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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 27th Kokomo Strawberry Festival will take place on June 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. downtown, offering live music, food booths, arts, and family activities — advance dessert tickets will help visitors skip the ticket line. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ The Emmaus Mission Color Walk is set for June 28 at Riverside Park at the Carousel with sign-in at 8:15 a.m. and the walk beginning at 9 a.m.—proceeds from the event will support the Emmaus Food Pantry. Pharos-Tribune
- ➤ The Mother and Daughter Kitten Shower will take place Sunday from 11 a.m.—2 p.m. at Elite Event Center, 2820 S. Lafountain St, benefiting Kokomo Humane Society. The event will feature food, a cake raffle, adoptable kittens and professional photography — tickets cost $30 for adults and children ages 11 and up, $17 for children ages 10 and under and $250 for a table of 10. Kokomo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern School Corporation named Lindsey Brown as its new superintendent at the board meeting on May 8. She said she looks forward to working in Howard County again (her appointment marks a return to local leadership). Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Taylor Godfrey, from Russiaville, graduated from Ivy Tech today five years after a car crash—she wore her cap and gown and turned her tassel to the left during the ceremony. Kokomo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Contract crews began lane closures on State Road 931 in Kokomo on or after May 14 for milling and paving between Markland Avenue and the south junction of U.S. 31. Lane restrictions are lifted from 3:30 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday and work is expected to be complete in late July — concrete pavement restoration on U.S. 31 and a structure replacement project are planned later this year. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ Hamilton County Libertarian Party Chair Lauri Shillings announced she seeks her party’s nomination to challenge Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales—she criticized Morales for doing very little for Hoosiers and her move comes just four days after Knox County Clerk Dave Shelton declared his intention to run at the GOP convention. Pharos-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Howard County baseball teams show strong talent as the season nears its end. In Kokomo, the Wildkats are set to play Anderson at home today while Western, Eastern, and Bluffton face key games later in the week—each fight for a spot in the conference championship. The Kokomo Post
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Mother & Daughter Brunch Kitten Shower
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — $30 — Enjoy a festive brunch while cuddling adoptable kittens and supporting the Kokomo Humane Mission.
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An Elite Mother-Son Gala
6:30-9 p.m. — Elite Banquet & Conference Center — Dinner included — A delightful evening of dinner, dancing, and entertainment for mothers and sons of all ages.
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Blooze Brothers Show
9-11 p.m. — Foster Park — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy performance of music from the ‘40s to today by a choreographed show band.
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Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle Live
8-11 p.m. — The Coterie — Tickets not available online — Enjoy a lively performance from Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle.
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