Category Press Release

Community, Press Release

Sledding at Spencer Park

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that Spencer Park is ready for sledding when snow arrives. Sledding is one of the best activities in town when the heavy snows come and school’s out! Sliding down the hill in…

January 19, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

Manning authors bill to pump the breaks on J-turn intersection funding, protect local interests

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) during the 2024 legislative session is working to prohibit the Indiana Department of Transportation from funding additional J-turn intersections and to make sure local interests in road improvements are protected. Manning said he…

January 16, 2024

Community, Press Release

January 31, 2024 deadline to apply for Gov. Holcomb’s Fellowship Program approaching

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb urges interested Hoosiers to apply for the prestigious 2024-2025 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on…

January 16, 2024

Community, Press Release

IDEM, Partners for Clean Air accepting award nominations and scholarship applications through April 30, 2024

In addition, the organization has announced a new membership structure aimed at increasing local participation, particularly by individuals and smaller businesses and organizations. Award Nominations Due April 30. PCA will present awards in three categories: business, municipal and industrial. In…

January 16, 2024

Community, Press Release

Grub Grabber Inc. announces expansion to Logansport, Indiana

Grub Grabber Inc. an online restaurant marketplace and delivery service, is now offering a new online shopping and delivery service to customers from more than 15 local restaurants in Logansport, Indiana. Grub Grabbers’ new service now allows customers to conveniently…

January 15, 2024

Community, Press Release

Red Cross: Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood…

January 12, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech to offer Essential Skills for Managers class in Logansport on January 25, 2024

One-day course prepares leaders for supervisory positions in the workplace LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is offering a one-day instructor-led training course to prepare leaders for supervisory positions in the workplace. The course, Essential Skills for Managers, will…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release

Duke Energy Foundation gives $5000 to Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana

(Fort Wayne, IN) – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana recently received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) in Cass, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, Miami, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. The GSLE…

January 11, 2024

Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Statehouse Democrats team up to kick off joint, bicameral agenda for 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Jan. 11, House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) and Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) kicked off a joint Statehouse Democrat effort to deliver real results for the problems Hoosiers are facing. Statehouse Democrats’ five-point agenda…

January 11, 2024

Government, Press Release, State

House Speaker releases Indiana House Republicans’ 2024 legislative priorities

STATEHOUSE ― On January 8, House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) formally announced Indiana House Republicans’ top legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session. Huston said the 70-member caucus will focus on supporting Hoosier taxpayers and students through several key legislative…

January 11, 2024

Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Senate Republicans lay out 2024 agenda focused on reading skills, child care access, fiscal responsibility and more

STATEHOUSE – Indiana Senate Republicans today laid out a caucus agenda focused on improving Hoosier students’ reading skills, child care access, protecting patients, fiscal responsibility, government accountability and upgrading water lines to protect Hoosiers’ health. “We are entering a short…

January 11, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release, State

Secretary Jenner unanimously elected as State Board of Education Chair for fourth consecutive year

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) unanimously elected Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner to serve a fourth term as chair of the Board. “Coming into this role, Governor Holcomb encouraged me to listen first and…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release

Indiana Arts Commission accepting applications for Arts Project Support grant program through March 7, 2024

(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and its Regional Arts Partners announced today the opening of applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Arts Project Support grant program. Arts Project Support grants provide nonprofit organizations and public entities with funding to…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

IDEM accepting applications and nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence through March 1, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management today announced it is taking applications and nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks the 31th year the awards have been given to celebrate innovative projects with measurable environmental…

January 11, 2024

Community, Education, Police/Fire, Press Release

2024 Indiana Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest submissions accepted until Feb. 16, 2024

The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2024 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. This day…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release, State

Gov. Holcomb announces $250M Lilly Endowment grant to accelerate quality of place across Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced at tonight’s State of the State address that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $250 million grant to help bolster quality of place efforts throughout the state. The grant to the Indiana Economic…

January 11, 2024

Government, Press Release, State

Indiana Governor delivers 2024 State of the State address

INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered his eighth State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly. The governor renewed his promise to conclude his second term in office with vigor…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release

Tickets on sale for 2024 ‘Doing the Dream’ with Dr. Monique Couvson on sale until Jan. 20, 2024

KOKOMO, Ind. – Tickets for Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s 2024 “Doing the Dream” community banquet are now on sale. The banquet, featuring award-winning author and social justice scholar Dr. Monique Couvson, is set for Thursday, Jan. 25, in Hingst…

January 11, 2024

Community, Press Release

Cass County Multi Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to Hold public meeting January 17, 2024

LOGANSPORT, IN – On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 1 p.m. the Cass County Multi Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will hold a public meeting at Ivy Tech Community College, 1 Ivy Tech Way, Logansport. This meeting will include reviewing all…

January 11, 2024

Press Release

Winter driving tips from ISP Peru

(Peru, IN) – With colder temperatures and possible snow in the forecast, it won’t be long until winter driving conditions become the norm for many across the state, possibly even here in the Peru District. Unfortunately, many will only think…

January 11, 2024