United REMC to offer free bus trip to Washington for students Thursday, February 3, 2011 8:12 AM High school juniors whose parents are members of United REMC have a chance to join other Indiana youth on a trip to Washington, DC, this summer. United REMC is now taking applications for this annual all-expense paid trip this coming June, as part of the 2011 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Read more about United REMC to offer free bus trip to Washington for students
Safety council taking registration for Feb. 9 program Thursday, February 3, 2011 8:10 AM The Huntington County Safety Council is now accepting registrations for the program, "Bloodborne Pathogens - Everything You Need to Know," to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Huntington University Ha-becker Dining Commons. The program will be presented by Diane Casey, of Parkview Occupational Health, and Chris Mabie, of Premier Medical Waste. Reservations should be made with Holly Sale, at 355-3203, by fax at 355-3236 or e-mail to holly.sale@parkviewcom. Read more about Safety council taking registration for Feb. 9 program
YMCA members can exercise for prizes Thursday, February 3, 2011 8:01 AM The Parkview Huntington YMCA is offering its members a chance to win prizes for their physical activity between Feb. 7 and April 3. YMCA members participating in the Y-Athlon will track their mileage in swimming, running and biking. Prizes will be awarded for completing designated mileage in each event. Read more about YMCA members can exercise for prizes
Overby completes basic Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:53 AM Photo provided. Air Force Airman Mykel E. Overby graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Overby is a 2004 graduate of Huntington North High School and is the son of Gerald Overby, of Huntington. Read more about Overby completes basic
Daugherty is Riverview’s spelling champ Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:50 AM Photo provided. Riverview Middle School held its spelling bee Jan. 6 and 7. Sixth-grader Sam Daugherty was crowned champion after correctly spelling "diatribe." He is the son of Chad and Deb Daugherty, of Huntington.The runner-up was William Murray. He is the son of John and Teresa Murray, of Huntington.Twenty-one students competed in the bee. Read more about Daugherty is Riverview’s spelling champ
Wallace on fall dean’s list at ISU Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:49 AM Huntington resident Rachel Wallace was recently named to the dean's list at Indiana State University in Terre Haute for the fall 2010 semester. To be eligible for the dean's list, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Read more about Wallace on fall dean’s list at ISU
LaMar is top speller at Andrews Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:46 AM Photo provided. Kaitlyn LaMar won the Andrews Elementary fifth-grade Spelling Bee on Jan. 7. LaMar correctly spelled "yokel." The runner-up was Harley Donally. LaMar will compete in the County Spelling Bee on Monday, Feb. 7, at Huntington University. Read more about LaMar is top speller at Andrews
Martinez wins school spelling bee Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:35 AM Photo provided. Anthony Martinez was crowned winner of Horace Mann Elementary School's Spelling Bee on Monday, Jan. 10. Martinez captured the title by correctly spelling "quarterback." He is the son of Linda Martinez. Jake Fowler, son of Marc and Pam Fowler, was the runner-up. The win qualifies Martinez to participate in the Huntington County Spelling Bee, which will be held on Monday, Feb. 7. Read more about Martinez wins school spelling bee
Mower makes dean’s list Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:34 AM Anderson University has announced its dean's list for the fall 2010 semester. Kayleigh Mower, of Huntington, was named to the list. A student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0. Read more about Mower makes dean’s list
Crestview musicians earn awards at ISSMA contest Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:32 AM The regional ISSMA Solo & Ensemble contest was held Saturday, Jan. 29 at Bellmont High School in Decatur. Several Crestview Middle School students participated in the competition in groups I-V. Results are as follows: Voice Solo• Samantha Kirk - Silver in Group V.• Alix Latta - Gold in Group V.• Jaycee Thorn - Gold in Group V.• Jenayle McIntyre - Gold in Group V.• Jowaun Scher - Silver in Group IV. Read more about Crestview musicians earn awards at ISSMA contest
Psi Iota Xi to award multiple scholarships Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:30 AM Phi Chapter of Psi Iota Xi Sorority is now accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded during the 2011-12 academic year. The chapter will award scholarships totaling several thousand dollars, including: • The Marjorie Bayless Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a student majoring in the field of speech and hearing. • The Anne Pfister Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a female student majoring in business. • The Mildred Briggs Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a student majoring in education. Read more about Psi Iota Xi to award multiple scholarships
Keenon, Woolard earn Optimist youth awards Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:19 AM Photo provided. Huntington Catholic students Chrysa Keenon and Olivia Woolard were presented with youth appreciation awards for the month of January by the Optimist Club of Huntington. Keenon, an eighth-grader, is involved in basketball, volleyball, Girl Scouts, choir, drama club and has been named to the honor roll. She is the daughter of Bruce and Linda Keenon. Read more about Keenon, Woolard earn Optimist youth awards
Trivia buffs invited to test knowledge at HCS event Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:17 AM Huntington Catholic School will host its second annual trivia night on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 23 1/2 E. Market St., Huntington. To register a table of 10, call the school office at 356-2320 or contact Andy Zay at 356-1588 or azay@sbcglobal.net. There is a fee per table, and cash prizes will be awarded to the "smartest" table. Proceeds will benefit Huntington Catholic School. Read more about Trivia buffs invited to test knowledge at HCS event
Lincoln Elementary School awards recognition to honor roll students Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:15 AM Lincoln Elementary School has announced the names of students who earned honor roll status for the second quarter of the 2010-11 school years.Honor roll students are: All A's Third GradeMichael Harris, Hunter Heacock, Christina Klefeker, Emma McNally, Dylan Oswalt, Skyler Rice, Ashlynn Snow, Sydney Wechsler and Mikayla Williams. Fourth GradeJacob Bruce and Lucas Stouder. Read more about Lincoln Elementary School awards recognition to honor roll students
Huntington North students receive academic recognition Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:09 AM Huntington North High School has announced those students who have made the honor roll for the first semester of the 2010-11 school year. They are: All A's Read more about Huntington North students receive academic recognition