Good morning, Kokomo.

A fundraiser for local radio host Dale Lowe reached $4,654.20—93% of its $5,000 goal—and his funeral will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Chapel at 1801 Chase Rd with a viewing from 4 until 7 p.m.

Community First Bank participated in the FHLBank Indianapolis Community Multiplier Program and contributed $20,000 in matching funds, making a total of $220,000 for eight nonprofits in Hamilton, Howard, and Marion Counties.

The funds will support affordable housing and community development efforts—helping local groups such as Habitat for Humanity of the Kokomo Community improve housing for those in need.

Kroger and the Kokomo Police Department will work together to hold the Pack the Cruiser food drive on Saturday, June 28 at the Dixon Road store (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) to collect nutritious, kid-friendly food for the Howard County Summer Feeding Program, which plans to serve 500 local children each week.

On Saturday, Kokomo Parks and Recreation will host its first Family Movie Night at Foster Park at 721 W.

Superior St. starting at 9:30 p.m. where families are invited to watch the animated film How to Train Your Dragon, with children under 12 required to have an adult—additional movie nights are planned for July 26 with Brother Bear, August 23 with Inside Out 2, and Sept. 6 with Jumanji.

On May 24 at 7:18 p.m., the Howard County Coroner responded to a call at the jail after 46-year-old Amanda Lee Sullivan from Kokomo died; a May 27 autopsy revealed her death was due to schizophrenia + hyponatremia, ruling it natural.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will use aerial mating disruption treatments this week to slow the spread of the spongy moth—a pest that has defoliated thousands of acres in the eastern United States.

Today at CFD Investments Stadium at Highland Park the Post 6 Wooden Bat Tournament picks up steam as both the senior and junior teams take the field in a four-day event running June 26—29.

Teams from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan are competing, and while the senior squad boasts a strong record, the junior side is looking for its first win.

The Mac Senior Babe Ruth team beat the Bowen Center Cubs 8 to 5 in a four inning game (ended early due to the time limit rule) and Meech Ellis led with a hit and two RBIs (helping his team secure the win).

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.

Comic & Toy Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Markland Mall — Free entry — Celebrate pop culture with vendors offering anime, toys, and comics.