Food insecurity rate in Cass County 11.1% (4,270 people) LAFAYETTE, INDIANA– Food Finders Food Bank announced the release of Map the Meal Gap 2017, the latest report by Feeding America® on food insecurity and the cost of food at both…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — As part of Walmart’s commitment to fight hunger in Indiana, today the retailer announced three ways it is leading efforts to stop hunger and provide meals to Hoosiers in need. The company also issued a challenge to…
Some of the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway worked the morning along the side of the trail on Earth Day in Star City, picking up trash and other debris. The weather was cold but pleasant and the morning went quickly…
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill this week launched his new consumer protection campaign aimed at educating Hoosiers and safeguarding them from fraudulent business practices in the wake of severe weather that leaves homes, vehicles or other property damaged. Originally…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Fourteen Indiana University Kokomo students were chosen as charter members of the campus’ new chapter of Lambda Pi Eta honorary for communications. “We began the chapter to recognize our students for their hard work and dedication to…
The Cass County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) applied for a Quick Impact Placebased Grant (QuiP) in late April. We have received notification from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) that…
(Indianapolis) — Grocery store prices have plummeted by more than 14 percent compared to a year ago, according to Indiana Farm Bureau’s spring market basket survey. The national survey, which is compiled by the American Farm Bureau Federation, also shows…
KOKOMO, Ind. — A record 643 graduates will be celebrated at Indiana University Kokomo’s Commencement, as IU President Michael A. McRobbie presides over the ceremony. The Class of 2017 represents 29 Indiana counties, 11 states, and 12 countries. Fifty-two students…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Robert Varsanik, general manager of FCA North America’s Powertrain Transmission, Casting, Components Division, will be the keynote speaker May 11 at a conference sponsored by the North Central Indiana Economic Development Partnership (NCIEDP), Ivy Tech Community College…
We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share information from the city in a monthly update on CassCountyOnline.com. Charles Dickens’ most famous lines ever written were “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times” and those…
A local woman who has raised thousands of dollars for a Christmas benefit is recognized this week as Logansport’s Citizen of the Week. Lora Collins is a familiar face on the west side of Logansport in recent years. Through a…
INDIANAPOLIS – Admission to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will be free for INDYCAR Grand Prix ticket holders during the two-day event, May 12-13 at IMS. A General Admission or Reserved Seat ticket must be present for entry to the…
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis 500 fans are encouraged to show their pride for the world’s greatest race every Friday in the celebratory Month of May 2017 by wearing black, white and checkers to work, school and leisure activities. A stylish program,…
Beginning May 1, 2017, the Street Department will be milling East Market Street from 6th to 25th Street and West Market Street from Heath Street to the city limits. Paving is expected to begin May 15. The project is expected…
On Saturday, April 29, Logan’s Landing held our annual “Downtown Green & Clean Day.” More than 75 dedicated volunteers donated a few hours of their time on a cold, rainy Saturday morning to sweep, pull weeds, pick up litter, rake,…
The National Weather Service is forecasting an active spring weather pattern of rain showers and thunderstorms that will bring inches of accumulation to Indiana over the next several days. Persistent or heavy rainfall can saturate soils and cause waters to…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Life slammed Jessica Gordon with plenty of reasons to quit. In a five-day period in August 2016, her long-time boyfriend died, and she lost her home, most of her belongings, and her car to a tornado. Nobody…
We’re excited to share youth summer camps and programs happening in or open to Cass County kids. Lewis Cass Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 3-8) Lewis Cass Jr/Sr High School Athletic Department will be conducting its Girls Basketball Camp for those…
A south side resident and Logansport native will fill out an unexpired four-year term on the Logansport Parks and Recreation Board. Carolyn Short succeeds Chris Martin, who resigned to pursue other interests. Short will be sworn in at the board’s…
ANGOLA, Ind. — Trine University will offer its Lou Holtz Master of Science in Leadership degree in a more flexible, affordable format beginning with the fall 2017 semester. The new MSL is the first program offering in the new Trine…
