Category Achievements

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Graduate honors parents’ sacrifices with teaching career

KOKOMO, Ind. — Before they became parents, José and Maria Aguilar made a hard choice. They left behind their family and farm in Mexico, willing to start over to give their future children a better life in the United States.…

March 16, 2019

Achievements, Community

Russell tabbed as ‘Citizen of Week’

In keeping with the theme of the International Day of Women, a leading businesswoman in Logansport has been chosen for a city award. Annette Russell of Logansport’s Security Federal Savings Bank is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Mayor Dave…

March 11, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Speech Team results from 2019 State Tournament

The Logansport High School Speech Team concluded their 2019 season by placing 7th in the team sweepstakes of Class AA and 14th out of the entire combined non-class divisional IHSFA State Tournament. 87 schools were represented at State, held Saturday,…

March 11, 2019

Achievements, Community

Franklin Elementary Robotics results from Vex IQ State Tournament

Franklin Elementary sent a robotics team to the VEX IQ State Tournament on Saturday, March 9 at Lucas Oil Stadium. In the teamwork portion of the state tournament, Franklin placed 29th out of the 67 teams in their division. There…

March 11, 2019

Achievements, Community

Indiana University Kokomo alumni to be honored as Business Persons of Distinction

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo honors its alumni for professional accomplishments and community service, with its first-ever Business Persons of Distinction awards. The School of Business and the IU Alumni Association Kokomo Region will honor three recipients at a reception…

March 6, 2019

Logansport HS 2019 National Speech Quafliers

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Logansport Speech Team announces 2019 state and national qualifiers

The Logansport High School Speech Team is proud to announce that five students have qualified for the 2019 National Speech Tournament to be held in Dallas, Texas. Qualifying students are:Josiah Richey: Humorous Interp and Program Oral Interpretation. Students are allowed…

March 3, 2019

Achievements, Community

Workman recognized by Forbes as a top wealth advisor

Logansport, Indiana – David J. Workman of Workman & Associates was recently ranked No. 22 in Indiana in the annual Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list published by Forbes. According to Forbes, the annual list highlights over 2,000 of the nation’s top-performing…

February 28, 2019

Achievements, Community

LHS Scholar named ‘Citizen of Week’

An active Logansport High School senior has received a significant national honor. Lucas Pickens has been named a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarships. He now moves on in a competition with 7,500 outstanding high school students who will be…

February 26, 2019

Achievements, Community

IU Kokomo honors December 2018 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. – One hundred eighty-six Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2018. The graduates represent 24 Indiana counties, two states, and Saudi Arabia. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Albany Brenda Kay Cross, Bachelor…

February 24, 2019

Achievements, Community

Ensfield named “Citizen of the Week”

A man who is among a dedicated group of people who have spent much of their lives walking through Logansport is recognized this week with a special city honor. Mike Ensfield for years walked the routes of the United States…

February 17, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo announces Fall 2018 Dean’s List

KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area has announced the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

February 17, 2019

Achievements, Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health as a 2019 Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for the fourth straight year

Logansport Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant…

February 14, 2019

Achievements, Community

Schellhase named Citizen of the Week

Among the thousands of Logansport residents is a retired educator and coach who was once a member of the Chicago Bulls. Dave Schellhase, who served as Logansport High School’s dean and taught health and physical education, is a former Purdue…

February 10, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport HS Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following students from Logansport High School who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter grading period of the 2018-2019 school year: 4.0 + 9th GradeLorena Alvarez-Gomez, Maria Baez-Martinez, Ashlyn Berkshire, Brendy Diaz, Jiaxin Du, Brayan Escobedo,…

February 4, 2019

Map of Indiana with rankings of counties

Achievements, Community

STUDY: Cass County among most financially healthy places in Indiana

Cass County ranked fifth in a study of the most financially healthy places in Indiana to live, in a study by SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company. The study analyzed debt, bankruptcy, poverty and unemployment in counties across the…

February 4, 2019

Achievements, Community

Two former Indiana State Police Peru Post Commanders recognized for a combined 70 years of Service to the Department

Recently, two former Indiana State Police Peru Post commanders, First Sergeant Mike Nichols and Major Pat O’Connor, were recognized by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter for a combined 70 years of service to the Indiana State Police Department.…

February 4, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd 9 Weeks of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following students from Columbia Elementary who made the honor roll for the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2018-2019 school yer: ALL STARS Kindergarten:Isabela Alvarado, Jeffery Banter, Hailey Beety, Roxy Davin, Hadley Duckett, Jade Flores-Licona, Eduardo Gaspar Felipe,…

January 23, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School Honor Roll for 1st Semester of 2018-2019 school year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass students who made the honor roll for the 1st semester of the 2018-2019 school year: 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Nolan Hahn, Delaney Hill, Riley Johnson, Madeline Leicht, Morgan Leicht, Nataly Lopez, Nicholas Park,…

January 23, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 Weeks of the 2018-2019 school year

Congratulations to the following Landis Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 2nd 9 Weeks of the 2018-2019 school year. Kindergarten All Stars Zoey Adair, Bentley Bailey, Payten Birnell, Kylie Chamorro, Yian Diaz Rolon, Liam Flaherty, Jennson Frazier,…

January 20, 2019

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd Grading Period of Semester 1 of 2018-2019 school year

Congratulations to the following Fairview Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 2nd grading period of the first semester of the 2018-2019 school year: A Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Kaytlyn Abbott, Robert Clem, Alana Fagan. Fifth Grade: Joshua…

January 20, 2019