Category Achievements

Achievements, Community

Terry named Citizen of the Week

A Logansport native who was executive director of the Cass County Community Foundation in its formative years is being honored by the city this week. Lisa Terry, who was at the helm of the Cass County Community Foundation as well…

October 22, 2018

Achievements, Community

Shelhart named Citizen of the Week

A former city and county official and long-time employee in the city’s spring industry is recognized this week with two city recognitions. Don Shelhart, who celebrated his 90th birthday with a reception Saturday at McHale Community Complex, has been named…

October 17, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Gangloff, Piercy named 2018 Newby Award winners

Two teachers who have spent their careers at Columbia Elementary School will be recognized Oct. 31. Ashley Gangloff, who is in her 11th year at the school, has been named the 2018 Margaret Newby Teacher of the Year. Patty Piercy,…

October 15, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes October 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport is proud to announce Jessica Boots as the October 2018 Student of the Month. Jessica, a resident of Logansport, has attended Trine University since fall of 2017. A 2014 graduate of Logansport High School, Jessica not…

October 15, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks of 2018-2019 School Year

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the 2018-2019 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Elena Azpeitia, Madelyn Broomfield, Patrick Cobb, Yorley Contreras-Hernandez, Angel Gazcon, Juan Guajardo, Alexander Helton, Bronson Howard, Joseph Johnson, Xzavier Jones, Sophia Kite,…

October 11, 2018

Achievements, Community

‘Citizen of the Week’ goes to Earnest

For 54 years, Carol Earnest was part of the administrative team at Logansport Memorial Hospital. When she retired in 2017, she didn’t expect to be a patient in its new Cancer Care Center. Last Saturday, her testimonial on cancer care…

October 11, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen is pleased to announce Cass County’s 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists: Derek Bergstedt, Logansport High School Mackenzie Campbell, Pioneer High School Meagan Chan, Pioneer High School Jack Kiser, Pioneer High School…

October 8, 2018

Achievements, Community

Masters named Citizen of the Week

A Logansport businesswoman who celebrated her 20th year running a downtown business this week has been selected the Citizen of the Week. Judy Masters operates Judy’s Good Life Emporium, which also was chosen as the Business of the Month by…

October 6, 2018

Achievements, Community

Anderson named Citizen of the Week

A Cass County resident who got his kicks by bicycling across Route 66 to the West Coast and raising money for a Logansport organization is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Aaron Anderson completed the feat last week in his…

September 28, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors August 2018 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. – One hundred sixteen Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in August 2018. The graduates represent 19 Indiana counties and five states. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Alexandria Heath Michael Davidson, Bachelor of Science in…

September 25, 2018

Achievements, Community

Racop named Citizen of the Week

A Logansport native who won the David Letterman Scholarship at Ball State and went on to produce movies and manufacture Batmobiles is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Mark Racop, a 1983 Logansport High School graduate, has been…

September 21, 2018

Achievements, Community

Ashcraft named Citizen of the Week

Saturday, Logansport’s Art on the Avenue will again be held. For the first time, one of its contributors will be honored with a city award. Jeremy Ashcraft has been named Citizen of the Week for his contributions. A former news…

September 14, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes September 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport is proud to announce Nathan Allen as the September 2018 Student of the Month. Nathan is a Logansport resident and recently completed his associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College. Nathan was able to transfer his…

September 11, 2018

Achievements, Community

Little Children’s Ministry awarded $26,000 grant for capital and quality improvements

Today Little Children’s Ministry, located at First United Methodist Church 800 East Broadway, welcomed a $26,000 Registered Ministry Capital and Quality Improvement Grant from Early Learning Indiana to create new early learning opportunities for area families. Specifically, the grant will…

August 29, 2018

Achievements, Community

Kinnaman named ‘Citizen of Week’

Few Logansport High School athletes can lay claim to being a member of two Logansport state championship teams. Eric Kinnaman, a 1979 graduate who played on both the 1977 and 1979 state championship teams, is recognized for that rarity as…

August 29, 2018

Achievements, Community

Peru Post Detective promoted to Sergeant

Peru – Recently, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter, announced the promotion of Detective Josh Rozzi to the rank of detective sergeant. Sergeant Rozzi earned his promotion through written testing, a competitive oral interview process, and overall job evaluation…

August 27, 2018

Achievements, Community

Indiana University Kokomo students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors for summer

Thirty-five full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the spring 2018 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0…

August 25, 2018

Achievements, Community

Crowe honored as Citizen of the Week

A man who has literally spent much of his life working for the city of Logansport in various capacities is honored this week. Former Deputy Mayor Paul V. Crowe has been named the Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave…

August 22, 2018

Achievements, Community

Indiana State Fair announces 2018 FAIRs Care Food Drive winners

Hoosiers helping those in need is part of Indiana’s culture, and an effort led by the Indiana State Fair has prompted 35 Indiana county fairs to donate food and participate in the FAIRs Care food drives. Through a partnership with…

August 21, 2018

Achievements, Community

Cass County farms receive Hoosier Homestead Awards

STATEHOUSE — Family farms from Cass County in operation for 100 years or more were recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair, according to local legislators. These farms throughout the area were presented a Hoosier Homestead Award during a special…

August 16, 2018