Tag Indiana Bicentennial

Achievements, Community, Education

State speech champion named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A Logansport High School junior has been named the latest and youngest recipient of a special city award. Jake Hoover, who recently was named the state speech champion in original oratory at Fishers High School, has been named a winner…

March 18, 2016

Achievements

Logansport photographer named city award recipient

The youngest person ever named Indiana Photographer of the Year is this week’s recipient of the Logansport Bicentennial Citizen Award. Rich Voorhees, son of the late Wilson and Connie Voorhees, has been named the winner of the award by Mayor…

March 14, 2016

Community, Government

Free trees available to Logansport residents for Earth Day 2016

Various seedlings from the Indiana State Nursery will be made available free of charge to Logansport residents. As part of the city’s Indiana Bicentennial activities, the city will provide 200 free seedlings next month for planting on Earth Day, April…

March 8, 2016

Achievements, Community

Fry honored as Logansport Bicentennial Citizen

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…

March 6, 2016

Achievements, Community

Logansport’s only gold medalist named Bicentennial Citizen

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…

February 28, 2016

Achievements, Community

Graham named Logansport Bicentennial Citizen

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…

February 20, 2016

Achievements, Community

Siefert named Logansport Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

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…

February 13, 2016

Achievements, Community

Logansport’s 3rd Bicentennial Citizen named

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…

February 5, 2016

Achievements, Community

Logansport honors 2nd “Bicentennial Citizen”

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…

January 30, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

Indiana Association of United Ways to Launch a Statewide “Bison-tennial” Public Art Project

Indiana Association of United Ways is excited to facilitate the Bison-tennial Public Art Project in partnership with the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. This officially endorsed legacy project aims to celebrate Indiana’s rich and diverse history and unique features. What better way…

January 21, 2016

Community

IHS Announces Launch of Indiana Bicentennial Minute Campaign

Indianapolis—As a fitting culmination of Statehood Day festivities, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announced the launch of the Indiana Bicentennial Minute. A media campaign voiced by Hoosier native and broadcast icon Jane Pauley, the project will deliver 52 fascinating…

December 11, 2015

Community

Indiana communities welcome Bicentennial Year

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (December 11, 2015) – Indiana Governor Mike Pence hosted more than 500 4th-grade students and 200 statehouse guests at the Indiana State Capitol to recognize Indiana’s 199th Statehood Day. The event served as the formal launch of a…

December 11, 2015

Community

Governor Pence proclaims Friday, Dec. 11 Statehood Day in Indiana

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence has signed a proclamation declaring Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 Statehood Day in the state of Indiana. “This Statehood Day, we will reflect on the remarkable progress Hoosiers have charted over our 199 years of history,”…

December 10, 2015

Community

Indiana unveils Bicentennial Plaza sculpture designs

INDIANAPOLIS – In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Indiana’s statehood, the Indiana Department of Administration, in conjunction with the Indiana Arts Commission, announced today the winning bids for centerpiece sculptures for the Indiana Bicentennial Plaza. The projects calls for…

December 9, 2015

Community

Indiana cities and towns to take part in official Bicentennial kickoff

Commissioner Jim Sailors will raise the Official Bicentennial Flag at the Cass Co Sherriff’s office, along with cities and towns across the state. All flags will be raised together at noon EST on Friday Dec 5, 2015 and will continue…

December 8, 2015

Community

IHS Press Releases Indiana’s 200: The People Who Shaped the Hoosier State

Indianapolis-He became known as the “Father of Indiana History.” Now Cass County’s own John Brown Dillon is among those featured by the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) with the release of Indiana’s 200: The People Who Shaped the Hoosier State. The…

December 1, 2015

Community

Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay torchbearer nominations are now open

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) and Cass County Nominating Committee announced the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is now accepting torchbearer nominations from the public. Torchbearer nominations recognize Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service,…

May 19, 2015