It was a day for honoring local educators in Logansport. Shortly after Jitka Nelson was named Indiana’s 2017 Teacher of the Year at Logansport High School, Mayor Dave Kitchell and Deputy Mayor Mercedes Brugh held a luncheon at Silver Lake…
(Click the play button above to listen to an interview with Indiana Teacher of the Year Jitka Nelson). Logansport High School’s Jitka Nelson was named Indiana’s Teacher of the Year on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Representatives from the Indiana Department…
Galveston Elementary’s school supply collection called “Cardinals in the Garden” was delivered to the students at Garden Square on September 6, 2016. We are so proud of our students. We were blessed that the tornadoes did little damage in our…
Four members of the Cass County Clays Trapshooting Team, from the Cass County Izaak Walton League, placed on the Indiana Scholastic Clay Target Program (ISCTP) All-State Trap Team. Jake Kelley and Benjamin Chambers are current Logansport High School students. Marla…
A restaurateur who took a $10,000 loan and made his own restaurant a life calling is the latest recipient of a special city honor. Bob Shanks, better known as “Mr. Happy Burger” to thousands who have eaten at his restaurants,…
Today, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced ten finalists for 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year. The selection of the 2017 Indiana Teacher of the Year will be announced in October. “Everywhere I go, I see great teaching…
A Logansport insurance agent who recently joined his wife and family in donating to a local park project and making it a reality has received a special award. Dick Sims, an avid runner, has been a familiar face on local…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Jean Cole, a long-time supporter of Ivy Tech Community College, has been honored for her efforts with an endowment established by her family to support the work of Ivy Tech Kokomo Region’s Circle of Ivy, Women in…
A Logansport native who has been recognized statewide and nationwide for her public speaking ability is this week’s recipient of a special Logansport honor. Berkley Conner, a summa cum laude graduate of Ball State, won two state titles in dramatic…
Logansport’s first dual Indiana All-Star has been named a Bicentennial Citizen of the Week. From 1973 to 1976, Mark Lozier won four letters in basketball and three in football. His career culminated when he was named the third Logansport graduate…
KOKOMO, Ind. — At the age most people enjoy the rewards of a successful career — the house, the car, the fancy gadgets, and the bucket list vacations — Jacquie Bean quit her job, sold all of her belongings, and moved to…
A former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives is this week’s recipient of a special Logansport award. Nelson Becker, who served for several years as the District 24 representative in the Indiana House, has been named the Bicentennial Citizen…
The last Logansport resident to hold a statewide office is the latest recipient of a special Logansport award. Julian Ridlen, a Logansport attorney and former Cass Circuit Court and Logansport city judge, has been named the Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of…
Carol Sue Hayworth was named “Rotarian of the Year 2016” at the organization’s banquet and installation of officers for the Logansport Rotary Club in June. Hayworth, was honored by outgoing President Mark Lowry Jr. In presenting the award, Lowry praised…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2016 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade point…
The Indiana AIM State Trap Shoot was held Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at the Indiana Gun Club. Marla Spencer, of Logansport, won the Ladies Singles State Championship with a score of 99 out of 100 targets. AIM is the youth…
The third member of the coaching triumvirate that produced four state baseball championships for Logansport is the latest recipient of a special city award. Rich Wild, who was junior varsity head coach and assistant varsity coach for the Berries, coached…
INDIANAPOLIS –Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) Executive Director Mark Newman, Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance President and CEO Kim Smith and Bicentennial Torch Relay State Director Noelle Szydlyk today unveiled the names of more than 2,000…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Two hundred thirty-four Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in May 2016. The graduates represent 21 Indiana counties and five states. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Amboy Randy Lee Lorenz, Bachelor of Science in Nursing…
Lorie Flanagan, Logansport High School Senior and Co-Captain of the Speech Team, competed in the National Speech and Debate Association’s National Tournament, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 12-17. Flanagan, competing in her memorized 10 minute Original Oratory and…
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