Category Press Release

Community, Press Release

HALLOWEEN: Red Cross offers safety tips as pandemic continues

INDIANAPOLIS – Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween, however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers these tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones…

October 29, 2021

Press Release

Over 96% of Tyson Foods’ active workforce is vaccinated

Springdale, Ark. – Tyson Foods announced today that it has achieved nearly full vaccination of its active workforce. President and CEO Donnie King released the news in a note to team members. The full note is below. Throughout the pandemic,…

October 26, 2021

Community, Press Release

Milling and paving of George Street set for Oct. 26-27, 2021

Beginning on October 26, 2021, milling will be occurring on George Street from 11th to 22nd Streets. On October 27, 2021 paving is scheduled to begin in this location. There will be no parking on George Street beginning on Oct.…

October 25, 2021

Press Release

Indiana to begin offering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots for eligible populations following CDC, FDA authorization

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced on Oct. 22, 2021 that it will begin offering booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine to eligible Hoosiers following federal authorization of the additional dose. Booster doses of the…

October 23, 2021

Press Release

Tips to keep pets safe this Halloween

INDIANAPOLIS —Keep pet safety in mind when planning Halloween festivities. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health encourages pet owners to follow a few steps to ensure dogs and cats stay safe this Halloween. To make Halloween safer for your…

October 21, 2021

Health, Press Release

Governor’s Public Health Commission discusses public health workforce

INDIANAPOLIS — The Governor’s Public Health Commission met today at the Indiana State Library to discuss public health workforce issues. Co-chair Judy Monroe, M.D., FAAFP, opened the meeting and noted that the topic of workforce is timely given the current struggles…

October 21, 2021

Press Release, State

Hoosiers invited to continue donating items to Afghan evacuees

As cold weather approaches, Hoosiers are asked to consider donating needed clothing and infant supplies to help Afghan evacuees temporarily housed at Camp Atterbury in Johnson County. Donation sites have been established across the state, but Hoosiers are encouraged to…

October 21, 2021

Elections, Press Release

Cass County Superior Court Judge Jim Muehlhausen announces candidacy for re-election

I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as the Judge of the Cass County Superior Court. It has been a privilege to serve the people of Cass County and it would be an honor to continue as Judge. It was…

October 21, 2021

Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial urologist now offering HIFU treatment for localized prostate cancer

Dr. Stephen Beck is now offering high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of organ-confined prostate cancer. HIFU, or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, is a minimally-invasive, outpatient treatment for organ-confined prostate cancer. The procedure uses high-power, highly focused ultrasound…

October 19, 2021

Press Release

Indiana State Police to participate in DEA Drug Take Back Initiative on Oct. 23, 2021

Peru – Saturday, Oct, 23, 2021, the Indiana State Police will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the 21st nationwide “Prescription Drug Take-Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through the proper…

October 19, 2021

Press Release, State

Flags at half-staff until sunset on Oct. 22, 2021 to honor life and legacy of General Colin Powell

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of General Colin Powell. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Oct. 22, 2021. SOURCE: News release…

October 18, 2021

Events, Press Release

Logansport’s first Day of the Dead celebration to be held Oct. 22, 2021

The Logansport Cultural Diversity Committee is excited to announce “Day of the Dead” which will be held at the State Theatre, in Logansport, Friday October 22, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The evening will…

October 17, 2021

Press Release

Cass County Prosecutor Noah Schafer announces reelection campaign

LOGANSPORT – Cass County Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced Thursday, Oct. 14 that he will be seeking another term in office in 2022. Schafer grew up in Lafayette, the oldest of six children and a product of a Catholic blue-collar family.…

October 17, 2021

Health, Press Release

Indiana reports first influenza-related death of 2021-22 flu season

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to get immunized against influenza after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2021-22 flu season. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws. Each year, hundreds of…

October 15, 2021

Press Release

Need help navigating your options during the Medicare annual enrollment period?

Indianapolis – The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is facilitated by the Indiana Department of Insurance and Administration for Community Living. SHIP is part of a federal…

October 15, 2021

Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets ‘Tuesday @ the Tech’ for high school students on Oct. 19, 2021

KOKOMO, Ind. – High school students, and their parents or guardians, are invited to “Tuesday @ the Tech” on Oct. 19 to tour the new campus of Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo and learn about the options it offers for…

October 15, 2021

Community, Press Release

Extending the Panhandle Pathway

As winter approaches we hope that you were able to get out and enjoy the Panhandle Pathway this summer. The Friends of the Panhandle Pathway (a non-profit volunteer organization) has exciting news about the future of the trail. We are…

October 13, 2021

Community, Press Release

“A Hero’s Welcome” honors service members returning to Cass County, Indiana

In September, Cass County turned out in spectacular fashion to show community support for Corporal Sanchez’s family but he didn’t get to see it. A group of folks waiting along US 35 to welcome him home talked about how we…

October 13, 2021

Education, Press Release

IU Kokomo senior featured in New York Fashion Week exhibit

KOKOMO, Ind. – A class trip to New York City inspired Adrian Gazcon to dream big about his artistic career. “I told myself that one day, I would come back to New York to have an exhibit or something with art,”…

October 11, 2021

Press Release

Red Cross enters third week of emergency blood shortage

FORT WAYNE, Ind. –The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage that has caused the blood supply to drop to the lowest post-summer level in at least six years. With less than a day’s supply of certain…

October 11, 2021