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What's Happening This Week, July 5-11, 2026
07/05/2026

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America 250 climaxes in Kokomo
07/02/2026

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HoME provides 10,000 meals in June
07/01/2026

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SPORTS

Creek Chubs offer more than baseball
06/30/2026

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

Kingston Classic takes over country club
06/26/2026

IU Kokomo golf outing raises scholarships for student athletes

Youth baseball enters championship season
06/23/2026

Russiaville teams battling for city, league titles

Features

Festivals fill downtown
07/07/2026

Haynes-Apperson, Juneteenth share space as crowds enjoy music, parades, and more

Quick, but not hurried
07/06/2026

When we rush, we overlook details, ignore warning signs, and allow our emotions to make decisions

The Birth of Flight in Highland Park
07/06/2026

Kokomo Park Band returns July 8 with instrument petting zoo

Obituaries

Obituaries, July 7, 2026
07/07/2026

Deborah Larch, Richard Joseph “Dick” Crume, Howard Grant Richmond, Jerry Lee George, Nicholas “Nick” Joseph Cook, Brisjonta’ Octavius Lee Richmond

Obituaries, July 6, 2026
07/06/2026

Jamie Renee Glassburn, Clifton Hester, Sandra Ann Wisher (Land), Norma J. Jones

Obituaries, July 3, 2026
07/03/2026

Ronald Edward Waldmann Sr., Richard and Nancy Taylor, Shareen McClish, Brandon Alan Cooper, Larry Lee Opp, Cynthia Rose Glassburn, Phyllis Lorraine Cain

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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!