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NEWS

Making township government work again

01/23/2026

Guillaume-Wenger running for Center Township board to preserve its services

Food as Medicine program accepting sign-ups

01/23/2026

Also, protect your water pipes from low temps; Silver Birch holding Sweetheart Ball

Solar farm gets a pass … this time

01/21/2026

Unannounced road closure incenses emergency responders

SPORTS

Local grapplers perform well at state

01/22/2026

Four girls make the podium in wrestling finals

Lady Kats tame the Tigers

01/15/2026

Kokomo prevails over NW, 66-27

Girl grapplers advance to state

01/12/2026

Eight area wrestlers headed to Indy for finals

Features

Thankful for the legacy of Dr. King

01/19/2026

Who would continue forward, knowing death might await them?

VFW honors students, officers

01/17/2026

Law enforcement, firefighter, teacher of the year named along with top area scholars

IU Kokomo names top scholars

01/16/2026

Fall dean’s list, chancellor’s list, honor academic achievement

Obituaries

Obituaries, January 24, 2026

01/24/2026

Khalil Rashad (AKA) James Dixon, Mark Dale Rudd, Janet Darlene Miller, Greg Alan Wyrick, Robert Lee Williams Jr., Antoinette (Toni) Johnson, Jane Ann Jones, John Joseph McLaughlin Jr.

Obituaries, January 23, 2026

01/23/2026

Lowell Houston Wilson, Gene A. Paschka, Adrian V. Burger, Michael A. Mavrick, Ruth Margaret Mutran

Obituaries, January 22, 2026

01/22/2026

James Riley “Jim” McKinney, Kathleen “Kathey” Ann Robertson, Wilma J. Dennis, Donna Jean Yentes, Raymond Kenneth Tetrault, Sue Ann Mannion, Nicole Lynn Horn, Larry Eugene Nelson, John W. Hambaugh Jr.

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LANTERN PODCASTS

The Unveiling at Blye's Bridal Loft

01/13/2026

It's The Unveiling! Blye's Bridal Loft has a new, exclusive line of bridal dresses available only at Blye's. Offered under the label Marie Ike, these fashions won't be found online or in any stores nearby. In sizes from 0 to 30, these gowns run from the demure to the slightly spicy, from the traditional white and creme to the bolder lavender and gold. And they all were on display at The Unveiling event on Jan. 8.

The Veil: December 23, 2025 -- NYE formals

12/24/2025

This week, Heather and April show off some smart styles for those in search of a dress for New Year's Eve. Check out these affordable formals, perfect for ringing in 2026. Blye's Bridal Loft will be open Sat., Dec. 27, from noon until 4 p.m., Tue., Dec. 30, from noon until 6 p.m., and Wed., Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Catch new episodes of The Veil and review past episodes of the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.

The Veil, December 16, 2025: Something Big Is Brewing!

12/16/2025

This week, the ladies of The Veil drop a few breadcrumbs about something big coming to Blye's Bridal Loft in January 2026! What could it be? They only give hints, but more information is coming soon! Don't miss this episode, and make sure you catch upcoming episodes of The Veil on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network!