Category Achievements

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia MS Academic Superbowl competes at Pioneer Invitational

The Columbia Middle School Academic Superbowl Team competed at Pioneer on April 4th and placed third in English. The science team finished 2nd only after losing in a tie breaking round, and the social studies team won first place after…

April 7, 2017

Achievements, Community

Miller recognized as Citizen of the Week

A Logansport resident who proactively has worked to promote historic preservation in the city is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Gretchen Miller, who came to the community more than 20 years ago to work with the local Soil…

April 3, 2017

Achievements, Community

Governor Holcomb Honors Businesses for Contributions to State’s Economy & Hoosier Workforce

INDIANAPOLIS – Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 34 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “Today, we honor Indiana businesses…

March 28, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary Honor Roll & Awards – 3rd Grading Period of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students: Perfect Attendance: Kindergarten – Koralyn Barber, Nakoah Clothier, Vera Deichman, Morgan Hiers, Connor Mannies, Adia Pe, Thadeus Schultz, Damian Skaggs, and Piper Underwood. 1st grade – Levi Briggs, Luis Esqueda, Johan Galvan, Alivia…

March 26, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Jump Rope for Heart 2017

Caston Elementary students took part in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart and raised $10,058 for the American Heart Association! The top four earners were (front row) Hadlie Coffing, $501, (back row) Cain Schanlaub, $1550, Carington Calisto $332…

March 24, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll – 3rd 9 weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations the following Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year! All Stars Kindergarten: Zaleigh Butcher, Jael Cos Benitez, Isaiah Espinoza, Benjamin Gregory-Briseno, Karlos Hernandez, Hallie Latz, Courtney Muckenfuss, Zachary…

March 23, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Community College students named to All-Indiana Academic Team

INDIANAPOLIS – Thirty-eight students from Ivy Tech Community College were named to this year’s All-Indiana Community College Academic Team at an event on March 17. The event was held at Shreve Hall in the Corrine and Steve Ferguson Academic Building…

March 23, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport High School Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2016-2017 school year! 4.0 + 9th Grade: Cameron Adams, Beau Atkinson, Justine Brown, Alma Bueno, Andrew Cheng, Emilee Cripe, Elle Deardorff,…

March 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Galveston Elementary Honor Roll 3rd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Galveston Elementary students who made the 3rd quarter honor roll for the 2016-2017 school year! “A” Honor Roll 4th Grade: Brandon Boles, Eliana Cicalo, Jaylynn Elpers, Tanner Goltz, Riley Johnson, Nicholas Park, Sophie Ray, Olivia Reynolds,…

March 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Jr. Sr. High School students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2016-2017 school year: 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Shaye Blickenstaff, Gannon Davis, Dominic Gilbert, Kassidy Henry, Isaiah Humiston,…

March 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 3rd 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2016-2017

Congratulations to the following Caston Elementary School students who made the 3rd 9 Weeks Honor Roll for the 2016-2017 school year! All As Honor Roll Grade 2: Katana Anetrella, Gracie Fritz, Carson Harness, Luke Hipsher, Elijah Holloway, Lane Hook, Jada…

March 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School Honor Roll – 2016 – 2017 Term 2 Grading Period 1

Congratulations to the following Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School students who made the honor roll for the first grading period of the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year! GRADE 7 ALL A: Ryan Adams, Macee Baker, Kennedy Corn, Caden…

March 22, 2017

Achievements, Community

Volunteer Courtad ‘Citizen of the Week’

A Logansport woman who has been faithfully supportive of the local Special Olympics games is the latest recipient of a city honor. Kathy Courtad, who has coordinated various Special Olympics games and tournaments, is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the…

March 21, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School Honor Roll – 3rd Grading Period of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Columbia Middle School honor roll students for the 3rd grading period of the 2016-2017 school year: Grade 6: All A: Delaney Armstrong, Jacob Deitrich, Yazetl Dominguez Lopez, Chloe Kelly, Tristin Kitchel, Kaiden Lucero, Zoe Sanders, Conner…

March 18, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

2016-2017 Columbia Middle School NJHS Inductees

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 NJHS Inductees at Columbia Middle School: Bottom row: Kaleigh Callaway, Claire Kitchel, Alexis Trigg, Gabriella Hernandez-Lengel, Nicholas Yax, Ella Hobson, Addison Riewoldt, Brandi Clark Second row: Latisha Sivits, Halle Rennewanz, Jessica Mateo Pascual, Kylie Houston, Arlene…

March 17, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors Teachers of Distinction

KOKOMO, Ind. — A great teacher makes a huge impact on a child’s life. Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Education honored five of its graduates who are making a difference in their classrooms each day, with its first-ever Teachers of…

March 13, 2017

Achievements, Community

Ciotta named “Logansport Citizen of the Week”

A local woman who raised thousands of dollars for the Cass County Humane Society is the latest recipient of a city honor. Cami Ciotta, wife of Logansport veterinarian Chris Ciotta, has actively worked to support the ongoing mission of the…

March 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes March 2017 Student of the Month

Meghan Crinion is working towards her Bachelor of Science degree at Trine University in Logansport. Meghan started college right after high school at a large college. Meghan felt like she struggled personally with who she was and where she belonged.…

March 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Sports

Special Olympics Women’s Basketball Team earns bronze medal at State

Cass County Firecrackers, Special Olympics Women’s Basketball Team, earned a Bronze Medal Saturday, March 11 at the State Tournament held at DePauw University. The team of 11 ladies overcame an early morning upset against Putnam County, and rallied back to…

March 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport teacher honored by IU School of Education as Armstrong Teacher Educator

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Eleven Indiana teachers have been chosen as Martha Lea and Bill Armstrong Teacher Educators at the Indiana University School of Education for the 2017-18 year. In their roles as Armstrong educators, they will participate in panel discussions,…

March 10, 2017