Category Press Release

Community, Press Release

Governor proclaims Feb. 11, 2023 as Indiana 211 Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, “Indiana 211 Day,” as Indiana joins states and cities across the country raising awareness about 211: an important, free resource, available to all Hoosiers. In 2022, Indiana 211…

February 7, 2023

Community, Events, Press Release

Two local pageants coming to Logansport on Feb. 11, 2023

Miss Hoosier Heartland and Miss Tippecanoe, two preliminary competitions that send titleholders to Miss Indiana, will take place at the McHale Performing Arts Center in Logansport, IN on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The event is open to the public and…

February 6, 2023

Press Release, State

Indiana governor announces appointments to various state boards and commissions

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards & Education The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until October 31, 2024: Board…

February 5, 2023

Education, Press Release

Indiana Department of Education encourages participation in 2023 Summer Meals Program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) encourages schools and qualified community organizations to participate in the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP reimburses local sponsors that serve healthy free meals and snacks to children 18 years old…

February 3, 2023

Community, Press Release

North Central Regional Planning Council announces READI Projects

On January 26, 2023, North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council (NCIRPC) and Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced the first round of Rural Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) projects to move forward. Today at Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Campus, NCIRPC,…

February 3, 2023

Community, Press Release

For the seventh consecutive year, Tyson Foods tops FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies List for food production

Springdale, Ark. — Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) ranks No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in the Food Production category for the seventh consecutive year. The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, asks top executives,…

February 3, 2023

Press Release

Reported scam in the Indiana State Police Peru District

Peru – Detectives working from the Indiana State Police Peru District have recently received complaints about a potential scam targeting local restaurants. The restaurant receives a phone call. The caller tells the answering employee they are from a local law enforcement…

February 2, 2023

Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport Speech Team places 7th at 2023 Penn Invitational

The Logansport High School Berries placed 7th out of 21 teams at the Penn Invitational Speech Tournament. Individual honors went to Celeste Gomez, 5th in Info & Declamation; Luna Tafolla, 3rd in Programmed Oral Interp & Info; Halle VanCuren, 2nd…

January 31, 2023

Community, Press Release

Tyson Foods announces new team member benefits

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Tyson Foods announced today new changes and investments aimed at further intensifying U.S. team members relationships and enhancing workplace culture. Specifically, we are making changes to U.S. based policies and practices related to healthcare and overall wellness. The company’s…

January 31, 2023

Community, Press Release

Tyson Foods surpasses 18 million lbs. of protein donated in U.S. – including support to Logansport community

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Delivering on its commitment to address food insecurity, Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) announced today it donated more than 18 million pounds of protein – the equivalent of approximately 72 million servings of protein – to food banks, pantries and…

January 27, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

READI accelerates quality of place investments in north central Indiana

Sec. Chambers joins region to commemorate READI progress, nearly $100 million invested in quality of life, talent retention and attraction KOKOMO, Ind. (Jan. 26, 2023) – Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers joined local officials and regional leaders today in Kokomo as…

January 26, 2023

Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech ‘Tuesday@TheTech’ to focus on Nursing program Jan. 31, 2023

KOKOMO, Ind. – For those cut out for it and willing to work hard, the field of nursing is wide open across Indiana and across the country and the highly selective Nursing program at Ivy Tech Community College is a…

January 23, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School Honor Roll for 2nd quarter of 2022-2023 school year

Congratulations to the Logansport High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2022-2023 school year: Logansport High School 2nd Quarter Grading Period – Honor Roll 4.0 + 9th Grade Kamyah Adams, Grady Alexander, Brooklynn…

January 23, 2023

Health, Press Release

Temporary closure in Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Medical Office Building East Lab on January 25, 2023

There will be a temporary closure of the Medical Office Building East Lab on Wednesday, January 25, due to the water supply being shut off, to replace the water meter for MOB East. Logansport Utilities will begin working at 6:00…

January 23, 2023

Community, Press Release, State

Flags at half-staff through Thursday, January 26, 2023 in honor and remembrance of victims from Monterey Park, California

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Monterey Park, California. Flags should be flown at half-staff at the Indiana Statehouse until sunset…

January 23, 2023

Press Release, State

Indiana’s individual income tax filing opens Jan. 23, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will start accepting filings for the 2023 individual income tax season on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in concert with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Customers will have until Tuesday, April 18,…

January 23, 2023

Community, Press Release

The Fudge Shoppee’ opens in downtown Logansport

The Fudge Shoppee’ is located at 526 E. Broadway next to the Keystone Building. They will be opening Monday January 23, 2023. Business partners Patrick Kleckner and Joe Popejoy bought the building in April of 2021 and just completed phase…

January 23, 2023

Community, Press Release

City of Logansport’s charitable roadblock applications due by March 3, 2023

**2023 CHARITABLE ROADBLOCK ANNOUNCEMENT** The City of Logansport is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations for 2023 charitable roadblocks. Applications can be downloaded from the City Website here. Applications may also be picked up in the Mayor’s office or by…

January 23, 2023

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Logansport High School Speech Team places 5th at Noblesville

The Logansport High School Speech Team placed 5th out of 20 teams at the Noblesville Meet on January 21, 2023. Individual honors to: Carissa Dawson-4th in Poetry Brooklyn Harris- 2nd in Poetry Halle VanCuren- 5th in Radio & 2nd in…

January 23, 2023

Community, Press Release

Cass County EMA receives FEMA grant

LOGANSPORT, IN – Cass County Emergency Management Agency has been awarded a federal grant in the amount of $20,304.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These funds are from the Building Resilient Communities and Infrastructure program, and will support…

January 22, 2023