Category Press Release

Community, Press Release, State

Cass County Prosecutor’s Office awarded grant to combat violence against women

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded nearly $3 million to 51 public and nonprofit organizations through the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. “STOP” stands for services, training, officers and prosecutors. The program is designed to…

October 23, 2022

Community, COVID-19, Health, Press Release

UPDATE: Masks required at Logansport Memorial Hospital effective Friday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. – Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 at 9 a.m.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidance for healthcare facilities across the country about masking requirements for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Logansport Memorial has consistently followed the CDC’s guidance and…

October 21, 2022

Holidays, Press Release

Letters for 2022 USPS Operation Santa now accepted

The U.S. Postal Service is already accepting letters for the 110-year-old USPS Operation Santa program. The holiday season is here! “USPS Operation Santa allows generous customers to grant the holiday wishes of children and families in need. The program is…

October 18, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA announce grant for healthy homes

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announce a grant to increase the Healthy Homes Resource Program through IHCDA. “We are thrilled to have received this grant to better serve Hoosiers…

October 17, 2022

Community, Press Release

Park restrooms, drinking fountains, and court lights to close as cold weather approaches

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department would like to remind the public that as cold weather approaches, it will be necessary to shut down restrooms and drinking fountains in the city parks. Staff will begin shutting down ALL drinking fountains…

October 16, 2022

Press Release

Health officials announce first flu death of 2022-2023 season, urge Hoosiers to get vaccinated

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana health officials are encouraging Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws. Each year, hundreds of…

October 16, 2022

Community, Press Release

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Logansport Police Station

The City of Logansport and Steinberger Construction held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 14, 2022 for the new Logansport Police Station. The project will renovate the former Logansport Juvenile Correctional facility located at 729 High St for $5.84 million and…

October 16, 2022

Press Release

Social Security announces 8.7 percent benefit increase for 2023

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced on Oct. 13. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month…

October 16, 2022

Health, Press Release

Medicare Open Enrollment begins Saturday, October 15 and will remain open through December 7, 2022

Medicare Open Enrollment begins Saturday, October 15 and will remain open through December 7, 2022. Medicare’s Open Enrollment period gives people with Medicare the opportunity to make changes to their health plan or prescription drug plan, pick a Medicare Advantage…

October 16, 2022

Community, Events, Press Release

Logansport Parks offering 3 free Park in a Box programs during Fall Break 2022

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that they will host three (3) free Park in a Box programs during Fall Break. Park in a Box is a free program that partners with folks in the community to bring…

October 16, 2022

Community, Press Release

Cass County EMA receives state HAZMAT grant

LOGANSPORT, IN – The Cass County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has been selected as the recipient of an Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant in the amount of $5,620.00. Funding provided to Cass County…

October 14, 2022

Police/Fire, Press Release

Update from Logansport Police Department on Oct. 13, 2022 incident

On October 13, 2022 at approximately 4:50 p.m., Logansport units were dispatched to the area of the 500 block of Dizardie Street in Logansport. Upon arrival, officers located the body of a deceased male in the river, east of that…

October 14, 2022

Community, COVID-19, Health, Press Release

Changes to mask policy at Logansport Memorial Hospital

October 14, 2022

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities: “State’s unfunded, mandated water/stormwater/sewer projects heighten need for water rates increase”

Upcoming projects required by the state have led the City of Logansport, its city council, and Logansport Utilities to consider future rate increases for water, wastewater, and stormwater. On September 27, 2022, the Logansport Utilities’ service board approved rate change…

October 12, 2022

Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Community College Selects Ethan Heicher as Chancellor of Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, IN – Ivy Tech Community College has selected Ethan Heicher as the next Chancellor for its Kokomo campus. Heicher, who has served as Ivy Tech Kokomo’s Interim Chancellor since January, was previously the campus’s Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.…

October 10, 2022

Press Release

Paving work scheduled for CR 300 N on Oct. 12-13, 2022

Paving work is scheduled, weather permitting, this Wednesday and Thursday on County Road 300 North between State Road 25 and County Road 275E. Access will be maintained for residents of that stretch with delays as short as possible. The work…

October 10, 2022

Press Release

Logansport Street Department announces loose leaf pick-up guidelines for 2022

UPDATE: The Logansport Street Department will be wrapping up loose leaf pick-up the week of November 28. Read more here. ORIGINAL POST: The Street Department plans to begin loose leaf pick-up the first week of November. The Street Department is…

October 10, 2022

Press Release

Flags at half-staff on Oct. 9, 2022 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at halt-staff in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The flag should be flown at half-staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022…

October 9, 2022

Health, Press Release

State officials urge precautions against mosquitoes due to detection of rare virus

INDIANAPOLIS — State public health and animal health officials are urging northern Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to monitor their horses for illness in response to the detection of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus activity in multiple…

October 6, 2022

Press Release, State

Funding available to help Indiana households pay their energy and water/wastewater utility bills

Indianapolis – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) have opened applications for Indiana’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) and Water Assistance Program (WAP). These programs are designed to help households across the state pay their bills…

October 5, 2022