NEWS

Summer food program starts June 3
05/16/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market. Happy Saturday, everyone! It’s a great day to visit the Market! Make sure to head to the intersection of Mulberry and Washington streets today, May 16, from 9 a.m. until noon for the next farmers market! Check out dozens of booths from local vendors, selling plants and produce, meats and treats, crafts and cookies, and so much more!

Leadership Kokomo celebrates Class of 2026
05/16/2026

This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market. Happy Saturday, everyone! It’s a great day to visit the Market! Make sure to head to the intersection of Mulberry and Washington streets today, May 16, from 9 a.m. until noon for the next farmers market! Check out dozens of booths from local vendors, selling plants and produce, meats and treats, crafts and cookies, and so much more!

Community First Bank hires Joshua Hopper
05/16/2026

Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) is pleased to announce the hire of Joshua Hopper as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Group Manager. Hopper brings more than 20 years of banking experience to CFB, with leadership experience spanning commercial lending, operations, and risk management. He leverages his extensive background to support the bank’s commercial clients, fostering strong relationships and helping businesses achieve sustainable growth.

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SPORTS

NW plays David to Kokomo’s Goliath
05/13/2026

Tigers put run rule on Wildkats, 13-1

Russiaville kicks off baseball season
04/30/2026

Opening Day parade defies the weather for launch of 60th season

Lady Tigers crush Comets
04/28/2026

Northwestern tops Eastern, 9-0, in softball action

Features

From eSports to Big Business
05/15/2026

IU Kokomo computer science senior plans MBA as next step

‘Disaster!’ strikes Kokomo Civic Theatre
05/13/2026

Passengers Shirley (Joni DeLon) and Maury (Scott Foster)

Free meal from Morning Star
05/13/2026

Morning Star Church offers a free meal to the community on the third Tuesday of each month at Bon Air Park, 2500 N. Purdum St. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a meal, fellowship, and good company. The meal is served at the shelter in the park.

Obituaries

Obituaries, May 16, 2026
05/16/2026

Christopher Ty “Chris” Kwiek, Dorothy Lee Purvis

Obituaries, May 15, 2026
05/15/2026

Beth S. Bokhart, Carol Ann (Kowalski) Smith, Joseph “Joe” Clinton Cragun, Shirley Ann Gross (Espe)

Obituaries, May 14, 2026
05/14/2026

Johnnie (Margaret) Tryon, Raymie James Smith, John Thomas Retz, Steve Sharpe, Gwen M. Wisler-Smith, Jill Ann Edgar

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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!