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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emily Ortiz, an intern at Century Career Center, was featured yesterday in a profile that highlighted her achievements and mentioned her parent, Nellie DelValle — the story underscores the program's role in career development. Pharos-Tribune
- ➤ Maconaquah School Corporation's transportation department received a $2,300 grant from the Miami County Community Foundation—the funds will cover CPR training for bus drivers and aides. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Kokomo Grace United Methodist Church has made scholarship applications available online for its members—two special awards include the Walter Mayer Ministerial Education Scholarship for those pursuing Christian ministry and the Widner/Voorhis Music Scholarship for a Howard County resident studying music. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Pioneer Elementary’s robotics team completed its second season of competition after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the program in 2020, and new fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders rebuilt the program with help from teachers Carey Zech and Sarah Schwarz + the team enjoyed a smoother return compared to its debut season. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials approved plans to rebuild Station 6 on its current site along Ind. 931, expanding the building to 16,000 square feet, adding a third apparatus bay, and accommodating 10 firefighters. Construction will begin in July with personnel relocating to a temporary East Boulevard site (likely the Adams Auto Group facility) as the new facility is completed by the end of 2026. Kokomo Lantern
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern High School defeated Taylor 10-0 in the opening round of the Howard County Baseball Invitational Friday night, with senior pitcher Collin Otto throwing a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts—and Eastern will host Rossville today at 10 a.m. while Taylor will face Northwestern. The Kokomo Post
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Elite Easter Buffet 2025
11 AM – 12 PM — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — Adult $25, Children 10 & Under $12 — Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of deliciousness this Easter Sunday.
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Indiana USA Gymnastics Champions Banquet
10 a.m. — Bel Air Events — Tickets required — Celebrate the achievements of Indiana's gymnastics champions and graduating seniors in a night of recognition and inspiration.
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2025 Kokomo Home Show
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Markland Mall — Free Admission — Discover local solutions for home and landscaping improvements this spring.
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Kokomo Collectible Show
6 AM – 12 PM — Kokomo Shriner's Club — Free entry — Explore a variety of collectibles and join a free learn-to-play event for kids.
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