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Press Release

Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal’ star Stephanie Beatriz named Indy 500 Grand Marshal

INDIANAPOLIS – Stephanie Beatriz, acclaimed actress and star of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal,” will serve as grand marshal of the 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As grand marshal, Beatriz will give the…

May 18, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

U.S. 24 to have alternating lane closures near Logansport beginning on or after May 23, 2023

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E & B Paving LLC will conduct bridge work resulting in alternating lane closures in both directions on U.S. 24 beginning on or after Tuesday, May 23. U.S. 24 will have…

May 18, 2023

Community, Press Release

Logansport Parks Board closes Spencer Park’s lower shelter for public use

The Logansport Parks Board met for a special session on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to discuss the condition and consequent actions to be taken at the lower shelter of Spencer Park. During that meeting, the report provided by KJG Architecture…

May 17, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Hoosier voters receiving postcards as part of routine mailing list update

INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosier voters will be receiving postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s Election Division. The mailings are part of a statewide voter list maintenance. The goal is to identify outdated, duplicate, and inaccurate voter registrations to…

May 16, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo recognizes outstanding students at 2023 commencement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo honored students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremonies May 12. Jared Boone of Wabash, who earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Advanced Automation and…

May 16, 2023

Community, Press Release

Ribbon cutting held for Fairview Park Playground

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department and the Logansport Community School Corporation, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the new playground at Fairview Park. For those that have not visited the “Smiles For All” Playground at Fairview…

May 16, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School announces 2023 Hall of Distinction Inductee

Logansport High School proudly announces 1982 graduate Dr. Scott Phillips as their newest inductee into the Hall of Distinction. Dr. Phillips is a highly accomplished physician with the Ascension Medical Group, a former United States Air Force flight surgeon, and…

May 16, 2023

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

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

Press Release, State

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch accepting applications for 2023 Golden Hoosier Award through July 9, 2023

STATEHOUSE – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, announced today that nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Golden Hoosier Award. This is the 16th year for the program.…

May 12, 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

Press Release, State

Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Lilly King to ride in Fastest Seat in Sports for 2023 GMR Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosier Olympian Lilly King will ride in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the GMR Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 13, leading the full field of drivers to the green flag of the NTT…

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

Press Release

Radio broadcaster sets example with return to college

KOKOMO, Ind. — No matter how long it takes, Jake Query finishes what he starts. On Wednesday, he walked across the Commencement stage at Indiana University Kokomo, celebrating the completion of a bachelor’s degree he began in 1991. “It was…

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