Category Achievements

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors December 2017 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — One hundred fifty-seven Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2017. The graduates represent 18 Indiana counties, two states, and Saudi Arabia. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Arcadia Cayley Jo Higginbotham, Bachelor…

March 11, 2018

Achievements, Community

Skaggs chosen ‘Citizen of the Week’

Logansport has won more high school basketball games in the past four years than at any time since the period known as “The Golden Years” of LHS athletics from 1958-61. That speaks well of Logansport Coach Pat Skaggs, who today…

March 8, 2018

Achievements, Community

Trine University recognizes February 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University Logansport, is proud to announce Montana Lorraine Howe as the February 2018 Student of the Month. Montana transferred from Ivy Tech Community College to study business administration. With a great work ethic, Montana has proven herself to be…

February 27, 2018

Achievements, Columns, Community

Legislators honor Lewis Cass marching band

On Feb. 19 at the Statehouse, State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) and State Senator Randy Head (R-Logansport) honored the Lewis Cass marching band for winning the 2017 Class C Indiana State School Music Association Marching Band Championship. The Lewis Cass…

February 19, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo announces Fall 2017 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 2017 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade…

February 18, 2018

Achievements, Community

‘Citizen of the Week’ goes to Eagle Scout

A member of Boy Scout Troop 200 is recognized this week as the Logansport Citizen of the Week by Mayor Dave Kitchell. Wesley Joe Grandstaff received his Eagle Scout Award at 2 p.m. Saturday at Crosswind United Methodist Church. The…

February 18, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport High School Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who were recognized for their achievements during the 2nd quarter of the 2017-2018 school year: 2nd Quarter Grading Period Honor Roll 4.0 + 9th Grade Lesley Alcala, Juliana Asencion, Maxwell Baker, Ana…

February 18, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Rolls for First Semester and 2nd Quarter of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Elementary students who were honored for their achievements during the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year: First Semester ALL A HONOR ROLL FIFTH GRADE Jaylynn Elpers, Riley Johnson, Nicholas Park, Sophie Ray,…

February 18, 2018

Achievements, Community

LCC Chamber Choir performs at Indiana Music Education Association conference

The Logansport Children’s Choir Chamber Choir recently performed at the Indiana Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in Fort Wayne. Performing ensembles are selected by audition and the LCC Chamber Choir was the only children’s choir in the state to…

February 14, 2018

Achievements, Community

Students from Logansport area participate in 2018 Indiana All State Honor Choirs

Twenty-one Logansport area students recently participated in the 2018 Indiana All State Honor Choirs. The students spent two days rehearsing and performing at the Indiana Music Education Association’s annual conference in Fort Wayne’s Embassy Theater. Membership in these honor choirs…

February 14, 2018

Achievements, Community

Local lawmakers honor Pioneer HS football team

Local legislators honored the Pioneer Junior-Senior High School football team on Monday at the Statehouse for winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class A state championship. After finishing their regular season undefeated, the Pioneer Panthers advanced to the state…

February 13, 2018

Achievements, Community

Local film contest winner advances for a chance at $5,000 prize

Security Federal Savings Bank recently presented cash awards to local winners of the Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The national contest, organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation, encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of saving money…

February 8, 2018

Achievements, Community

ISP Major Recognized for 30 Years of Service to the Department

Indianapolis – Recently, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recognized Major Ed Schroder for 30 years of service on the Indiana State Police Department. Schroder was presented a certificate honoring his three decades of service to the citizens and visitors…

February 6, 2018

Achievements, Community

Logansport HS Speech Team wins conference title

The LHS Speech Team won the Central Indiana Forensic League (CIFL) Conference title Saturday, February 3. Emilie Edwards, Stefanie Diaz, Caleb Sholty, Clarissa Luna, Jon Raderstorf, and Josiah Richey were named Tournament champions in their individual events. Other top honors…

February 5, 2018

Achievements, Community

Lady Berry Pearson ‘Citizen of the Week’

A senior member of the Logansport girls’ basketball team who is among the elite players ever to play locally was recognized today hours before she takes the floor in the Logansport Sectional. Olivia Pearson, who recently became a member of…

February 2, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes January 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University is proud to announce that Eric Wayne See is the January 2018 Student of the Month. There’s something to be said about things feeling right and that’s how Eric felt from the moment he was introduced to the…

January 31, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earn dean’s list honors

KOKOMO, Ind. —Six hundred sixty full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2017 semester. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12…

January 21, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo part-time students recognized for academic excellence

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo honors part-time students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for 2017. To qualify for the Dean’s List, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0…

January 21, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 2nd 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2017-2018

Congratulations to these Caston Elementary School students for their achievements during the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2017-2018 school year! All As Honor Roll Grade 2: Isaac Albright, Jack Brumett, Owen Chapman, Malakai Clayton, Grace Colvin, Isaac Curtis, Lyla Gebhardt,…

January 21, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Junior High and Lewis Cass High School Honor Rolls for Q2 and Semester 1 of 2017-2018 School Year

Congratulations to the Lewis Cass Junior and Senior High students recognized for their achievements during the 2nd grading period and first semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Q2 Grade 6 High Honor Roll: Faith Abbott, Maci Garland, Jonathan Gorham, Skylar…

January 21, 2018