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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kokomo Antique Mall opens today at 121 W. Sycamore St. on the downtown square during the Strawberry Festival and will feature over 7,000 square feet and more than 75 vendors from Howard County and other parts of Indiana. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Strawberry Festival is returning downtown today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. around the Howard County Courthouse, Main Street, and Buckeye Street. Over 175 booths will offer art, food, and drinks+ the event also features live music, a juried art market, family fun zones, and $8 strawberry desserts available until 7 p.m. or while supplies last. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ The Kokomo Post invites locals to submit a short paragraph and photo of their dad for a special Father’s Day tribute. The campaign partners with DadCamp— a Kokomo nonprofit dedicated to empowering fathers through immersive weekend retreats— to feature selected stories from the community. The Kokomo Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lewis Cass High School will partner with IUK this fall to offer Indiana College Core classes for college credit—these 30 credit hours meet the general education requirement for transfer to public colleges in Indiana. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The only Howard County team in the IHSAA tournament, the Western Panthers will face Delta in a Class 3A regional championship game at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jim Turner Field in Logansport—this win will move the Panthers one step closer to a semistate appearance. The Kokomo Post
- ➤ The Western Lady Panthers earned four straight shutouts and a 27-3 record by defeating Logansport and Yorktown, and they will face Mississinewa on June 6 at Twin Lakes High School in the opening round of the semi-state tournament. Sophomore pitcher Lucy George struck out 11 batters—powering the win streak. Kokomo Lantern
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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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2025 Summer Fest Weekend
6-10 p.m., 9 a.m.-10 p.m., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Studebaker Park — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with food, live music, and fun activities all weekend long.
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On-Site Tour of Altra Homecare
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Altra Homecare of Kokomo — Free entry — Explore the best in senior living with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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