Category Achievements

Achievements, Community

Guardian Angel Hospice celebrates 15 year anniversary

On Dec. 10, 2017, Guardian Angel Hospice celebrates our 15th anniversary! In 2001, a group of hospice professionals calling themselves “The Founding Angels” came together to start a new organization based on the belief that we could offer hospice care…

December 10, 2017

Achievements, Community

Orpurt chosen ‘Citizen of the Week’

A financial adviser recently honored as the Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year locally is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Wendy Orpurt was honored by the Logansport/Cass County Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Dave Kitchell says she is a role model…

December 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Erny named dean of technology at Ivy Tech Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – Michael Erny has been named dean for the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Technology for Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area. Erny brings to this assignment a wide range of educational achievement, industry experience…

December 4, 2017

Achievements, Community, Events

Community Pep Session Friday, Dec. 1 to celebrate State Champion Pioneer Football Team

Pioneer will hold a community pep session on Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in the main gym at Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School to celebrate a state championship with the football team. Pioneer Athletic Boosters will be at a…

December 1, 2017

Achievements, Community

Meagher chosen ‘Citizen of the Week’

The retiring executive director of the Area Five Council on Aging and Community Services was recognized Wednesday with special honors. Mike Meagher, who served the Logansport-based agency for 38 years, was named Citizen of the Week. He also was presented…

November 30, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Democrats present scholarship to Ivy Tech student

KOKOMO, Ind. – Dakota Prilaman, a student in the Paramedic Science program at Ivy Tech Community College, has been awarded the Cass County Democratic Party Scholarship for 2017-18. Prilaman met recently with Paul Ulerick, chairman of the Cass County Democratic…

November 26, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo, Logansport campuses induct students into Phi Theta Kappa

KOKOMO and LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Thirty-three students from Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Alpha Pi Phi (Kokomo) and Beta Gamma Zeta (Logansport) chapters of Phi Theta…

November 26, 2017

Achievements, Community

Logansport public safety employees honored

A detective who has a passion for working in the Juvenile Division of the Logansport Police Department and two firefighters who were instrumental in rescuing a local man from a burning building have been recognized for their work. Brad Miller,…

November 26, 2017

Achievements, Community

Pasel, Geisler recognized with Newby Awards

Joyce Pasel and Dave Geisler were named the 2017 recipients of the City of Logansport’s Margaret Newby Award at a luncheon Monday. Pasel taught at Columbia Middle School and Geisler taught at Century Career Center. The awards were presented by…

November 21, 2017

Achievements, Community

Scheetz named Citizen of the Week

A familiar name in Logansport and Cass County for more than 40 years is recognized as this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Tom Scheetz is retiring after a long career in Logansport. Mayor Dave Kitchell says Scheetz became a…

November 21, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary School Honor Roll – First Quarter of 2017-18 School Year

Congratulations to the following students at Lewis Cass Elementary! All A Honor Roll 5th grade Jaylynn Elpers, Riley Johnson, Nicholas Park, Cassidy Roller, William Rose, Bryce Rudd, Mylie Sipe, Maryn Zeck, Brandon Zehring 4th grade Alyssa Brew, Trinety Gillem, Aftin…

November 19, 2017

Achievements, Community

Victim advocate named Citizen of the Week

A Logansport woman who pioneered a position in Cass County government is recognized this week with a special city honor. Mary Fox served as the victim advocate for the county court system. She recently retired from the position after 18…

November 13, 2017

Achievements, Community

Playwright Williams Citizen of the Week

A Logansport High School product who recently wrote the script for the movie “So B. It” is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Garry Williams has been involved in the entertainment industry for many years, scoring a small role…

November 8, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Junior High School Honor Roll for G1 2017-2018

Congratulations to the following students who made the Logansport Junior High School Honor Roll: 7th grade All A Honor Roll Faith Anderson, Joseph Argueta, Alexsa Herrold, Mark Jordan, Tristan Kitchel, Garcie Kitchell, Grayson Long, Kaiden Lucero, Thomas Pasquale, Gabbryonna Richie,…

November 6, 2017

Achievements, Community

West Point’s Clark named Logansport Citizen of the Week

As the girls high school basketball season begins in Cass County for 2017, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell has named one of the city’s all-time great girls basketball players as his Citizen of the Week. Linda Clark played for former…

November 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary 1st 9 Week Awards for 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary School students receiving awards for the first 9 weeks of the 2017-2018 School Year: Kindergarten Responsible Student – Lucas Angle, Gamaliel Arellano-Palomares, Alex Asselin, Sofia Chavez, Availah Elliott, Pedro Flores, Farrah Fry, Lily Galbreath,…

November 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 1st 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2017-2018

Congratulations to the following students at Caston Elementary School who made the honor roll for the 1st 9 Weeks of the 2017-2018 school year. All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Isaac Albright, Jack Brumett, Owen Chapman, Malakai Clayton, Grace Colvin,…

November 1, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for 1st 9 Weeks of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following students who made the Landis Elementary Honor Roll for the 1st 9 Weeks of the 2017-2018 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Alexander Bohall, Sophia Calisto, Keira Emery, Jonathan Garcia-Antonio, Alliance Henn, Mason Jensen, Alleia Kennedy,…

October 30, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Q1 Honor Roll 2017-2018

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass students who made the honor roll for the 1st quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. 6th Grade High Honor Roll Faith Abbott, Maci Garland, Jonathan Gorham, Skylar Hall, Kerri Hendrixson, Abigail Hileman, Lowell Hillis,…

October 26, 2017

Achievements, Community

Trinen named Logansport’s Citizen of the Week

A former local businessman who served on the city airport board for 30 years has been named the recipient of a city honor. Wilbur “Bill” Trinen was honored recently by the Logansport/Cass County Airport Authority for his work in furthering…

October 24, 2017