NEWS

Buddy Bags hits the road
12/12/2025

Rotary Club donation helps get food to kids every week

IU Kokomo names top employees
12/12/2025

Meredith Dittfield, Susan Wilson recognized for their service

Durham seeking re-election as Center Twp. Trustee
12/10/2025

Andrew Durham, the current Center Township Trustee, officially announced his candidacy for re-election this week. Over the last three years, Durham has focused on strengthening services, improving efficiency, and expanding support for residents, “taking the foundation of a very good office and making it great.”

SPORTS

Outdoors with Bud, December 14, 2025: Which deer to harvest?
12/14/2025

You're in your treestand, and a deer comes walking along its trail. But it is the right deer to harvest? Buck or doe? Are they mature? This week, Bud Fields discusses how to decide when to shoot and which deer you should take. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Western stumbles against Carroll
12/11/2025

Lady Panthers’ late push not enough to down Cougars

Outdoors with Bud, December 7, 2025: Having a Good Hunting Partner
12/07/2025

Hunting alone isn't all it's cracked up to be. Who's going to help you drag that deer out of the woods, after all? This week, Bud Fields discusses the importance of having a hunting partner and what it takes to be a good one. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Features

Mayor picks a holiday winner
12/12/2025

Lennon Deery's Christmas card design chosen in 2025 contest

Our burden bearer
12/12/2025

Facing physical challenges, Barnett surrenders to God

Nu Mu Nu serving breakfast to vets
12/10/2025

This article is brought to you by Blye’s Bridal Loft. Blye’s Bridal and Magnolia Ruth & Co are teaming up for something extraordinary. We are preparing to launch a top secret and spectacular new bridal gown line, and we are searching for models to help bring this vision to life in an upcoming editorial style bridal shoot.

Obituaries

Obituaries, December 14, 2025
12/14/2025

Marilyn Wall, Bedford Junior Johnson

Obituaries, December 13, 2025
12/13/2025

Mindy J. Burge

Obituaries, December 12, 2025
12/12/2025

Barrita “Susie” Holverson, Toni Lynnette Dowden, Laura Louise (Bock) Applegate

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LANTERN PODCASTS

Outdoors with Bud, December 14, 2025: Which deer to harvest?
12/14/2025

You're in your treestand, and a deer comes walking along its trail. But it is the right deer to harvest? Buck or doe? Are they mature? This week, Bud Fields discusses how to decide when to shoot and which deer you should take. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Introducing The Veil, by Blye's Bridal Loft, December 9, 2025
12/09/2025

Welcome to The Veil, a new podcast featuring Blye's Bridal Loft. This ongoing feature will showcase the many dresses and fashions available at Blye's, but even more, it will feature dress-up sessions, young brides selecting their perfect dress, and exclusive apparel you won't find anywhere nearby or online. And who knows? If you shop at Blye's, you might just make an appearance on the show! This is a celebration of women feeling comfortable in their own skin and embracing their beauty. Age, size, and figure mean nothing. It's all about how you feel when you find that perfect dress! Catch new episodes of The Veil and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

Outdoors with Bud, December 7, 2025: Having a Good Hunting Partner
12/07/2025

Hunting alone isn't all it's cracked up to be. Who's going to help you drag that deer out of the woods, after all? This week, Bud Fields discusses the importance of having a hunting partner and what it takes to be a good one. Catch new episodes of Outdoors with Bud and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.