Update on Severe Storms of Aug. 24, 2016

August 2016 Severe Storms Updated as of 4:30 p.m 8/25 SOURCE: Indiana Department of Homeland Security UPDATES –          Power has been restored at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo and at the drinking water plant. –          More traffic signals in…

Portion of Riverside Drive renamed for carousel

The significance of the only National Historic Landmark in Cass County will be reflected on street signs near it. The Logansport Board of Public Works and Safety approved a resolution Wednesday changing the name of the north side of Riverside…

Logansport City Seal

Logansport awarded $1 million for paving

INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson has announced that 121 Northern Indiana cities, towns, and counties will receive a combined $51 million to improve local roads and bridges through the State’s Community Crossings matching grant fund.  Logansport will receive $1 million. Logansport…

Indiana Local Food Summit set for October in Indianapolis

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – People working on local food initiatives in their communities can learn more from experienced practitioners and meet with their peers during Purdue Extension’s Indiana Local Food Summit in Indianapolis. The daylong program will be held 9…

Sims named Bicentennial Citizen

A Logansport insurance agent who recently joined his wife and family in donating to a local park project and making it a reality has received a special award. Dick Sims, an avid runner, has been a familiar face on local…

Induction ceremony welcomes new class of nurses at IU Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 50 future nurses celebrated acceptance into the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing, at its annual induction ceremony. Dean Linda Wallace said the ceremony welcomes the students to the school, and serves as a reminder that…

Check trees now for Asian longhorned beetle

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Indiana residents are being urged to spend a few minutes checking trees in their yards and neighborhoods for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), an invasive and potentially highly destructive pest. Purdue University entomologist Clifford…

High School Sports Results: Week of Aug. 22, 2016

VOLLEYBALL: Monday, Aug. 22: The Lady Comet JV team was defeated by Peru 18-25 and 16-25. Sydney Clinger served 8 points and Kyra Estrada led in passing.  The Varsity team beat Peru 25-20, 25-12, 11-25, and 25-21. Bailey Shultz scored…

Sims Connector Trail

New trail connects Huston Park to River Bluff Trail

Logansport Memorial Hospital and the Logansport Parks and Recreation Foundation held a ribbon cutting and dedication for the new Sims Family Connector Trail. The 1/3 mile paved trail through Hervey Preserve connects Huston Park with the River Bluff Trail. The…

High School Sports Results – Week of Aug. 15, 2016

VOLLEYBALL: TUESDAY, AUG. 16: Caston lost in its opener to Carroll 3-25, 18-25, 11-25. The Comets were led by Maranda Sanderson and Bailey Shultz serving 5 points each, Kennedy Adult with 4 kills,  Bailey Shultz with 9 assists, Emily Rowe…

Memorial Center receives funding, director named

The state’s leading historic preservation organization has granted a loan to Logansport and Cass County officials for a new heating and air-conditioning system. Indiana Landmarks, formerly Historic Landmarks Foundation, will loan $50,000 in funding to the city and county for…

United Way of Cass County announces new hires

The United Way of Cass County is excited to announce and welcome Lisa Terry & Chelsea Epp! Lisa Terry, who took on the role as the Director of Donor Relations, is a Logansport native. Lisa is known by many in…