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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way serving Howard — Tipton Counties provided over $100k in grant funding to 10 local nonprofits, with the money set to support programs that help feed children, aid domestic violence victims, and improve health coverage. The funds will bolster services from youth outreach to transportation support — efforts that aim to assist those in need across our community. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ Downtown Kokomo hosted the 2025 Strawberry Festival that began Friday morning and runs until 9 p.m. today—more than 175 vendors offered food, crafts, and the famous strawberry shortcake amid music and family fun. The Kokomo Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On June 6, Community First Bank added four new executives to boost its retail, HR, commercial lending and mortgage services—each hire offering extensive experience from local or related roles—and the bank plans to strengthen customer service and small business support in Kokomo and beyond—continuing a tradition of community-focused banking. Kokomo Lantern
- ➤ The Jefferson House of Flowers now features an event space (JH Events) behind the checkout that hosts parties, weddings, concerts and workshops. The venue offers indoor amenities like a fireplace and outdoor options such as a renovated deck and gazebo for local gatherings. The Kokomo Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers report that most of this year’s corn and soybean crops have been planted — they are also monitoring current tariff negotiations with trading partners. Pharos-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition and fees for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 academic years, keeping full-time in-state tuition at $2,577.11 per semester and part-time rates at $178.38 per credit, while the Ivy+ Textbooks program will cost $18 and $18.25 per credit respectively after a unanimous recommendation following Governor Braun’s request. Giant.fm
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gelid is the newest member of the Kokomo Police Department—he does not talk, has a long tail and sometimes gets the zoomies. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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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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