Bridge construction Monday, June 11, 2018 8:14 AM Photo by Scott Trauner. Construction was begun last week on the bridge on Etna Avenue between Waterworks Road and CR200N as part of the Etna Avenue Improvement Project. The closure is expected to last approximately 45 days. A detour has been established and will use Waterworks Road, Ind.-5, Division Road and CR300W. Appropriate detour signage has been installed to guide traffic. Read more about Bridge construction
Riverview Middle School announces honor roll students for entire year Monday, June 11, 2018 8:13 AM Riverview Middle School has announced the following students who have achieved the honor roll for the entire 2017-2018 school year. All A’s Eighth GradeWyatt Couch, Jacob Daugherty, Grace Dill, Josie Eckert, Garret Johnson, Keagan Landrum, Cam McCarver, Harrison Niswander, Isabel Niswander, Clay Richison, Lucas Thorn and Jonathan York. Read more about Riverview Middle School announces honor roll students for entire year
Smart, Brunner earn PHH Guild scholarships Monday, June 11, 2018 8:13 AM Photo provided. Miranda Smart and Kayla Brunner have been awarded scholarships by the Parkview Huntington Hospital Guild. Smart, a rising sophomore studying at Ball State University, Muncie, plans to continue her studies toward a master’s degree in speech pathology at that institution. This is the second time she has been awarded a scholarship by the hospital guild. She is the daughter of Todd and Laura Smart of Huntington. Read more about Smart, Brunner earn PHH Guild scholarships
Salamonie Elementary announces perfect attendance students for 4Q Monday, June 11, 2018 8:11 AM Salamonie Elementary School has announced the following students who have achieved perfect attendance for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. KindergartenKai Bordeaux, Briley Gray, Evelyn Hartman, Alison Herstad, Josie Kern, Eliza Maul, Bailee McDonald, Chason Parent, Naomi Rybolt, Finley Smith, Makayla Smith and Addilee Spillman. First GradeKaidyn Flohr, Jaxie Gray, Adelyn Heim, Josilyn Kelsey, Ashlynn Leist, Gregorey Parsons, Liam Spitler and Nakishia Stout. Read more about Salamonie Elementary announces perfect attendance students for 4Q
Citizens Police Academy set to go Monday, June 11, 2018 8:08 AM The Huntington Police Department, in conjunction with the Huntington University Police Department, is offering its first Citizens Police Academy, which is set to begin on Aug. 29. The classes will be held at Huntington University every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with graduation ceremonies held Oct. 17. Read more about Citizens Police Academy set to go
Local YMCA officially opens new pool patio Monday, June 11, 2018 8:07 AM Photo by Steve Clark. The Parkview Huntington Family YMCA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed pool patio on Wednesday, June 6. “This addition should be a great gathering place for kids, families and Seniors who want to get some sunshine as they are enjoying our aquatics center,” said YMCA CEO and Executive Director Ben Davis. “Whether you’re here for swim lessons, open swim, water exercise class or swim team, we think the new space will get a lot of use.” Read more about Local YMCA officially opens new pool patio
Salamonie Elementary honors all-year perfect attendance students Monday, June 11, 2018 8:03 AM Salamonie Elementary School has announced the following students who have achieved perfect attendance for the entire 2017-2018 school year. Fifth GradeJordan Flood, Landon Green, Cameron Moore, Lola Ann Smith and Brodee Swaidner. Fourth GradeAnna Clampitt, Kaitlynn Gardner, Hannah Helms and Ava Markley. Third GradeNora McDaniel. First GradeLiam Spitler. KindergartenBailee McDonald, Finley Smith and Makayla Smith. Read more about Salamonie Elementary honors all-year perfect attendance students
17 graduate recently from HC Leadership Academy Monday, June 11, 2018 8:01 AM Photo provided. Huntington County Leadership Academy recently graduated 17 people from the 2018 Purdue Extension Community Leadership class The group has been meeting since January to develop and strengthen leadership skills and learn more about Huntington County. Read more about 17 graduate recently from HC Leadership Academy
Number of locals graduate from Ivy Tech recently Monday, June 11, 2018 8:00 AM Ivy Tech Community College has announced the spring 2018 dean’s list for the Fort Wayne campus and Warsaw site. The dean’s list, prepared and published each term, gives recognition to students who are degree-seeking, achieve a minimum 3.50 grade point average in non-academic skills advancement courses with no Ds or Fs, earn six or more Ivy Tech Credits during the semester and have earned at least 12 non-academic skills advancement credits during their course of study. Those students are: AndrewsTravis Koontz. Read more about Number of locals graduate from Ivy Tech recently
Churches collaborate to give Zanesville youth a variety of activities to keep busy this summer Monday, June 11, 2018 7:59 AM Photo by Steve Clark. The Zanesville Youth Program is currently being held every Tuesday and Thursday through July 5. The program, which offers summertime activities, is a collaboration between Zanesville United Meth-odist Church, Zanesville Church of God and Zanesville United Brethren Church. It is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade, with youth in middle school and high school invited to serve as junior leaders that look after younger participants. College-aged individuals serve as coaches that help oversee the program. Read more about Churches collaborate to give Zanesville youth a variety of activities to keep busy this summer
10 area students graduate from Trine University on May 5 Monday, June 11, 2018 7:58 AM More than 900 Trine University students earned degrees and were recognized at the university’s Commencement ceremony on May 5. Area students among the graduates included: Cameron Buzzard, of Warren, who graduated with a degree in exercise science-pre phys therapy 3+3. Kole Hale, of Warren, who graduated with a degree in biology. Corben Havener, of Zanesville, who graduated with a degree in sport management. Doyle King, of Huntington, who graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. Read more about 10 area students graduate from Trine University on May 5
Roanoke Elementary School names all-year attendance Monday, June 11, 2018 7:57 AM Roanoke Elementary School has announced the following students who have achieved perfect attendance for the entire 2017-2018 school year. Fifth GradeViolet Lee. Fourth GradeHannah Augspurger and Emma Kelsey. Third GradeColton Lee, Brady Love and Graison Sexton. Second GradeEmmett Brown and Ambrea Milton. First GradeRyker Holzinger. KindergartenHadley Blair, Stella Castle and Jacob Till. Read more about Roanoke Elementary School names all-year attendance
Pathfinder staff attends conference Monday, June 11, 2018 7:56 AM Pathfinder Services has announced it sent staff to the Rural LISC Seminar, an annual national conference for rural community development professionals. This year’s seminar was held in Washington, D.C. May 15 to 18 and provided opportunities to visit with congressional representatives on Capitol Hill; gain valuable insight into ways to improve communities in the wake of natural disasters; and offered networking opportunities with rural colleagues from around the country. Read more about Pathfinder staff attends conference
Riverview announces students who achieved all-year perfect attendance Monday, June 11, 2018 7:55 AM Riverview Middle School has announced the following students who have achieved perfect attendance for the entire 2017-2018 school year. They are: Sixth GradeZachary Bishop, Jason Brown, Xavier Carl, Andrew Crider, Kaysin Dennis, Izaya Dunno, Addison Fagan, Carmyn Horn, Kinlee Landrum, Alyvia Meyer, Kyleigh Nall, Lucie Smith, Calvin Turner and Cayden Voght. Read more about Riverview announces students who achieved all-year perfect attendance
Salamonie names all-year honor roll Monday, June 11, 2018 7:55 AM Salamonie Elementary School has announced the following students who have achieved the honor roll for the entire 2017-2018 school year. They are: All A’s Fifth GradeJackson Barlow, Javin Gray, Kayda Newman, Joseph Shively, Haley Smith and Maleah Warpup. Read more about Salamonie names all-year honor roll