with a spectacular fireworks display. Our special treat this year is to have our own Walton Shooter, Mr. John Phillips, running and launching the show. He is doing this…
The Cass County Community Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive…
Café Express, the cafeteria at Logansport Memorial Hospital, will now be closed through the rest of 2017 on Saturdays and Sundays during what were previously its regular operational hours. Several members of the community came to eat during the day…
There are so many Logansport Community School Corporation teachers going above and beyond for students. LCSC is home to many outstanding educators who work countless hours to ensure their students’ success. The LCSC Crystal Berry Award seeks to acknowledge one…
INDIANAPOLIS – Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who has played major roles in hit television series such as “The Walking Dead” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” will drive the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car to lead the starting field of the…
Cass County, Indiana sits in the middle of the country surrounded by corn and bean fields. Who would want to come to the middle of the country? In the past 35 years, a total of about 380 Youth for Understanding…
DNR campgrounds and cabins at state parks, state reservoirs and state recreation areas are booked to capacity for Memorial Day weekend. For picnics and other day-use gatherings, shelters at locations statewide remain available. Shelters not reserved 48 hours in advance…
INDIANAPOLIS – Just like last year, race fans are encouraged to arrive as early as possible for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 28. With one of the largest crowds in…
Indianapolis area public safety officials have received dozens of questions related to security plans prior to, and the day of the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29th. The Speedway Police Department,…
Photos by Phill Dials for Cass County Communication Network* If you’re headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend or you plan to watch the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 on TV, keep an eye out for Logansport native…
Applications for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program are now available to commercial business or property owners within the Logan’s Landing district (between the rivers to 8th Street). The program offers 50% matching funding of up to $5,000 per property…
The Logansport Street Department picks up tree and bush trimmings for city residents on an every other week basis. The city has picked up nearly 700 loads of brush since January 1st this year. If you hire a contractor to…
Ornamental pear trees, most commonly known as Bradford pears, have been a popular landscaping tree in Indiana for decades. So popular that they are crowding out native Indiana trees. For that reason, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources encourages homeowners…
Memorial Day traditionally marks the start of the summer travel season in Indiana. And whether you’re attending the Indianapolis 500, vacationing, visiting family and friends, or just passing through, INDOT urges drivers to plan extra travel time, to stay informed…
The combination of a strong economy and a diverse local economic base are contributing to some of the best conditions for workers in years, Mayor Dave Kitchell said today. A report in today’s Logansport Pharos-Tribune that indicates unemployment is continuing…
