KOKOMO, Ind. — A group of Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region leaders and supporters gathered Monday to formally dedicate an installation of artwork featuring Kokomo Opalescent Glass as an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project. The project was approved by…
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 City of Logansport has officially recognized the oldest high school mascot in Indiana. Felix the Cat, who has been Logansport High School’s mascot since 1926, will be honored at tonight’s Logansport vs. Lafayette Jeff boys basketball game. Felix has…
The Cass County Board of Commissioners invites the citizens of Cass County to an Open House for their County Government Building Renovation, Sunday December 11, 2016 (STATEHOOD DAY) from 2-4 p.m. Cass County Commissioners President Jim Sailors will have opening remarks. As,…
Indianapolis, Ind. – December 11 marks Indiana’s 200th birthday and the end of the Bicentennial year. To honor its 200 years of history, and the promise of the future, the final Bicentennial event will take place on Statehood Day, Dec.…
One of the most dominant names in Indiana prep and collegiate pitching is this week’s recipient of a special award. Aaron Heilman, 38, who starred for Logansport High School before heading off to a storied career at Notre Dame, has…
The first person ever to win an individual state championship in Logansport athletic history is being honored with a city award. Bill Moore, a Logansport High School graduate, won the state pole vault title in 1942. He went on to…
Congratulations to Landis Elementary’s winners of the Cass County Bicentennial Committee’s Color Contest: Chance Birnell, Emilia Rozzi, Giselle Ruiz, and Daniel Castro Salinas.
A name most associated with the City of Logansport not only in Indiana, but nationwide will receive a special Indiana Bicentennial honor from the city. Actor Greg Kinnear has been named by Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell as the Logansport Indiana…
For the first time, brothers have been named to the list of Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week. Frank Patacsil, who followed in the footsteps of his brother, Ted, to wrestle at Logansport and Purdue University, is this week’s recipient.…
One of Logansport’s All-State Choir members has been named the Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week. Ali Williams, a senior at LHS, is a vocalist who has performed the national anthem at local sporting events. She has toured with the…
Columbia Elementary has announced the winners of the Cass County Bicentennial Committee’s 4th grade coloring contest: The overall winner was Julissa Martin. The winner from Ms. Swisher’s class was Michael Popson. The winner from Miss Canady’s class was Kayden Denny.…
The following Galveston Elementary 4th grade students were the winners of the Cass County Bicentennial Committee’s coloring contest! Sydney Holmquist – Mrs. Ford’s class Hannah Zamora – Mrs. Asher’s class Andrew Reese – Miss Bowman’s class Nolan Hines— Miss Leduc’s…
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is one of the signature events of the year-long celebration of the state’s 200th anniversary. The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is designed to “inspire and unify Hoosiers,” who will also “symbolically ‘pass the torch’ connecting…
Cass County Communication Network welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns. The following guest column was submitted by Cass County Bicentennial Coordinator Lisa Terry. “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless. ” ~Sherry Anderson…
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,…
Nine Indiana state parks will each offer free admission on the day the Bicentennial Torch is passing through that park on its relay across Indiana. The torch relay is patterned after the Olympic torch relay. Indiana’s version will pass through…
A local man whose national legacy is depicted in a local restaurant he frequents is the latest recipient of a city award. Charles Burks, who was a federal agent during the 1950s when civil rights confrontations in the Deep South…
The Bicentennial Torch Relay in honor of the state’s 200th birthday is scheduled to begin its journey of over 3200 miles through all 92 counties on September 9. It will start in Corydon, the home of the first Indiana capital,…
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