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Friday, February 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Back Woods Trading Company, a new shop in Downtown Kokomo, specializes in custom-made products and interactive workshops, enhancing the local retail landscape.  The Kokomo Post
  • The Kokomo Post's latest feature explores cuisine, arcade fun, and educational resources for children in Kokomo, highlighting HotBox Pizza, Scanlines Arcade, and the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library's Kindergarten Readiness Kits.  The Kokomo Post

CRIME NEWS

  • A Kokomo woman was sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to pay $231,203 for illegally receiving Social Security benefits from her deceased husband's account.  Kokomo Tribune

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Kokomo Symphony Orchestra will host 'Harmony of Heritage: A Celebration of Black Music in History' featuring choirs and celebrating Black composers, Saturday evening at Indiana University Kokomo.  Kokomo Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Howard County Council unanimously approves an additional $300,000 to address a spike in insurance premiums following a series of vehicular accidents and other liabilities.  Kokomo Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

  • The article provides predictions for the final week of the boys high school basketball season in Howard County, highlighting key matchups and the emotional significance of Senior Night.  The Kokomo Post

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Elite Father-Daughter Gala with Rapunzel

    This gala features dinner, DJ and dancing, and entertainment from Rapunzel, providing a fun evening for fathers and daughters.

    Fri, 3/7/25

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  • Elite Father-Daughter Gala Featuring Rapunzel

    The event is a father-daughter gala at the Elite Banquet & Conference Center, featuring dinner, DJ and dancing, along with entertainment by Rapunzel.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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