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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents Ruth Allison & Ruth 'Tecky' Short celebrated their 103-year milestone birthdays with family and friends at Five Star Residences of Northwoods on Monday afternoon as laughter filled the activity room. Kokomo Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 7 p.m., the Rising Star Vocal Competition Benefiting Rhum Academy begins at 507 N. Union St., where aspiring vocalists compete for the top spot while supporting music education at the academy. Tickets cost $10 and students pay $5. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Kokomo Lantern Publisher Pat Munsey interviewed Carver Community Center Executive Director J.C. Barnett III—discussing plans for a Juneteenth celebration and additional events at Carver. Kokomo Lantern
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hoosiers may soon be stopped from using food benefits to buy soda or non-milk beverages starting in January, while candy bars like Twix or Butterfingers will still be allowed. Researchers and retailers question the plan’s effectiveness—warning that the rule may be hard to enforce. Pharos-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo Post 6 won its season opener and will play against Speedway Post 500 this weekend at CFD Investments Stadium at Highland Park — local coaches and players aim to build on early success while Speedway faces a losing streak. Fans in Kokomo are eager for another strong performance from the home team. The Kokomo Post
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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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Max Gomez & Austin Plaine Live Concert
9 PM — The Coterie — $10 Tickets — Enjoy live performances by Max Gomez and Austin Plaine at this vibrant venue.
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