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Press Release

Indiana Region of the American Red Cross deploys volunteers to Florida, Puerto Rico

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross deployed more than a dozen volunteers to Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Ian making landfall and to Puerto Rico for disaster relief after Hurricane Fiona. The volunteers will assist with…

September 28, 2022

Press Release

Hunters can donate deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers

Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Indiana hunters to donate harvested deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers. The Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund administered by the DNR Division of Law Enforcement provides grants to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, the Dubois County Sportsmen Club, and…

September 28, 2022

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities sends linemen south to assist in hurricane aftermath

Logansport Utilities has sent four linemen from the electric distribution department to join hundreds of others to assist in power restoration in Florida, as forecasters predict massive damage from the approaching Hurricane Ian. Earlier this week Duane Richardson, the executive…

September 28, 2022

Community

Live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2022

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 2022 UPDATED – Sept 29th at 7amLOGANSPORTWED 28th Bonus Pints – Trivia – 7pNeighborhood – Western Wednesday…

September 28, 2022

Education, Press Release

Claypool honored with Ivy Tech Distinguished Alumni Award

KOKOMO, Ind. – Mallory Claypool, a 2012 graduate of Ivy Tech Kokomo’s Education program who now serves as director of the Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy in Galveston, is being honored with the Ivy Tech Community College Distinguished Alumni Award for…

September 26, 2022

Press Release, Road Closures

U.S. 24 west of Logansport to close for culvert replacement on or after Oct. 3, 2022

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of U.S. 24 between C.R. 800 W and C.R. 600 W. Starting on or after October 3, crews will be replacing a box culvert. The work is expected…

September 26, 2022

Obituaries

Eris A. Gilliland

Eris A. Gilliland, age 96, Logansport, passed away peacefully at 10:29 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2022, at Franciscan Health East Lafayette. Born Friday, February 18, 1926, in Deedsville (Miami County), she was the daughter of Frederick and Florence Bowen Kinley.…

September 25, 2022

Obituaries

Evelyn S. Peters

Evelyn S. Peters, 88, of Kewanna passed away at 9:40 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport. Born on October 2, 1933 in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary (Gray)…

September 25, 2022

Obituaries

Barbara A. Steigely

Barbara A. “Barb” Steigely, 80 of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022 at home and is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on August 8, 1942 in La Porte, she was the…

September 25, 2022

Press Release

Flags at half-staff on Sept. 26, 2022 in honor of Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on…

September 25, 2022

Community, Press Release

Cass County EMA receives NIPSCO public safety grant

LOGANSPORT, IN – The Cass County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has received a $5,000.00 award from the NIPSCO Gives Back Fund Public Safety Grant to support public safety training in Cass County. This funding, provided thru the NiSource Charitable Foundation…

September 24, 2022

Community, Press Release

Calvary Presbyterian Church/ Emmaus Mission Center seek holiday help for seniors

Calvary Presbyterian Church of Logansport along with Emmaus Mission is requesting help by October 31, 2022 to provide Christmas gift bags and cards to area’s low-income seniors. The deadline is to allow the workers time to buy needed items. Donations…

September 24, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana Department of Agriculture warns of harvest traffic on rural roads

INDIANAPOLIS — Harvest season is here, and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler, Hoosier Ag Today and many other state agencies have teamed up to promote roadway safety this fall encouraging motorists to watch out…

September 24, 2022

Press Release, State

$67 million in federal grants to support crime victims

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded $67 million in federal grants to more than 190 public and non-profit entities through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program. The funding will be used to provide direct services and assistance to…

September 24, 2022

Press Release, State

Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 24-25, 2022

You can celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 by getting outside and enjoying your favorite outdoor activity at one of the many DNR destinations throughout Indiana (on.IN.gov/recfinder). National Public Lands Day, which is…

September 24, 2022

Press Release, State

Get outside with family and friends on Sept. 24, 2022

Sept. 24 is National Hunting & Fishing Day and the last Free Fishing Day of the year in Indiana. Both provide unique opportunities to enjoy the state’s public lands and waters. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents can fish any…

September 24, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana secures funding to help entrepreneurs, small businesses sell products globally

Hoosier companies encouraged to apply for funding to support export-related activities through IN-STEP program INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will receive $300,000 in competitive grant funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support export opportunities through the…

September 24, 2022

Community

New Webb Image Captures Clearest View of Neptune’s Rings in Decades

Check out this link shared by our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: New web image captures clearest view of Neptune’s rings Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Editor: Jessica Merzdorf

September 24, 2022

Community

60th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s Challenge to go to the Moon

Here’s an update from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: The link below has numerous articles, photos, and videos featuring John F. Kennedy with his challenge of going to the moon. Credits: NASA, NASA History, NASA Official: Brian Dunbar,…

September 24, 2022

Community, Press Release

Logansport Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council accepting applications through Sept. 28, 2022

The Logansport Mayor’s office is excited to announce that we are beginning to accept applications for the Logansport Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. The Logansport Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council was created with the goal of assisting city leaders in creating a…

September 23, 2022