Strawberry Festival packs downtown
Thousands celebrate summer's arrival in Kokomo with a favorite treat

Thousands celebrate summer's arrival in Kokomo with a favorite treat
United Way awards more than $100k in grants to local nonprofits
Four strategic hires enhance bank's retail, commercial lending, mortgage services, and HR capabilities
Kokomo observes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Emerald Green advances to June 17 plan commission for site approval
Amber Jordan opens the Kokomo Antique Mall June 6
New dean to lead IUK School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
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Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) is proud to announce that it has been named a recipient of the Indiana Bankers Association’s (IBA) Commitment to Community (C2C) Award, a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding community service and outreach by Indiana banks. CFB won in the category of banks with assets between $750 million and $3 billion.
Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating $200,000 to its Share the Light Fund to support customers facing financial hardship this summer. The funding aims to help families and individuals manage their energy costs amid rising temperatures and higher energy use.
CreatINg Livable Communities, a partnership between AARP Indiana and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), will continue to benefit Hoosiers aged 50 and over for another year.
The Howard County Coroner’s Office investigated 76 deaths in the first quarter of 2025. Of those cases, 42 were determined to be due to natural causes. There were eight deaths by suicide, 25 accidental deaths, and one death with the cause undetermined. The coroner’s office also reviewed an additional 33 direct release cases.
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Center Township Trustee hosts service providers giving out food, phones to public
Volunteers assist United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties with its Buddy Bags program, which feeds more than 100 children locally every week during the school year.
Amy Jarecki appointed as Dean of Students
City’s free bicycle rental has something for everyone this summer
State police looking into May 24 demise of inmate Amanda Sullivan
Antonio Filosa formerly served as CEO for company's Brazil operations and Jeep in the U.S.
Stellantis/Samsung joint venture recognizes union for 420 workers
Kokomo radio station shutting down, Z92.5 relocated as station building goes up for sale
Sixteen staffers take a step up the banking ladder
More than 30 inducted into honor societies for 2024-2025 excellence
Deputy William Cline named Deputy of the Year at inspection ceremony