Logansport Parks and Recreation Department

Logansport Parks and Recreation Department

  • Joined: February 15, 2015
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Sledding at Spencer Park

The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that as snow becomes part of the winter activities, sledding will be in full swing at Spencer Park. Sledding is one of the best activities in town when the heavy snows come…

Indiana DNR

Stay safe, always assume you are on ‘thin ice’

With the inevitable upcoming drop in temperatures across the state, Indiana Conservation Officers advise Hoosiers and visitors of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye for other…

Deanna Marie Helton

Deanna Marie Helton, 61, passed away early Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Logansport. After receiving a recent diagnosis of an aggressive form of lung cancer, her family had planned for a celebration of life gathering…

David E. Looker

David E. Looker, 72 of Royal Center, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Franciscan Health Center, Lafayette. Born January 22, 1950, in Logansport, he was the son of the late D.A. Looker and Lula Frances (Cotner) Looker. Following his…

Peggy J. Garner

Peggy Joyce Garner, age 88, Logansport, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, December 19, 2022. Born Saturday, February 10, 1934, in Fort Still, OK, she was the daughter of Bernard Charles and Marie Chism McAuliff and granddaughter of…

Jerry L. Maughmer

Jerry L. Maughmer, 69, Logansport, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2022. Born in Logansport on July 5, 1953, he was the son of B. Dean and Virginia (Collins) Maughmer. On July 5, 1986, he was married to Sandra Frey…

Stephanie L. Baker

Stephanie L. Baker, 40, of Twelve Mile, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. Born on August 16, 1982, in Logansport, Stephanie is the daughter of late Steven E. Baker and Sharon (Taylor) Musselman.  Stephanie had currently been working for Cricket…

Updates for Dec. 22-25, 2022: Winter Storm Elliott

❄️ Wind chill advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Gusty winds and cold temperatures will also lead to areas of blowing snow and slick spots today into tonight.…

Thomas E. Williams

Thomas E. Williams, 90, of Galveston, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.    He was born September 20, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Russell and Helen (Arion) Williams.  He married Shirley Roberts on January 3, 1960,…

Jonathan E. Ellers

Jonathan E. Ellers, 93, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning December 16, 2022, at his home.  He was born March 20, 1929, in Wallins Creek, Kentucky to Rev. Gayle W. and Mildred E. “Little Lady”…

DNR K-9 program celebrates 25-year anniversary

Today marks the 25th anniversary of DNR Law Enforcement’s K-9 program.  The Indiana Conservations Officers’ K-9 program started in 1997 with a pilot program consisting of two teams, Officer Jeff Milner and K-9 Journey and Officer Scotty Wilson and K-9…

Paul “Jake” Jacob Titus Jr

Paul “Jake” Jacob Titus Jr. age 79, of Logansport passed away at his son’s residence on Sunday December 18, 2022. Born May 7, 1943, in Mansfield, OH to the late Paul Jacob Sr. and Norma Mae (Fry) Titus. Jake worked…