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Community, Education, Events

Traveling exhibit honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

INDIANAPOLIS – Three students were honored with scholarship awards as part of Ivy Tech Community College’s Inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Project. The Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Legacy Project is an ARTIvism exhibition that honors the legacy…

January 16, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Lewis Cass Jr.-Sr. High School students who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Shaye Blickenstaff, Gannon Davis, Isaiah Humiston, Kade Mennen, Makayla Merrill, Tristin…

January 16, 2017

Community

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings and Events

Monday, January 16, 2017 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The president encourages all Americans to observe this day with appropriate civic, community, and service projects in honor of Dr. King and to visit www.MLKDay.gov to find Martin Luther King,…

January 13, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Galveston Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Semester 2016-2017

Congratulations to the following Galveston Elementary School students who made the honor roll for the first semester of the 2016-2017 school year. “A” Honor Roll 4th Grade: Jaylynn Elpers, Tanner Goltz, Nolan Hahn, Delaney Hill, Riley Johnson, Morgan Leicht, Raelynn…

January 13, 2017

Community

2017 500 Festival Volunteer Registration Opens

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, announced Wednesday that registration is open for the 2017 500 Festival Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group. Each year, the…

January 12, 2017

Community

Annual Girl Scout cookie sale starts January 13

Have you been waiting patiently all year for your favorite Girl Scout cookies to go on sale? Well, the wait is almost over! The annual cookie sale in the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana council begins on Friday, January 13.…

January 12, 2017

Community

Ivy Tech Kokomo Region dedicates Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project

KOKOMO, Ind. — A group of Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region leaders and supporters gathered Monday to formally dedicate an installation of artwork featuring Kokomo Opalescent Glass as an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project. The project was approved by…

January 11, 2017

Community

Logansport High School accepting nominations for Hall of Distinction

Logansport High School is currently taking nominations for the annual Hall of Distinction. This honor is reserved for LHS graduates who have distinguished themselves through outstanding accomplishment on a local, state, or national level of prominence. Graduates are not eligible…

January 11, 2017

Community, Events

Tickets on sale through Jan. 20 for Ivy Tech’s annual celebration of MLK legacy

KOKOMO, Ind. – Tickets are on sale now for Ivy Tech Community College’s annual community banquet in celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s edition will feature Emmy Award-winning television personality, best-selling author, and inspirational…

January 11, 2017

Achievements, Community

Logansport resident crowned Mrs. Indiana Plus America 2017

Tia Justice is the newly crowned Mrs. Indiana Plus America 2017 and will be competing at the Miss Plus America pageant this July in Dallas, Texas for the chance to be crowned Mrs Plus America. Her platform, and passion, is…

January 11, 2017

Community, Education, Events

Ivy Tech’s Logansport campus preparing for seventh annual scholarship fundraiser

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region’s Logansport campus will host its seventh annual scholarship fundraiser Feb. 11. The For the Love of Education Valentine’s Ball will feature the Jhonny and Sallie Show; live and silent auctions featuring…

January 10, 2017

Community, Government

Governor Holcomb Signs Day 1 Executive Order Creating New Position to Attack Indiana’s Drug Epidemic

INDIANAPOLIS – Hours after taking office, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed 11 executive orders, including one that creates a new position to lead Indiana’s efforts to curb the drug crisis: Indiana’s Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement. The…

January 10, 2017

Community, Education

Ivy Tech Logansport sets welding certification course for spring

KOKOMO, Ind. — Registration is open for a spring session of Ivy Tech Community College’s 12-week training program in welding in Logansport. The hands-on training begins Feb. 20. The American Welding Society (AWS) Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding course prepares…

January 10, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 2nd 9 Weeks of 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Landis Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 2nd nine weeks of the 2016-2017 school year: Kindergarten All Stars Nathan Anaya-Mendez, Gabryella Ashby, Ariana Avila Ochoa, Braelyn Beckman, Carlos Bueno, Kadreyan Delk, Abigail Duffy,…

January 10, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

1st Semester Honor Roll for Pioneer Jr.-Sr. High 7th & 8th graders – 2016-2017 School Year

Congratulations to the following Pioneer Jr.-Sr. High School 7th and 8th grade students who made the 1st semester honor roll for the 2016-2017 school year. ALL A HONOR ROLL 7th Grade: Ryan Adams, Brandon Cearing, Mason Hinkle, Yamilette Martinez, Faith…

January 10, 2017

Community, Events

Third annual Wild Indiana Outdoors set for Jan. 14 and 15 in Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Preparations are under way in Kokomo for the third annual “Wild Indiana Outdoors,” an expo designed to have something to interest just about everyone, whether you have an interest in the great outdoors or not. The two-day…

January 9, 2017

Community

Logansport accepting proposals for Mount Hope Cemetery master plan

The City of Logansport, Indiana will accept proposals for the creation of a long-term master plan for Mount Hope Cemetery, the third-largest municipal cemetery in the state of Indiana. The scope of the work will include but not limit the…

January 9, 2017

Achievements, Community, Education

Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing inducts new students into program

KOKOMO, Ind. —Nearly 50 future nurses took the first steps toward their careers, with induction into the prestigious Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing. During a ceremony Wednesday, January 4 in Havens Auditorium, 48 students received certificates commemorating their achievement and…

January 9, 2017

Community, Events

Keith Urban to Headline Firestone Legends Day Concert on May 27

INDIANAPOLIS – Four-time Grammy winner Keith Urban will headline the annual Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 27, the day before the 101st Indy 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Tickets go on-sale Monday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.…

January 9, 2017

Community, Government

Public invited to attend swearing-in ceremony for Indiana governor, state officials

Eric Holcomb will be sworn in as the 51st governor of Indiana on Monday, January 9. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Attorney General Curtis Hill, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick and recently appointed Auditor Tera Klutz will also be sworn…

January 8, 2017