United Way helps file taxes for hundreds
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Stellantis to hold electronics recycling event
Stellantis’ four Kokomo-area manufacturing facilities invite the local community to celebrate Earth Day, Sat., April 26, by bringing old electronics to their Electronic Waste Recycling Day.
The Lamp, April 17, 2025: Community Foundation Part 3
This week, Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey is joined by Emily Hemersbach from the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties to discuss the purpose of the foundation. Catch new episodes of The Lamp and review past episodes on the Kokomo Lantern Podcast Network.
Tea Party to march on governor's mansion
The Coalition of Central Indiana Tea Parties, along with Indy Tea Party North, Indy Defenders of Liberty West, Lafayette Citizens in Action, and concerned citizens across the state, are calling on all Hoosiers to join a public rally at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, outside the Governor’s Mansion on North Meridian Street (between 46th and 49th Streets in Indianapolis).
Cass County College & Career Expo April 22
The doors of Logansport High School’s Berry Bowl will be open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, for the annual Cass County College & Career Expo. The public is invited to attend the event where more than 40 central Indiana employers and 20 Indiana colleges and universities will be available to meet with prospective employees and students.
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IU Kokomo Psychology professor earns W. George Pinnell Award for exceptional service
A rustling in Russiaville
Dancing, walking, running fill the streets of tight-knit town
Two arrested in connection with OD death
On April 16, 2024, the Kokomo Police Department Patrol Division responded to a southside home in reference to a report of an unconscious/unresponsive female. The female was deceased, and the Howard County Coroner’s office responded and assisted with the investigation.
Alliance hosts Korean delegation
Also, flowers returning to downtown
New fire station moving forward
Station 6 being rebuilt on same site along Ind. 931
Ivy Tech Kokomo blows past Ivy Tech Day goal
Also, Kokomo Area Career & Networking Fair set for April 15
The Lamp, April 10, 2025
This week, Howard County Historical Society executive director Anne Shaw joins Kokomo Lantern publisher Pat Munsey to talk about the six inductees into the Howard County Hall of Legends Class of 2025. Honorees include Eddie Bethea, Richard Blacklidge, Jonathan Russell, Sally Tuttle, Dr. Mary E. Wilson, and R. L. Young. Tickets are still available for the Hall of Legends ceremony, which takes place in Hingst Hall on the Ivy Tech Kokomo campus. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased by visiting www.hchistory.org.
Dark energy and spring galaxies
IUK Observatory open house, April 13
Local protestors demand 'Hands Off!'
Residents opposed to policies of President Trump march in solidarity across nation
IU Kokomo students show at Statehouse
Student researchers, faculty share impact of their work in Regionals at the Rotunda
KPD searching for an old blue truck
Also, Apperson Way to close April 9
Duke says call before you dig
Ready to dig? Duke Energy reminds residents to call 811 before beginning spring digging projects. National Safe Digging Month emphasizes the critical need to call 811 to ensure utility lines are properly marked before starting any digging projects.
Stellantis EV infrastructure wins engineering competition
Clark Dietz, Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement. They will be recognized at the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for designing stormwater and roadway improvements to support construction of the $6.3-billion Stellantis Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Plant in Kokomo, Ind.
Duke Energy urges storm preparation
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Street closures coming along Ind. 931
North Washington closes April 4
IDEM holding public hearing on Jaewon air quality permit
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Jerry Paul honored for life of service
National Dust Off Association joined by Governor, City of Kokomo, Howard Co. Commissioners in recognizing veteran for his work at home and abroad
Go Green on First Friday
Downtown Association reduces paper use for monthly event