NEWS

America 250 climaxes in Kokomo
07/02/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. What if the key to stronger communities isn’t finding more agreement, but creating more opportunities for different voices to be heard?

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

This article is brought to you by Silver Birch Living of Kokomo. Silver Birch offers a full spectrum of personalized services to help older adults maintain their independence in a supportive, caring environment. For more information, visit Silver Birch of Kokomo online.

Ascension St. Vincent promotes heat safety
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

Historical society receives Duke grant
07/02/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. What if the key to stronger communities isn’t finding more agreement, but creating more opportunities for different voices to be heard?

KHS grads win DAR scholarships
07/02/2026

This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. What if the key to stronger communities isn’t finding more agreement, but creating more opportunities for different voices to be heard?

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

This article is brought to you by Silver Birch Living of Kokomo. Silver Birch offers a full spectrum of personalized services to help older adults maintain their independence in a supportive, caring environment. For more information, visit Silver Birch of Kokomo online.

Obituaries

Obituaries, July 2, 2026
07/02/2026

Rodney Bryant Packard, Hattie L. Smith, Karen Ann Brooke, Rebecca Sue Cripe

Obituaries, July 1, 2026
07/01/2026

Ken Barnes, Penny Ellen Cook, Stacy Lynn Swearingen, Terry W. Allen, Patricia Ann Hostetler, Norma Jean Peralta, Dennis E. Morisett, Frank Davis

Obituaries, June 30, 2026
06/30/2026

Rev. Herbert Slack, Carolyn Joy Barker Smith, Shirley (Smith) Hobbs McElhaney, Teresa Ann (Faulstick) Price, Anthony Wayne Clark

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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!