Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) knows career preparation can be expensive. That’s why one of PPEC’s cooperative principles, “Education, Training, and Information,” aims to uplift the next generation of leaders and help them succeed through the co-op’s Children of Members Scholarship Program. First place, $1,000 Local senior Chelsea Erford of Miller City High School received…
WOODLAN HIGH SCHOOL Lucy Gongaware was named Valedictorian (4.34GPA). Her parents are Micki and Jeff Gongaware. She plans to attend Indiana University Fort Wayne pursuing Pre-Dental and Dental Technology. “I chose this field of study because dental has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.” Her extracurricular activities include: soccer,…
FORT WAYNE – Bailey Kelham hit two free throws in the final seconds to lift the Garrett Railroaders to a 50-49 win over Woodlan in Class 3A girls basketball sectional final action Saturday night at Concordia High School. It was a night that saw the Railroaders jump in front early, taking a 20-7 advantage at…
Bob Reynolds, President of the Hoagland Youth League, spoke at the Heritage Lions meeting last night. He gave his extensive history in baseball leadership positions, including being the assistant baseball coach at Heritage High School for 17 years. He became the President of HYL in 2021, and hopes to continue serving the league for many…
Woodlan High School KAYLIN SNYDER was named 2022 Valedictorian of Woodlan High School. Her parents are Aaron and Kelly Snyder. Her GPA is 4.356. After graduation, Kaylin, plans to attend Purdue Fort Wayne to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. “I’ve had the opportunity to intern with many brilliant elementary teachers, including my mom, and…
On September 10th, students from Heritage competed in the Indiana State Horticultural Contest held at Purdue University. The students identified plants, placed judging classes and completed a written examination. In the junior division the team of Myra Berning, Owen Van Horn and Nick Shirey placed 5th. Individual placings are Nick Shirey placed 10th, Myra Berning…
