Tag Bicentennial Citizen

A lifelong Logansport resident has received the latest in a long line of special awards during the 200th anniversary celebration of Indiana’s founding. Jeff Copeland, who won a state bowling championship, is the latest recipient of the Bicentennial Citizen of…

A former member of the Indiana All-Star basketball team has been recognized with a special city honor. Jeff Williams, a 1977 graduate of Logansport High School, went on to start for the Indiana All-Stars in their two-game series with Kentucky.…

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…

A Logansport native who has developed a revolutionary communication tool has been named a recipient of a special Logansport award. Bruce Baker, inventor of Minspeak, was inducted Sunday into the Logansport High School Hall of Fame. Baker, a Wabash College graduate, used…

A former Logansport High School valedictorian is the newest recipient of the Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week Award. Jennifer Jordan, who was valedictorian in 1984, gained statewide and nationwide recognition in the pool. After becoming one of Logansport’s first…

A youth leader who pioneered a state program that has involved thousands in 4-H has been recognized as the latest recipient of a local award. Pat Fry, who forged the competition that created the 4-H dog shows at the Indiana…

Dr. Greg Bell, who starred in track at Indiana University before winning the Olympic gold medal in the long jump, has become the latest Logansport resident to become a recipient of a special honor. Mayor Dave Kitchell named Bell as…

A local businessman who is recognized for recording one of the all-time great athletic achievements in the city’s history is the latest recipient of an award sponsored by the city of Logansport. Kim Graham, a 1974 graduate of Logansport High…

A retired Logansport teacher and drama coach has been named the latest recipient of a special city award Patricia “Pat” Siefert, has been named a recipient of the Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week. “Along with other faculty members at…

A very special Special Olympian has been named the third recipient of a new city award. Jessica Crook, 36, who won a gold medal in swimming at the International Special Olympics in Beijing, is the first female recipient of the…

A former Indiana legislator who is a Sagamore of the Wabash recipient has been bestowed the honor of being Logansport’s second “Bicentennial Citizen of the Week.” Bob Sabatini, who served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1989 to 1992, was…