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Community, Press Release

Popular Indiana State Fair & Corteva Agriscience program returns – 2023 Featured Farmers announced

The Indiana State Fair and Corteva Agriscience are proud to unveil the highly anticipated 2023 Featured Farmers that will be honored at this year’s Indiana State Fair. In its eighth year, this popular program celebrates and helps put a face…

May 16, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Kids to Parks Day is Saturday, May 20, 2023

Share your love of the outdoors with a child during Kids to Parks (KTP) Day on Saturday, May 20. It’s a national day of outdoor play designed to connect kids and families with local, state, and national parks. Gov. Eric…

May 15, 2023

Achievements, Community, Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital Wound Care Center recognized as a Center of Distinction for the third year in a row

LMH Wound Care Center staff celebrated receiving the award for being named a Center of Distinction in 2022. Pictured standing, from left to right (L-R): Rachel Theodore – Vice President of Physician Services, Workforce Health and Sports Medicine, Kris Spoor…

May 15, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt enforcement campaign launching statewide May 15 – June 4, 2023

Logansport, Ind. — The Cass County Traffic Safety Partnership is joining agencies from across the state to urge drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility…

May 14, 2023

Community, Health, Press Release, State

Box to retire from Indiana Department of Health, Weaver named new commissioner

INDIANAPOLIS- Dr. Kristina Box has notified Governor Eric J. Holcomb that she will retire as state health commissioner of the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) effective May 31. Gov. Holcomb has appointed IDOH’s chief medical officer, Dr. Lindsay Weaver, as…

May 12, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Team USA Olympian Drew Kibler named Grand Marshal of 2023 GMR Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS– Team USA Olympic swimmer and Indiana native Drew Kibler will serve as grand marshal of the 2023 GMR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 13 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kibler, born in Indianapolis and raised in Carmel, will give the…

May 12, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Attorney General warns Hoosiers of Indy 500 ticket scams

Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of crafty scammers before heading to the greatest spectacle in racing – the Indy 500. Large sporting events often attract con artists who can trick even the most experienced fans. “As Indiana prepares for…

May 12, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General warns churches and other nonprofit organizations to beware cyberattacks

Attorney General Todd Rokita today warned Hoosiers to be alert to the possible rising incidence of cyberattacks on churches and other nonprofit organizations. “Hackers regularly carry out attacks on companies and governmental offices,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Now, though, we’re…

May 12, 2023

Community, Press Release

Parks Survey results are posted at logansportparks.com

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department would like to notify the public that the results of the recent survey are now posted to the “Master Plan” page at logansportparks.com . Those that are interested will find an executive summary, charts…

May 12, 2023

Community, Press Release

Logansport Parks and Recreation Department holds its regular monthly meeting for May 2023

During the regular meeting of the Logansport Parks & Recreation Board on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the Parks Board took the following actions: The Logansport Parks & Recreation Board meets regularly the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.…

May 12, 2023

Community, Education, Press Release

2023 Commencement celebrates graduate achievements at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Under perfect sunny blue skies, Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2023 at its 54th Commencement on May 10. More than 400 graduates processed from the Main Building through the Quad, where faculty…

May 12, 2023

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area celebrates Class of 2023 with four ceremonies

More than 1,350 degrees and certificates earned by 1,000 graduates KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area – which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Logansport, and Peru – celebrated the Class of 2023 with four…

May 12, 2023

Community, Press Release

Two vehicle crash injures four and closes roadway

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at approximately 8:21 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received numerous calls of a two-vehicle crash at County Road 400 South and State Road 29. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the…

May 11, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor announces fourth round of Next Level Trails

ELKHART, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced details for the fourth round of the Next Level Trails (NLT) grant program, which will dedicate an additional $30 million to connect communities through more hiking, biking, and riding trails across…

May 11, 2023

Community, Press Release, Sports

Logansport High School announces move to Hoosier Conference

Logansport High School has announced that it will leave the North Central Conference (NCC) and join the Hoosier Conference after a vote today by the Hoosier Conference. After careful consideration and discussions with coaches and school community members, school officials…

May 11, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Public Alert: Attorney General Todd Rokita asks Hoosiers to report signs of human trafficking

Attorney General Todd Rokita today asked Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. Unfortunately, large events bringing throngs of spectators are known to create increased demand…

May 11, 2023

Community

Live entertainment and events in Logansport, Indiana and nearby for May 10-14, 2023

Thanks to Mike Almon for compiling and sharing this list of live entertainment in Logansport and nearby for May 10-14, 2023: UPDATED – MAY 10 at 6 a.m. LOGANSPORTWED – 10thBonus Pints – Trivia – 6pNeighborhood Bar – Western Wednesday/Line…

May 10, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Epic Month of May at IMS set for green flag

Racing Capital of the World Ready To Welcome Fans from Across the Globe INDIANAPOLIS – It’s May in Indianapolis, and that means it’s time to start preparing for your trip to racing’s most-famed venue: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gates will be…

May 9, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Academic achievement noted by honor societies at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 60 Indiana University Kokomo students and faculty were recognized for academic achievement in fields ranging from Spanish to business, and from radiologic and imaging science to psychology, with selection for national honor societies. Six students…

May 9, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Hooding ceremony celebrates Indiana University Kokomo graduate students

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the hard work and dedication of its graduate students, honoring them at the annual master’s hooding ceremony Friday (May 5). Forty-seven students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Management…

May 9, 2023