Summer Library Program
The Fulton County Public Library is preparing for a summer full of reading, activities, and special events, with registration for its 2026 Summer Library Program opening Monday, June 1st. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” will focus on dinosaurs, fossils, and archaeology through a variety of hands-on programs and presentations for all ages. Participants who sign up for the Summer Library Program (SLP) will be eligible for weekly prize drawings. Library patrons can enter by either checking out or
Indiana University Kokomo Spring Dean’s List, Chancellor’s List, Honor Academic Achievement
KOKOMO, Ind. — In the spring 2026 semester, 785 full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12 credit hours throughout the grading period. Students are listed by hometown, and include a student or students from your coverage area. See the complete list here.
Scholarships Offered by the Fulton County Community Foundation
The Fulton County Community Foundation’s summer scholarship application will open on June 1. The application is available at www.nicf.org/fulton-county/scholarships and must be submitted by Thursday, July 2. Several scholarships with varying criteria are available to Fulton County residents pursuing higher education: The Baxter Family Pharmaceutical Scholarship provides educational scholarships for students who are attending an institution of higher learning with particular attention being given to
Foundation Grant Helps Sensory Success Project
The Fulton County Community Foundation granted $2,000 through the Grass Creek Memorial Fund to Columbia Elementary School for their Sensory Success Project. This project helps provide sensory-based learning tools and resources that support all students. Examples include visual aids and tactile items that can be catered to each child individually. Students benefit from sensory activities and learning materials designed to improve focus, communication, emotional regulation, and classroom
