Category Press Release

Community, Press Release

Update from Galveston Volunteer Fire Department on Sept. 23, 2023 fire

At approximately 8:13 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, Galveston Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a barn fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a 15,000 square foot commercial building (Maple Grove Distributing) with heavy smoke and flames visible. Our initial…

September 24, 2023

Community, Education, Press Release

Cass County lawmakers: New career scholarships can open doors for Hoosier high school students

Deadline to apply for $5,000 scholarship is Oct. 1, 2023 STATEHOUSE – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the…

September 22, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund to close application portal Oct. 20, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced the state’s mortgage assistance program, the Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund (IHAF) will close the application portal on Oct. 20, 2023. IHAF was created with…

September 21, 2023

Community, Press Release

Petrie Endowment gives back to Dykeman Clubhouse Project

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department/Foundation is very pleased to announce an additional significant private gift to the Clubhouse Project for the Dykeman Park Municipal Golf Course. The Petrie Endowment – funded by Mike Petrie and his wife, Jody (Jones)…

September 21, 2023

Press Release, State

IEDC releases initial results from water study

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) today shared initial findings of an ongoing central Indiana water study conducted by Austin, Texas-based environmental and water resource consulting firm INTERA. The study will be complete by the end of the year.…

September 21, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA launch updated dashboard to assist communities with housing inventory

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced the launch of the Indiana Housing Dashboard 2.0, a database that includes a statewide inventory of housing in Indiana. The first version of the Dashboard was released by IHCDA…

September 20, 2023

Community, Police/Fire, Press Release

New Cass County Deputy takes oath

Cass County Clerk Destry Richey gave the oath of office to a new deputy, Adam Morrow, of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, on Sept. 18, 2023. Deputy Adam Morrow is a 1997 graduate of Caston High School and resides in…

September 19, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Department of Agriculture shares tips to stay safe around farm equipment on roads during fall harvest

INDIANAPOLIS — Harvest season is officially underway for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert and…

September 19, 2023

Community, Elections, Press Release, State

Indiana Secretary of State recognizes National Voter Registration Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Today is National Voter Registration Day! Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) are reminding citizens to register to vote. Since taking office, increasing voter turnout has been a top…

September 19, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

INDOT to host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated individuals who want to help serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. INDOT will host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events on Tuesday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (local time)…

September 16, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17-23, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS — Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children across the U.S. According to national data, an average of two kids under 13 were killed every day in collisions…

September 16, 2023

Community, Press Release

ROAD CLOSURE: Cass County Roads 300S and 400W from 325S to 375W week of Sept. 18, 2023

A road closure for utility line installation in Clinton Township will begin on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 and last approximately 4 days. For this work, County Roads 300S and 400W will be closed from 325S to 375W (see attached map).…

September 14, 2023

Community, Press Release

Indiana Department of Education presents update on efforts to rethink high school

INDIANAPOLIS –Today, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provided an update to the Indiana State Board of Education on the state’s ongoing work to rethink the high school experience. This included the anticipated timeline and process for how the state…

September 13, 2023

Community, Press Release

Red Cross facing a national blood shortage

The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained…

September 13, 2023

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 Public Safety Education and Training Grant to help area first responders be better prepared for Lithium Ion Battery Emergencies. This funding provided…

September 12, 2023

Community, Press Release

Response agencies respond to gas leak at Michigan Avenue and Chase Road in Logansport

On September 11, 2023, after 3 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Chase Road for a report of a gas leak. Initial investigation indicated Air Networks, LLC was excavating to install conduit and struck…

September 12, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Cass County legislators seek Statehouse interns for 2024 session

STATEHOUSE – State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session. According to Manning House interns will be paid $900 bi-weekly as they work in downtown…

September 11, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Put and Take pheasant hunt registration opens Sept. 13, 2023

Registrations for Put and Take pheasant hunts open Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 a.m. ET and will continue to the end of the hunt period or until hunts are sold out. The hunts take place from Nov. 18–26. Hunters can…

September 11, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo congratulates August 2023 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — One hundred eighteen Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in August 2023. The graduates include residents of 25 Indiana counties, five states, and Nigeria. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Anderson Jennifer Lynn Morris,…

September 11, 2023

Community, Press Release, Road Closures, State

U.S. 35 to close between Winamac and Royal Center on or after Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 through late September

PULASKI COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction Co will close U.S. 35 between C.R. E 900 S and C.R. S 400 E on or after Wednesday, September 13. U.S. 35 will be closed for a…

September 11, 2023