Category Achievements

Achievements, Community

Partridge chosen as Logansport Citizen of the Week

A local artist whose many works include an 80-foot mural at the new Cancer Care Center at Logansport Memorial Hospital is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Teri Partridge, who operates The Pear Tree Gallery with her husband Tom,…

January 3, 2018

Achievements, Community

Miller named “Citizen of the Week”

A Logansport man who has been involved in securing a $38.9 million grant for economic development in a 10-county region that includes Logansport has been accorded a city honor. Todd Miller has been named Citizen of the Week for his…

December 28, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University recognizes December 2017 Student of the Month

Trine University is proud to recognize Catie Keller as the December 2017 Student of the Month. Catie finished her Bachelor of Science degree from Trine University during the summer of 2017 and immediately started her master degree program in Criminal…

December 26, 2017

Achievements, Community

Kroeger named Logansport Citizen of the Year

A local businessman who has spent countless hours of community service in Logansport has been named the 2017 Logansport Citizen of the Year. Paul Kroeger has served on the Cass County Community Foundation Board president and been active in several…

December 21, 2017

Achievements, Community

Donnelly announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations include Logansport student

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today announced his 2018 nominations for admittance to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY; the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD.…

December 18, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Pinning ceremony honors Indiana University Kokomo nursing students

KOKOMO, Ind. —Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing faculty honored nearly 70 students for their hard work and perseverance to complete the prestigious program, at its traditional recognition ceremony Thursday, December 14. The ceremony is a traditional rite of passage…

December 17, 2017

Achievements, Community

Miller named Citizen of the Week

A Logansport native who is working for the federal government in Washington is recognized this week with a city award. Eric Miller, a 1995 graduate of Logansport High School, has been named Logansport Citizen of the Week. Miller has been…

December 14, 2017

Mallory Minnick - 2018 Cass County Lilly Scholar

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient

The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Mallory Minnick, a senior at Lewis Cass High School will receive a full tuition, four-year scholarship as the Cass County Community Foundation 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. She will receive…

December 12, 2017

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