Ivy Tech offering ‘Work Ethic’ scholarships

KOKOMO, Ind. — Applications are being accepted from seniors at 12 area high schools for a new scholarship aimed at rewarding graduates who are earning the Indiana Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) along with their diploma. One student from each…

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Landis robotics teams headed to State competition

Landis Elementary School has two VEX IQ robotics teams headed to State this Saturday, March 9th. Roaring Robotix Team 12086B made State back in December when they won the Excellence Award at Franklin’s robotics competition. Roaring Robotix Team 12086E made…

Officials considering upgrades to Heritage Park area

Local leaders are hopeful that a new program might be the catalyst for a collaborative project that’s been evolving for several years. The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network’s Regional Cultivation Fund will award up to $100,000 per planning grant award and…

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City among state’s best for families, retirees

Logansport is becoming a statistical oasis in measures of quality of life. In the second annual rankings by HomeSnacks.net, the city has risen from 13th to eighth place in the rankings for the best communities in Indiana to retire. The…

Shortest month long on activity in Logansport

We’ve invited Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell to share updates from the city in a monthly column. While many welcomed the opening of B&K West and the Sycamore Drive-In for the year in February, Logansport had plenty of things happening that…

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More streetlighting coming to Heartland

Logansport Redevelopment Commission members have approved an appropriation that will extend a lighted welcome mat into the city. The commission appropriated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) dollars from the Gateway TIF District for the installation of streetlights from the East Main…

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LHS Scholar named ‘Citizen of Week’

An active Logansport High School senior has received a significant national honor. Lucas Pickens has been named a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarships. He now moves on in a competition with 7,500 outstanding high school students who will be…

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IU Kokomo honors December 2018 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. –  One hundred eighty-six Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in December 2018. The graduates represent 24 Indiana counties, two states, and Saudi Arabia. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Albany Brenda Kay Cross, Bachelor…