Jun. 26—CASS LAKE — A Laporte man who was reported missing two days ago has been found dead in Cass Lake. According to a release from Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes, on Wednesday morning, June 26, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased body that had been discovered in a wooded area near […]
May 29—As graduation season arrives each year, the Pioneer features one graduate from each college and high school in the coverage area. Senior Ellianna Johnson is this year’s featured graduate from Cass Lake-Bena High School which will host its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 31. The Pioneer provided Johnson with a series of questions to […]
May 24—CASS LAKE — Level 3 offender Gerald Lee Jones was released to the 300 block of Spruce Avenue in Cass Lake on May 20, according to a release from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Jones’ offenses include engaging in sexual contact with a woman and holding her against her will. Jones also has a […]
May 14—The Lewis Cass school board will hold their first public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening since placing superintendent Tim Garland on administrative leave. Garland was placed on leave April 25 and no explanation has been given to parents. Those in the Lewis Cass community have also expressed concerns over the status of a […]
May 7—The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for most of north central Indiana. In addition to Cass County, a tornado watch has also been issued for Carroll, Howard, Fulton, Miami, Pulaski and White counties. Severe storms are likely Tuesday afternoon into the evening. The primary threat with any severe storms that occur […]
Built in 1918, the Plattsmouth High School at 814 Main St. saw its last full-time bustle in 1976 when students moved to another facility. The school is now in its new life, as the Lofts on Main, a development boosted in part by Nebraska historic tax credits. (Courtesy of Alley Poyner Macchietto) PLATTSMOUTH, Nebraska — […]
The British doctor behind a landmark study into transgender treatment in the UK has called criticism of her research “inaccurate” and “unforgivable”. Dr Hilary Cass told the Times she wished to address the “disinformation” circulating about the findings and recommendations handed down by the Cass Review when it was published on April 10th. The physician […]
The publication of the final report by Dr Hilary Cass in the UK raises profound issues for the treatment of trans-identifying children in Ireland, according to Senator Michael McDowell. The Cass Review’s final report, published on Wednesday, said children have been let down by a lack of research and evidence on the use of puberty […]
The findings of a major review in the UK that concluded that medical treatment in children’s gender care has been based on weak evidence has shone a spotlight on the need to “exercise extreme caution” in this area, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. The Cass Review’s final report, published on Wednesday, said children […]
Apr. 6—Early voting for the 2024 primary elections begins Tuesday in Cass County. The Cass County Election Board is reminding all registered voters that there will be major changes in the way elections will be conducted this year. To comply with Indiana law the Cass County Election Board made several changes. When voting in person […]
Mar. 26—Cass County public safety agencies were dispatched at 8:25 Monday morning for a report of a single vehicle accident. The accident, which occurred at County Road 225 South between County Roads 375 West and 275 West, saw a semi tractor trailer truck that had rolled over, according to a press release. When agencies arrived, […]
Mar. 10—Several agencies participated in an emergency response exercise hosted by the Cass County Emergency Management Agency Thursday at the Logansport Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wabash Avenue. This simulated the release of chlorine from a damaged container. This was a simulation and no actual hazardous substances were used in the exercise, according to a […]