INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 189 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $115 million in state-matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community…
A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would comprehensively address school bus safety issues in Indiana recently passed the House of Representatives unanimously. Senate Bill 2 would: Increase the penalties for drivers who violate school bus stop…
The Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary is pleased to announce their Executive Officers for 2019. They are as follows: President –Patty Carter Vice-President –Deb Musall Secretary –Cheryl Smith Treasurer –Herb Detrick Past President/Advisor –Bonnie Bowyer Member at-Large –Rob Adair Member…
The Mary Dykeman Guild of Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce their Board Members for 2019. They are as follows: President – Bette Smith Vice-President – Barb Hanlon Secretary – Peggy King Treasurer – Barb Goyer Past President/Advisor –…
Logansport Parks & Recreation Department is inviting the public to attend a workshop that will focus on the next phase of development for Huston Park. It will take place on Wednesday, April 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Penman Building…
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 65 Indiana companies and organizations on March 21 during an event at the Indiana Statehouse, presenting each with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and…
STATEHOUSE – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Golden Hoosier award. “Every year, it amazes me how many…
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Residents in rural Indiana communities are being encouraged to share their perspectives on opioids and substance use disorder through an Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium survey created by an Indiana University faculty member. The data collected from…
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has launched a new free smoke alarm program for Hoosiers with a goal of installing 10,000 smoke alarms in homes in two years. The Get Alarmed program (GetAlarmed.in.gov)—managed by the Indiana Fire Marshal…
KOKOMO – Registration for summer courses and the two fall terms is open at Ivy Tech Community College and the admissions offices at Kokomo and Logansport campuses are ready Mondays through Fridays to help prospective students get ready to start…
KOKOMO, Ind. – Low income families in north central Indiana benefit when Indiana University Kokomo students learn about tax preparation. Students in Olga Korne’s spring semester advanced income taxation class earned Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) certification, and are required…
Construction and subcontracting firms from Logansport and surrounding Cass County are asked to contact the developer for a city initiative. In an effort to magnify the local impact of the ReVere Homes project, the City of Logansport is asking local…
On the football field, one former local player was known for his booming kicks. Now, he’ll be getting his kicks – literally and figuratively – playing professional soccer. Mario Perez, who signed earlier this month to play for the Indy…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Area college students, alumni, and community members are invited to attend the spring Kokomo Area Job Fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. The fair provides…
Mayor Dave Kitchell has made his first two appointments of the year. Amber Garrison, a Logansport attorney who was appointed to fill out the term on the Logansport Housing Authority, has been appointed to a full term on the board.…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Before they became parents, José and Maria Aguilar made a hard choice. They left behind their family and farm in Mexico, willing to start over to give their future children a better life in the United States.…
INDIANAPOLIS—For the second year in a row, the Indiana Tobacco Quitline is offering tobacco users free medication to help them quit tobacco use. The nicotine replacement therapy promotion is available now and ends when supplies run out. In the last…
STATEHOUSE – The House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee voted in support of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) to increase the police officers and firefighters pension benefits from the 1977 Fund. The 1977 Fund was established for…
UPDATE: Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be returned to full-staff at sunset on Tuesday, March 19, after lowering them last week to honor former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh. ORIGINAL POST: INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric…
An independent organization that examines crime rates throughout the nation has again accorded Logansport with one of its highest recognitions. (See the rankings here.) Safewise rated Logansport Indiana’s 12th safest city. Its violent crime rate of 1.36 per 1,000 residents…
