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Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local churches in Kokomo offer various worship services, educational programs, and community activities, welcoming everyone to join. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Julie Houlahan has been appointed as the new Resource Coordinator for Howard County by Food Finders Food Bank, aiming to enhance access to essential services and support for local residents. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ Former President Jimmy Carter significantly contributed to Habitat for Humanity, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to affordable housing and community building, remembered by volunteers and officials for his efforts. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Local businesses underwent routine food inspections in early 2025, with the majority having no violations, though a couple faced critical issues. Pharos-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Idowu Ikudabo, principal of McKinley Alternative High School, was named the 2024 Simon Youth Foundation Administrator of the Year for his dedication to ensuring all students graduate, highlighted by the school's 100% graduation rate. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Indiana University Kokomo Observatory hosts an open house on Sunday to discuss the sun's magnetic field, NASA's Parker Solar Probe, and the occultation of Mars by the moon, with telescopic observations of the solar system until 9 p.m. Kokomo Tribune
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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