Daily
Kokomo
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Kokomo.
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Strawberry Festival returned to downtown Kokomo on June 6 and drew over 10,000 visitors who enjoyed more than 160 vendor booths—along with live music, a mini-motorbike track, and a charity dunk tank. Organized by the Kokomo Downtown Association, the event offered families various berry-themed treats and activities to celebrate summer. Kokomo Lantern
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Strawberry Festival on Friday, Katie Moore from the Wyman Group scooped strawberries onto a shortcake + Grayson Baugher ate a strawberry shortcake dessert. Kokomo Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Woodlawn Health doctor Dr. Timothy Hamburg was honored as the 2025 Emergency Medicine Newcomer of the Year and promoted as Regional Medical Director by Concord Medical Group—he joined the organization in May 2024. Pharos-Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On June 7th, Bud explained how to make affordable shooting sticks and drag lines—a set of DIY tools that steady a rifle or muzzleloader in tree stands. His ideas offer hunters a budget-friendly way to improve their aim and stability. Kokomo Lantern
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Two proposed apartment complexes received the necessary approvals this week. The Kokomo Board of Zoning Appeals granted parking variances—and special exceptions—for sites at 3400 S. Webster St and the northwest corner of South Berkley Road and West Boulevard Street, and construction is planned to begin later this year. Kokomo Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Kokomo.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Kokomo.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.
~ David Foster Wallace
About Daily Kokomo
Welcome to the Daily Kokomo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Kokomo, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Kokomo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Kokomo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Kokomo and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Kokomo
A free Kokomo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailykokomo.com/sitemap