NEWS

Haynes-Apperson turns 50
06/13/2026

Anniversary edition of annual festival packed with activities

Storm drops trees on Kokomo
06/12/2026

Somers Park damage (Center Township Trustee’s Office)

Center Twp. Trustee recognized for outstanding service
06/12/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market. Kokomo is recovering from the storm, and fortunately the Market will be open for business as usual on Sat., June 13, from 9 a.m. until noon. Make the trip to the corner of Washington and Mulberry streets to pick up delicious baked goods, fresh produce, a variety of flowers and plants for the garden, and so much more!

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SPORTS

Kokomo, Western shine at unified sectional
06/11/2026

Wildkats race through IHSAA competition, finishing fifth at state

Kokomo stands out at track finals
06/09/2026

Wildkats earn medals, set records at state track and field championships

Chubs look to drop losing habit
06/05/2026

Disappointing homestand could turn against Chillicothe on Friday

Features

Haynes-Apperson turns 50
06/13/2026

Anniversary edition of annual festival packed with activities

Center Twp. Trustee recognized for outstanding service
06/12/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market. Kokomo is recovering from the storm, and fortunately the Market will be open for business as usual on Sat., June 13, from 9 a.m. until noon. Make the trip to the corner of Washington and Mulberry streets to pick up delicious baked goods, fresh produce, a variety of flowers and plants for the garden, and so much more!

Relay for Life celebrates 30 years
06/12/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market. Kokomo is recovering from the storm, and fortunately the Market will be open for business as usual on Sat., June 13, from 9 a.m. until noon. Make the trip to the corner of Washington and Mulberry streets to pick up delicious baked goods, fresh produce, a variety of flowers and plants for the garden, and so much more!

Obituaries

Obituaries, June 13, 2026
06/13/2026

Crystal M. Kuebel, Scott Patrick Michael, John H. Crow Jr., Carolyn Sue (Batey) Budd, Bonita J. Aerne, Patricia Lou Bohannon, John L Day, Frances “Jeanne” Sipahigil

Obituaries, June 12, 2026
06/12/2026

Barbara S. Warner, Barbara Joy Lake (Pyecroft), Timothy Mark “Tim” Pullen, Luka Alexander Marner

Obituaries, June 11, 2026
06/11/2026

Michelle Ann Rodriguez, Mary Elizabeth Hinkle, Michael A. Mims, Alexander “Xander” Thomas Majors, David Benjamin “Ben” Majors, Timothy Allen McAninch, James Robert “Jim” Butcher, Mary Ann Duncan

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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!