Good morning, Kokomo.

OCRA has opened a new round of funding for the Stellar Pathways program, inviting eligible communities and local governments to apply for support in economic development.

Applicants must attend a workshop this fall with details posted on the OCRA website.

The Indiana State Fair is running through Aug.

23 in Kokomo and is closed on Mondays — it features butter-dipped ice cream, baseball attractions and a brand-new train. Organizers expect over 850,000 guests during its 15-day run.

The book (Images of America: Indiana’s Lost Michigan Road) by W.C.

Madden examines a plan for a north-south road first backed by William Hendricks and later advanced by Governor James Brown Ray. It reveals early efforts to boost state growth through improved infrastructure.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, IUK Chancellor Mark Canada will share his insights on Frederick Douglass — a key historical figure in the fight against slavery — at a public presentation hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Kokomo.

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, certain Healthy Indiana Plan members aged 19 to 64 will need to complete 80 hours of work, part-time education, job training or community service unless exempt, and a new HIP work requirements pre-screening tool is now available on myfssa.in.gov to help check eligibility.

Gia is a 2-year-old pittie mix (available for adoption) who impressed at recent events and can be met at Kokomo Humane Society Tuesday-Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.