NEWS

What's Happening This Week? July 26-Aug. 1, 2026
07/26/2026

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Dangerous intersections draw commissioners’ attention
07/22/2026

Lipinski pushes for solution at 750W; Bray advocates for changes at 850E, 50S

In search of a voting center
07/22/2026

Indiana Wesleyan returns as polling location; government building insufficient, commissioners say

Solidarity is where...

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SPORTS

Little Dribblers big on fundamentals
07/24/2026

Carver's youth basketball program laying the foundation for the future

Curl leads Chubs to top
07/13/2026

Walk-off magic sends Creek Chubs into first place

Creek Chubs offer more than baseball
06/30/2026

Theme nights, fireworks draw crowds while team struggles to find wins

Features

Coming Soon to a Place Near You
07/26/2026

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Gospel concert to benefit Samaritan Caregivers
07/23/2026

Also, Samaritan Caregivers offering mums

‘Spirit & Truth’ screening at Sycamore Reformed
07/23/2026

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Obituaries

Obituaries, July 24, 2026
07/24/2026

Barbara Ann Sparks Dodd, Frank B. Johns, Ilene Lucille Waters, Gary Hotsinpiller Sr., Wanita Eilene Bowley, Frances Constance Knight

Obituaries, July 23, 2026
07/23/2026

Patti Jo Elliott, Max Cleon Unger, Rayzhanae D. Lindsey, Carol J. (Schaeffer) Brown

Pet Obituary, July 22, 2026
07/22/2026

Mr. Kitters

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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!