Also, The Wyman Group offering $25,000 in grants; SBA offering loans for drought losses
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On Jan. 5, at approximately 12:04 p.m., officers of the Kokomo Police Department responded to the intersection of Apperson Way and Vaile for a personal injury accident. Officers arrived and located one vehicle that was struck in the intersection. The second vehicle fled the scene prior to officers arriving. The vehicle that left the scene is a white 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee.
The injured driver was transported to a local hospital and was treated for injuries sustained as a result of this accident.
If anyone has additional information pertaining to this case, contact Captain Bruce D. Rood #332 at 765-456-7332 (brood@cityofkokomo.org) or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at 765-456-7017. You can also leave an anonymous tip by using the tip411 app, or you can contact the Kokomo Police Department at 765-457-1105. You may qualify for a cash reward by calling Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS with your anonymous tip.
Remember, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Wyman Group offering $25,000 in grants
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Wyman Group is proud to announce a $25,000 community grant initiative designed to support local nonprofit organizations that serve and strengthen the community.
As part of this milestone celebration, The Wyman Group will direct grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to qualifying nonprofits. All local nonprofit organization are encouraged to apply by completing a simple application, available on The Wyman Group’s website or Facebook page.
Applications must be submitted no later than Fri., Feb. 6, 2026, with grant recipients to be announced by early March 2026.
“We understand the profound impact nonprofit organizations have on our community,” said Paul Wyman, President of The Wyman Group. “They are often on the frontlines, serving those in need, supporting the arts, and helping make our community the special place we are proud to call home, all while operating with limited resources.
“Many of our Realtors actively serve on nonprofit boards and volunteer their time, talent, and treasure to these causes. This grant initiative is a natural way extension of our long-standing commitment to community support and a meaningful way for us to say thank you.”
The grant program reflects The Wyman Group’s belief that a thriving community is built through collaboration, generosity, and share purpose; values that have guided the company since its founding 20 years ago. For more information, and to apply, visit The Wyman Group’s website or Facebook page.
SBA offering loans for drought losses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Indiana who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning Sept. 30, 2025.
The disaster declaration covers the counties of Adams, Allen, Blackford, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Dekalb, Delaware, Fulton, Grant, Hamilton, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, Madison, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, Randolph, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Wabash, Wayne, Wells, White and Whitley in Indiana as well as Darke, Defiance, Mercer, Paulding and Van Wert counties in Ohio.
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.
“Through a declaration by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, SBA provides critical financial assistance to help communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “We’re pleased to offer loans to small businesses and private nonprofits impacted by these disasters.”
The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as four percent for small businesses and 3.625 percent for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.
To apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is Aug. 31, 2026.