Category Achievements

Achievements, Community

Jones named ‘Bicentennial Citizen’ recipient

One of the fabled coaches who shaped Logansport High School into a baseball dynasty in the last quarter of the 20th century is the latest person to be recognized with a special Logansport honor. Larry “Butch” Jones, one of three…

April 25, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Logansport Campus students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

Thirty-five students at Ivy Tech Community College’s Logansport Campus were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Beta Gamma Zeta (BGZ) Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa international academic honor society. New members inducted during the April 19…

April 21, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region students, faculty honored at annual convention of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

A group of Ivy Tech Community College students and faculty members from the Kokomo Region are back after a very successful trip to NerdNation 2016, the annual convention of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in National Harbor, Md. Ivy Tech…

April 13, 2016

Achievements, Community

Logansport Children’s Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall

The Logansport Children’s Choir has been invited to sing at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. The group was selected by recorded audition to participate in the National Children’s Choir Festival to take place June 16-19, 2017, highlighted…

April 10, 2016

Achievements, Community

Kraud named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A woman who served two terms as Cass County auditor is the latest recipient of a special city award. Dawn Conner-Kraud, who was named Indiana County Auditor of the Year during her tenure in the Cass County Government Building, has…

April 8, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Fourteen Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

KOKOMO, Ind. — Students at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Campus were recently honored for their academic achievement with induction into the Alpha Phi Pi (APP) Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa international academic honor society. New members inducted during the…

April 7, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Elementary 2015-2016 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Congratulations to the following Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2015-2016 school year! Kindergarten All Stars Miguel Baltazar-Juan, Aylin Contreras, Moses Davila, Gaspar De Gaspar Felipe, Fabiana Lopez Nicolas, Axel Loran, Riley…

April 6, 2016

Achievements, Community

Workman receives Award of Excellence from CollegeChoice Advisor 529 College Savings Plan 2015

David J. Workman of Workman & Associates, Inc., Logansport, IN, has received the 2015 Award of Excellence for sales of the Indiana CollegeChoice Advisor 529 Plan. The Indiana 529 Plan can help with efficiently saving for higher education costs, especially…

April 3, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary students raise $7,922

Caston Elementary recently participated in the American Heart Association’s ‘Jump Rope For Heart’ and raised $7,922! The top jumpers, from left to right, were Carington Calisto ($251), Cain Schanlaub ($1001) and Max Sommers ($327).

April 2, 2016

Achievements, Community

Buffum receives certification as professional emergency manager

Rocky Buffum, a Logansport resident, has recently received certification as a Professional Emergency Manager from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. The Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) certification is Indiana’s standard to help raise and maintain professional standards and recognize individuals…

April 2, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Galveston Elementary School Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following Galveston Elementary School students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2015-2016 school year! “A” Honor Roll 4th Grade Faith Abbott, Maria Browning, Maci Garland, Skylar Hall, Jordin Hankee, Kerri Hendrixson, Abigail…

April 1, 2016

Achievements, Community

Penny named Bicentennial Citizen of the Week

A Logansport woman who is no stranger to the NCAA Basketball Tournament is the recipient of a local honor. Jasmine Penny, who starred at Logansport High School and was named the school’s first African-American Indiana All-Star, has been named the…

March 28, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Sofronici named Cass County’s 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

A dream has come true for one Cass County student who will receive a full, four-year scholarship as the Cass County Community Foundation 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Sydney H. Sofronici will receive not only full tuition to the Indiana…

March 28, 2016

Achievements, Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes new nurse practitioners

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Lisa Jones, FNP-C, MSN, BSN, RN and Michelle Myers, MS, FNP-BC to the medical staff as part of the Logansport Memorial Physician Network. Lisa Jones will join the providers in LMPN Family Medicine,…

March 27, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

21 students to compete in North Central Indiana Regional Spelling Bee

KOKOMO, Ind. – The public is invited to the Kokomo Event & Conference Center Tuesday, March 22, as 21 elementary and middle school students compete at the North Central Indiana Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo…

March 20, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Columbia Middle School 2015-2016 Honor Roll for 3rd 9 Weeks

Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Columbia Middle School! Grade 6 All A Lorena Alvarez, Brayan Escobedo, Guadalupe Figueroa, Arlene Frutos, Adrian Gorena, Kaden Hernandez, Ella…

March 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Pioneer 7th & 8th Grade Honor Roll for 3rd nine weeks of 2015-2016 school year

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School! ALL A HONOR ROLL 7th Grade: Olivia Brooke, Kynzie Bullock, Olivia…

March 18, 2016

Achievements, Community, Education

Caston Elementary School 2015-2016 3rd 9 Weeks Honor Roll

Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Caston Elementary School! All As Honor Roll Grade 2 Alexander Ault, Grayson Byrn, Ella Curtis, Adlai Gualtieri, Ean Gunter, Josiah…

March 18, 2016

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, Community, Education

Landis Elementary School 2015-2016 3rd 9 Weeks Honor Roll

Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2015-2016 school year at Landis Elementary School! Kindergarten All Stars Daniela Abarca, Yuritzi Aguilera, Nathan Anaya-Mendez, Brayton Artrip, Alejandra Baltazar-Francisco, Madyson Baumgardner, Braeden Benish,…

March 17, 2016