Category Achievements

Achievements, Community

Reynolds named Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local resident who will become an American citizen this week is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Rosa Reynolds, a native of Mexico, will take the oath of citizenship Tuesday in Indianapolis. She attends The Bridge congregation in…

February 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Mayor proclaims ‘Championship Week’

The first North Central Conference championship for Logansport basketball in 40 years has spurred a proclamation. Mayor Dave Kitchell has proclaimed the week of Feb. 12 “Championship Week” in Logansport. He is asking all Logansport area businesses and industries with…

February 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes Feb. 2017 Student of the Month

Bailey Setser graduated midterm from Logansport High School in December of 2015 and was working part time in the banking industry. Bailey was ready to move on to the next chapter of her life and start working towards her college…

February 10, 2017

Achievements, Community

Logansport HS Speech team takes 2nd at CIFL conference tournament

The LHS Speech Team secured a second place team finish at their Central Indiana Forensic League Conference on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Tournament champions include Braxton Howard, Radio; Clarissa Luna, POI; Jon Raderstorf, Discussion; and two-event champion, Lorie Flanagan, Humor…

February 9, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport Band students earn honors

The Logansport Band Dept. is proud to announce that several students have earned instrumental honors recently. 8 students advanced to the Indiana State School Music Association Solo and ensemble STATE contest by receiving a gold medal in the highest category…

February 6, 2017

Achievements, Community

Buchanan named Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

A local resident who has had a hand, a voice and two feet in promoting thousands of amateur actors, singers and dancers is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Pat Buchanan, now with Logansport’s Junior Civic Theater, has served…

February 6, 2017

Achievements, Community

Myers named Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

A Logansport native who accomplished a rare feat in his musical career is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Steve Myers, a Logansport High School graduate, received the state’s top two high school instrumental honors. He was named to…

January 30, 2017

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital recognized for outstanding care coordination services from Caravan Health

Logansport Memorial executive leadership and care coordination staff pictured from left to right – Jeanette Huntoon (VP of Physician Practices), Crystal Zinsmeister (Director of Care Coordination), Leanne Schaller, RN (Care Coordinator), Perry Gay (President and CEO), Rachel King, RN (Care…

January 30, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary – 1st Semester Honor Roll & Awards 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Fairview Elementary Students: SEMESTER 1 Grading Period 1 All Star Students Kindergarten -MATH: Alicia Balderas, Miley Davidson, Michael Francisco-Sanchez, Xavier Gonzalez, Juilianna Hall, Daylin Jones, Robert Justice, Carson Lawhead, Hermelinda Matias-Pablo, Jackie Pablo, Leyla Zarate, Khloe…

January 30, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Franklin Elementary Honor Roll & Attendance – 2nd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students: Perfect Attendance: Grades K: Koralyn Barber, Nakoah Clothier, Kennedy Conklin, Vera Deichman, Jayce DeWeese, Bryan Francisco Pablo, Uziel David Gutierrez, Lilly King, Connor Mannies, Miguel Miguel Pedro, Salvador Navarro Guerrero, Ayden Perez, Mathias…

January 27, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education, Government

Legislators recognize Indiana Teacher of the Year

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2017) – State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) recognized Indiana Teacher of the Year Jitka Nelson at the Statehouse Wednesday for her dedication and commitment to education. Currently, Nelson teaches English, language arts and developmental reading at Logansport…

January 23, 2017

Achievements, Community, Government

With a new year come city resolutions

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. In my own memory bank, I’ll never forget 2016 as the year the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, but I’ll also remember other…

January 23, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd 9 Weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 2nd 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year: Kindergarten All Stars: Zaleigh Butcher, Jael Cos Benitez, Isaiah Espinoza, Benjamin Gregory-Briseno, Karlos Hernandez, Hallie Latz, Courtney Muckenfuss, Zachary…

January 22, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Columbia Middle School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd grading period of the 2016-2017 school year. All A GRADE 6: Yazetl Dominguez Lopez, Tristan Kitchel, Kaiden Lucero, Zoe Sanders, Conner Shannon, Luna Tafolla…

January 18, 2017

Achievements, Community

2017 Spirit of City and County Awards

January 18, 2017

Achievements, Community

Densborn Logansport ‘Citizen of the Week’

An Indianapolis attorney who is a familiar name in Logansport has received a national honor – and now a local honor as well. Don Densborn, son of Tom and Betty Densborn of Logansport, has been named to the Best Lawyers…

January 18, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University – Logansport recognizes Jan. 2017 Student of the Month

Chris Orpurt recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Applied Management degree at Trine University in Logansport. Prior to coming to Trine University, Chris had completed his associate degree and soon realized he wasn’t going to obtain his career goals…

January 17, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Part time IUK students honored for academic achievement

KOKOMO, Ind. Indiana University Kokomo honors part time students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for 2016. To qualify for the Dean’s List, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0…

January 16, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School Honor Roll – 2nd 9 weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Caston Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd 9 Weeks of the 2016-2017 school year. All As Honor Roll Grade 2: Katana Anetrella, Carson Harness, Lane Hook, Kaemen Lee, Haylee Martindale, Jada…

January 16, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Logansport High School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Logansport High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. 4.0 + 9th Grade: Beau Atkinson, Justine Brown, Alma Bueno, Andrew Cheng, Emilee Cripe, Elle Deardorff, Reece Fauble,…

January 16, 2017