Category Press Release

Health, Press Release

Cass County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition joins National Prevention Week celebrations across the country

Logansport, IN — The Cass County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (CCSAPC) will join communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week (NPW) 2022 to increase public awareness of, and action…

May 9, 2022

Health, Press Release

Hoosiers encouraged to protect themselves against tick bites

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites during and after spending time outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. “We are all ready to enjoy the outdoors again after being inside over much of the…

May 8, 2022

Events, Press Release

Open house for jail addition to be held May 4, 2022

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an open house for the new jail addition. This event will be May 4, 2022 from 5-7:30 p.m. Sheriff Ed Schroder stated, “This event will allow the citizens to see the new…

May 4, 2022

Press Release

Food Bank rallies community ahead of annual summer volunteer “slump”

Lafayette, IN – Summer means vacation and fun for many, but the demand for services at Food Finders Food Bank does not go away. With many of Food Finders Food Bank’s volunteers traveling and Purdue University out for the summer, the…

April 30, 2022

Press Release, State

Celebrate Visit Indiana Week 2022 with the Indiana State Nature and Culinary Trails Passports

INDIANAPOLIS – Visit Indiana Week is May 1-7, in conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week. This week aims to educate the public about the importance and impact of travel and tourism. The Office of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development…

April 30, 2022

Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets next “Tuesday@theTech” for May 3, 2022

KOKOMO, Ind. – Anyone considering the next step in their education or career is invited to Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo May 3 for its next “Tuesday@theTech” information session. The event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. and will…

April 29, 2022

Community, Press Release

Area responders train for chemical emergencies

Over the past month area responders have gathered multiple evenings each week, and on weekends, to be better prepared for chemical emergencies. Over the last month the Cass County Emergency Management Agency conducted a HAZMAT Awareness and Operations Certification Program.…

April 29, 2022

Press Release

Walmart and Sam’s Club continue commitment to addressing food insecurity in North Central Indiana through Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

Lafayette, IN – Now in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, families and charitable food systems in North Central Indiana continue to feel the economic impact, while also navigating the added effects of inflation and supply chain disruptions. With one…

April 29, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana Connectivity Program funding to expand broadband access to more than 250 locations, including 14 in Cass County

STATEHOUSE – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the Indiana Connectivity Program awarded $654,678 to expand broadband access to 253 addresses across 40 Indiana counties. The program is a new resource designed…

April 29, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana shows strong conservation and water quality improvement trends for 2021

INDIANA – The Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP) announced its 2021 soil health and water quality accomplishments. The ICP works with Hoosier landowners to provide technical or financial assistance for the implementation of conservation projects. In 2021, landowners supported by the ICP…

April 29, 2022

Press Release

Mayor’s remarks on parks vandalism

Mayor Chris Martin released an address speaking directly to the community about the recent act of vandalism and destruction of the restrooms at Riverside Park here in Logansport. Standing on each side are Logansport Recreation Director Kara Yax and Logansport…

April 27, 2022

Press Release

Indiana State Police will participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30, 2022

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Indiana State Police will be participating in a nationwide initiative headed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on the 22nd “Prescription Drug Take Back Day.” The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent increased pill…

April 26, 2022

Press Release

Enjoy free admission and fishing from DNR on Sunday, May 1, 2022

A free day of outdoor recreation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is coming your way on Sunday, May 1, kicking off Visit Indiana Week, a promotion of the Indiana Destinations Development Corporation that runs May 1-7. For starters,…

April 26, 2022

Press Release

Avian influenza found in raptors and water birds, not wild turkeys

Avian influenza has been confirmed in two wild raptor species in Indiana, according to the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW). Diagnostic testing on the raptors was done at Purdue’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, where the birds tested positive…

April 26, 2022

Community, Press Release

Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Teen Miss Cass County 2022

Attention young ladies ages 7-17! Come join us for the Little Miss, Junior Miss and Teen Miss Cass County pageants! This year we are partnering with The United Way and their Reading Railroad program to not only give young girls the…

April 25, 2022

Events, Press Release

LMH to host first annual Climb Out of the Darkness Event at Cass County Carousel on May 14, 2022

Logansport Memorial Hospital and its Family Center plans to hold a Climb Out of the Darkness event for new parents and families on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Cass County Carousel in Logansport,…

April 25, 2022

Press Release

Indiana State Fair unveils revved up theme for 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As the Indiana State Fair revs up for 2022, it will dedicate the theme for thisyear’s event to Celebrating Indiana’s Automotive Excellence, presented by Tom Wood Automotive Group. The 165th Indiana State Fair will take place Friday,…

April 25, 2022

Press Release

Tyson Foods launches free education program for all U.S. team members; 120,000 employees eligible for free education assistance

Springdale, Ark. – Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) today announced a milestone investment to provide free education for all U.S. team members. Beginning this summer, U.S. team members will have the ability to attain master’s, undergraduate and associate degrees, career certificates…

April 25, 2022

Press Release

Inland stream trout season opens Saturday, April 30, 2022

Nearly 22,000 trout are being stocked by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife in 16 different streams across Indiana for inland trout season, which starts at 6 a.m. local time on Saturday, April 30. The stocked trout come from…

April 25, 2022

Press Release

Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice: Giving blood or platelets is a simple act with a powerful impact

INDIANAPOLIS — The American Red Cross, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Suburban Propane have joined together to encourage communities to commit to a simple act with a powerful impact – giving blood or platelets for patients in…

April 25, 2022