Cass County Highway Chip Seal Updates
Roads scheduled for chip seal work by the Cass County Highway Department on Thursday, 9/24: 150E b/t 300S & 400S 350S b/t 150E & 50E 50E b/t 350S to city limits 400S b/t St. Rd. 29 & 400W 400W b/t…
Cass County Community Foundation awards $102,299.78 in community grants
The Cass County Community Foundation held a press conference and reception to announce the recipients of the 2015 CCCF Community Grant Awards on Sept. 22, 2015 at Ivy Tech’s Community Room. The crowd of attendees included representatives of the recipient…
Senate Democrats announce legislative package supporting Latino families
INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) along with the Senate Democratic Caucus released a package of initiatives aimed at strengthening education, public safety, and access to healthcare for Latino families across the state. Ideas for these proposals are the result…
Inventor, entrepreneur to auction farmland, focus on new harvester production
LOGANSPORT, Ind. –/PRNewswire/ — Farmer, inventor and entrepreneur Ben Dillon is preparing to offer 716 acres of high-quality contiguous farmland at auction, as he turns his focus toward marketing his Tribine Harvester, which is being hailed as the first major…
Aquatic Center Dedication set for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015
The public is invited to attend a dedication ceremony celebrating the renovations made to the municipal pool. The event will be held Saturday, September 26th at 3:00 p.m. located at the Aquatic Center in Muehlhausen Park, 721 – 21st Street,…
Subaru Announces Major Expansion in Indiana Following Governor Pence’s Japan Trade Mission
Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) today as the company announced plans to significantly expand its operations here, creating up to 1,204 new jobs by 2017. “Last week’s meetings with government leaders and business executives…
Over 200 Grams of Heroin Recovered in “Operation Smack Down”
A four month long narcotics investigation by officers from the CLEAN Team and the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section resulted in the arrests of six people including Shashanna Brent, 38, 11768 South Cass County Road 950 East, Galveston, IN.…
Indiana Tax Amnesty 2015 Begins Today
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 15, 2015) – The Indiana Department of Revenue today launched Tax Amnesty 2015, a limited-time opportunity for both individual and business taxpayers to pay past-due taxes free of penalty, interest and collection fees. The program runs through Nov.…
Japanese Pork Processor to Expand Delphi Facility, Add 91 New Jobs
TOKYO (Sept. 15, 2015) – Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Mitsubishi Corporation and its subsidiary, Indiana Packers Corporation, in Tokyo today as they announced plans to expand its operations in Delphi, Indiana, creating up to 91 new jobs by…
LFD offering free smoke detector installation
On September 18, 2015, as part of the “Live United” campaign, the Logansport Fire Department, in conjunction with the American Red Cross and the United Way of Cass County will be installing smoke detectors in homes at no charge to…
Failed transformer causes power outages
LMU superintendent Paul Hartman says a blown transformer outside the electric generating plant caused about 500 customers in Logansport to lose power tonight. The first reports of power outages we received came in around 7 p.m. Fire personnel were called…
Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility Fire Truck Pull raises funds for Special Olympics
The Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility recently donated $525 to the Special Olympics. The majority of the funds were raised from the students who participated in the facility’s Fire Truck Pull. A big THANK YOU to the Cass County Fire District…
EVERY KID IN A PARK: 4th graders and families eligible for free pass to federal lands
The Hoosier National Forest is proud to help launch the Every Kid in a Park program, as part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and…
Ivy Tech Community College President Thomas J. Snyder Announces His Retirement
INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College President Thomas J. Snyder sent a personal e-mail to all of the nearly 9,000 full-time and part-time Ivy Tech staff and faculty last week informing them of his intentions to move onto the next…
Delegation, Schedule for Governor Pence’s Trade Mission to Japan
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence, First Lady Karen Pence and a delegation of Hoosier business and community leaders are traveling to Japan to bring jobs and investment to Indiana. “With more than 250 Japan-owned businesses operating in Indiana today, the…
Public meeting set for Sept 15 for Cass County’s 400 S project
A public information meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, for the planned 400 South reconstruction project. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Logansport/Cass County Airport. Following a brief overview of the project, maps will…
MCF honors correctional leaders
Bunker Hill, IN – Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) honored several correctional leaders with quarterly “Leadership Challenge Awards” recently. Those recognized were: Inspire a Shared Vision (Search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow, and improve) — Officer Ryan…
Miami Correctional Facility promotes staff
Bunker Hill – Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) promoted several correctional staff recently. Thirteen Correctional Officers were promoted to Sergeant. They included: Mea Porter of Peru, was hired at MCF in February 2007 as an officer. John Heater of Wabash, was…
Four named Employee of the Quarter at MCF
Bunker Hill, IN – Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) has named its Employees of the Quarter. Those honored include: Ann Hubbard, Employee of the Quarter (non-custody); Sgt. Peter Lapoint, Supervisor of the Quarter (custody or non-custody); Officer Rodney Mygrant, Custody Officer…
Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes a new licensed social worker to hospital network
Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Pamela Watterson, LCSW to its affiliated network of medical and clinical providers. She comes to Logansport Memorial with over 25 years of experience in social work and in providing mental health services to…