Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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Public feedback essential for proposed Downtown green space

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the public may provide their feedback on the proposed downtown greenspace located around 4th Street and Melbourne Avenue, across from the Little Turtle Waterway. The public may see illustrations of the…

Playground installation taking place at Spencer Park

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the playground at the north end of Spencer Park is now being installed. The new playground structure will be the first its kind in Logansport. It is called the “Spider Climber”,…

How to prevent or reduce Canada geese conflicts

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Changing habitat now can help prevent human-goose conflicts later. Once Canada geese have started using a site, it can be difficult to discourage them from staying there through the season. Preventive…

March 10, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 863 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 669,164 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the…

3rd and Melbourne reopens after two month closure

The intersection of 3rd Street and Melbourne Avenue in Logansport reopened Tuesday, March 9, 2021. It had closed Monday, January 4. LMU’s multimillion-dollar Melbourne Avenue wet weather (stormwater) project began the week of February 4, 2019. This project will involve…

Saundra K. Orr

Saundra K. Orr, age 77, of Logansport, passed away Sunday March 7, 2021 in her residence. Born August 2,1943 in Logansport, IN to the late Virgil F. and Irene (Banta) Roller. On August 5, 1978 in Logansport, IN she married…

Benjamin O. Yantis

Benjamin O. Yantis, 83, of Logansport, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 5, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  Mr. Yantis was born September 7, 1937 to the late Ralph and Mary Margaret (Myers) Yantis.  On April 16, 1970…

Carolyn K. (Small) Costello

Carolyn Kathleen Costello, 58, of Logansport, passed away at home surrounded by her family March 6, 2021. Born December 8, 1962, in  Logansport, she was the daughter of Raymond and Sharon Canada Small. She grew up in Royal Center and…

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State parks, inns are hiring summer workers

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Indiana state park properties and inns are hiring approximately 1,300 workers for the summer season. Positions available include gate attendants, laborers, naturalist aides, security, housekeeping, dishwashers, cooks, guest services, and camp…

Spring forward with fire safety

With the annual “spring forward” time change around the corner for Indiana, State Fire Marshal Joel Thacker reminds Hoosiers to add smoke alarm maintenance to their to-do list. “Indiana lost 20 Hoosiers to residential fires in January and February, and…

Aquarium owners: Check moss balls for zebra mussels

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Zebra mussels, which are an aquatic invasive species, have been found in Marimo moss balls, a product sold at many aquarium and pet supply stores. Zebra mussels have the potential to…

March 9, 2021 Update from Indiana Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday that 16,511 people received a free COVID-19 vaccine during a four-day clinic at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including 4,090 who were vaccinated on…

Students learn life skills

SOURCE: Indiana Department of Correction Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility Education Department has had to be flexible and creative to ensure the students are receiving the best education possible. Teacher Mucker was thinking outside the…

DWD unveils Hoosier Talent Network job-search site

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Workforce Development INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers who are out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic or simply looking for a job change now have a new online employment platform to help guide their…

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