NEWS

Water company issuing PFAS credits
10/06/2026

Also, Circle of Ivy announces $20,000 in grants; Bona Vista All-Abilities Prom, Oct. 9; Trunktoberfest at Judson Road Christian, Oct. 30

What's Happening This Week?
10/04/2026

Click below to see events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Oct. 4-10, 2026!

Duke Foundation awards $50,000 in grants
10/02/2026

Also, Southside Christian holding giveaway; Greentown Historical Society dinner, Nov. 12; Dueling Pianos rocks Ivy Tech Logansport; DSI recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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SPORTS

Eastern dethrones Lady Kings
10/06/2026

Lady Comets varsity volleyball downs Lewis Cass in straight sets

Cougars cruise the canal
10/05/2026

IU Kokomo places second at IU Indianapolis Regatta

Lady Tigers bounce Kokomo
09/30/2026

Northwestern volleyball spikes Lady Kats in straight sets

Features

The art of (really) short film
10/05/2026

KHCPL’s sixth annual 48-Hour Film Contest rolls out some gems

When grace is blocked
10/05/2026

We can know His word, yet not let it reach our hearts

Coming Soon to a Place Near You
10/04/2026

Click the link below to see events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from Oct. 11, 2026, and beyond!

Obituaries

Obituaries, October 6, 2026
10/06/2026

Bethany Anne Reynolds, Charles William Lindley, G. Pauline Prewitt, Judith E. Featherstone, Dwayne Kent Prifogle, Tyrone J. Cannon, Mary Frances Brooks, William Henry Barnard

Obituaries, October 5, 2026
10/05/2026

Andrew Ryan McLeod, Sherry Dawn VanderZwaag, Matthew James Kistler, Elsie Kay McKee, Phillip J. Clingenpeel, Gilda Aileen Roberts, Jay D. Oyler, Steven Dale Freeman, Wanda Louise Gullion

Obituaries, October 2, 2026
10/02/2026

Angela Louise Chamness, Gregory Mack King, Blair Jacob Patchett

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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!