NEWS

WNBA’s Holdsclaw headlines Doing the Dream
01/08/2026

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​Community Foundation earns $100k Lilly grant
01/07/2026

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Council plays politics with its own
01/06/2026

Jeff Plough loses board appointment after falling out of favor; questions emerge about city hall construction project

SPORTS

An IncREDible Journey
01/09/2026

Three Howard County graduates fill roles with Indiana University Football

WNBA’s Holdsclaw headlines Doing the Dream
01/08/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. A new year brings new opportunities, and this one is just for you, Class of 2026! Our general scholarships application is available through March 1. Fill out just ONE application and you’ll then be matched to the scholarships you qualify for! Find our application portal at www.cfhoward.org/scholarships.

SADD Raising HOPE Jan. 10
01/08/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. A new year brings new opportunities, and this one is just for you, Class of 2026! Our general scholarships application is available through March 1. Fill out just ONE application and you’ll then be matched to the scholarships you qualify for! Find our application portal at www.cfhoward.org/scholarships.

Features

Faith the size of a mustard seed
01/09/2026

Facing pain and few answers, grasping His garment made a difference

Park Band performs Jan. 18
01/08/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. A new year brings new opportunities, and this one is just for you, Class of 2026! Our general scholarships application is available through March 1. Fill out just ONE application and you’ll then be matched to the scholarships you qualify for! Find our application portal at www.cfhoward.org/scholarships.

SADD Raising HOPE Jan. 10
01/08/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. A new year brings new opportunities, and this one is just for you, Class of 2026! Our general scholarships application is available through March 1. Fill out just ONE application and you’ll then be matched to the scholarships you qualify for! Find our application portal at www.cfhoward.org/scholarships.

Obituaries

Obituaries, January 9, 2025
01/09/2026

Lois Ann Ousley, Richard “Rick” Allan Schmid, Joyce Ann Johnston, Marilyn Fortson Wall, Cathy L. McDermott (Rohrs), Jack Edward Countryman, Robert “Bob” Lee Woods, Sharon Kay Bagwell, Barbra Busch

Obituaries, January 8, 2026
01/08/2026

Richard Gene "Dick" Rominger, Jennalee Appleton, Kent Allen Beard, Shirley Jean Lawson, Sergio Flores Verdad Ixta, Mona Lee Martin Swinehart, Maurice Gene Ingram, Jane Ann Tochterman

Obituaries, January 7, 2026
01/07/2026

Ronald "Barney" Eugene Pence, John E. Nantroup, John Robert Kinsella, Sharon Sue Brouillard, Heidi Vaughn, Orville Roger Lee, Helen Ardelia Bolin, LaRae Jonell Conwell, Nancy Joyce Young

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LANTERN PODCASTS

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!

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.