Category Press Release

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head steps down

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Republican State Committee INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Republican Party Chairman Randy Head has announced his resignation, effective immediately. Chairman Head informed members of the Indiana Republican State Committee of his decision over the weekend, citing…

December 2, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

INDOT prepares for winter weather with district training exercise, urges motorists to travel safely

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is continuing to prepare for the winter season with a training exercise in its Northwest District on Monday, Dec. 2. Starting Monday morning, motorists can…

December 1, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

NIPSCO Grant to provide Firefighter Survival and Rescue Training

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Emergency Management Agency LOGANSPORT, IN – Cass County Emergency Management Agency is excited to be the recipient of a $5,000.00 NIPSCO Public Safety Education and Training Grant. This marks the third consecutive year of…

November 25, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo Circle of Ivy awards more than $21,000 to support students

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area Women’s philanthropy group works to lower barriers to higher ed for Hoosier students KOKOMO, Ind. – Circle of Ivy, the women’s philanthropy circle of the Ivy Tech Foundation, has…

November 21, 2024

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General sends civil investigative demand to Tyson Foods in Logansport

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita Amid reported concerns about a largescale influx of illegal aliens and “legal migrants” into local communities, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced on Nov. 20, 2024 that his office has…

November 21, 2024

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Indiana General Assembly kicks off 2025 session

SOURCE: News release from Office of State Senator Stacey Donato State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 124th Indiana General Assembly. Organization…

November 21, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Police ramping up patrols during Thanksgiving 2024 travel period

Peru, IN — While people get their Thanksgiving travel plans ready, the Indiana State Police is getting ready to increase patrol visibility as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign. The campaign, which starts November 16, focuses on impaired…

November 15, 2024

Health, Press Release

4C Health announces the opening of Community Corner: A new youth center in Cass County

4C Health is thrilled to announce the opening of Community Corner, a dedicated youth center in Cass County offering a safe, recovery-oriented, and substance-free space. Made possible through a Rural Health Grant awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration…

November 14, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech to offer English as a Second Language in Logansport beginning in 2025

Students can Increase their English Language proficiency through eight-week course LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering an eight-week instructor-led training course designed to increase the English language proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The…

November 12, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Missing male located

The Silver Alert issued Nov. 11, 2024 was cancelled at 4:49 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2024. The following press release was issued by Logansport Police Department at 5:16 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2024: The Silver Alert issued for a missing…

November 12, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Indiana State Police investigate pedestrian struck by vehicle in Peru

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Police Peru, IN – On November 8, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m., Troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru District and Deputies from the Miami County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a…

November 10, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Cass County area responders complete pyrotechnician training

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Emergency Management Agency LOGANSPORT, IN – Every year fireworks are featured in area celebrations and events. Some are large professional displays put on by large companies, others are small store bought or homemade for…

November 10, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

Communities in Senate District 18 receive nearly $2.9 million in road-funding grants

SOURCE: News release from Office of State Senator Stacey Donato Communities in Senate District 18 will receive nearly $2.9 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). The…

November 10, 2024

Community, Government, Press Release, State

Amid health and safety concerns, Indiana Attorney General investigates potential labor trafficking networks in local communities

AG Rokita sends civil investigative demands (CIDs) to officials, employers and non-profits in Evansville, Logansport and Seymour SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita As residents and elected officeholders continue reporting concerns about the largescale influx…

November 10, 2024

Community, Press Release

World Diabetes Day events to promote Diabetes Awareness 2024

On Saturday, November 9th there will be two free events for World Diabetes Day to promote diabetes awareness. A Walk with HOPE will be held at Riverside Park promptly at 2:45 p.m. walking one lap around the park ending up…

November 8, 2024

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

Logansport Fire Department shares reminder about city’s burn ordinance

Now that the burn ban has been lifted, the Logansport Fire Department would like to remind the citizens of Logansport what the City’s burn ordinance states. “Unless otherwise allowed, the burning of trash, garbage, refuse, or waste material within the…

November 6, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024- Indiana Secretary of State reminds eligible Hoosiers to get out and vote

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding eligible Hoosiers to make a plan to cast their vote in tomorrow’s General Election. As Election Day is hours away, Secretary Morales emphasizes the importance of citizens fulfilling their civic duty, underscoring…

November 4, 2024

Community, Press Release

BMV extends hours for Election Day 2024

All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branches will extend hours of operation on Monday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 5 for the primary election. Branches will be open Monday, Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday,…

November 2, 2024

Community, Press Release

Logansport mayor announces arrival of professional basketball team

On October 29, 2024, Mayor Chris Martin held a press conference at the Logansport City Building for the following announcement: Today is a significant day for our city, a day that marks the dawn of a new era in sports…

October 30, 2024

Community, Press Release

Logansport Savings Bank puts out call for memorabilia, preparing to celebrate100th anniversary

Logansport Savings Bank is asking members of the public to share any memorabilia related to the bank and its history of serving Logansport and Cass County over the last 100 years. Memorabilia shared or received may be used for marketing…

October 30, 2024