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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Royal Center’s Oktoberfest will return to Rea Park on Oct. 4—featuring familiar events such as a youth league baseball tournament and pig wrestling—and organizers plan to add new attractions for the celebration.  Pharos-Tribune
  • The Howard County Historical Society brought back its popular Cemetery Walk to highlight notable figures buried in Crown Point Cemetery—actors shared stories of lives that helped shape Kokomo from its early days to the mid-20th century.  Kokomo Tribune
  • On September 23rd, newspaper professionals gathered at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Indianapolis for the Hoosier State Press Association Conference and Awards after morning seminars and a luncheon. Awards were presented during the ceremony—recognizing achievements in journalism across the state.  Kokomo Tribune

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Indiana University Kokomo now offers an Infoline — (855) 588-6948 or (855-LUV-MYIU) — that is available 24 hours a day for students, parents, and family members seeking quick answers. The service provides information about college applications, course registration, housing, financial aid, and more and will direct calls to the correct department if needed.  Kokomo Lantern

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Halloween Hustle Fun Run 2025

    11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Kokomo Family YMCA — Registration fees apply — Dress up in your favorite costume and run a spooky 5k this Halloween.

    Sat, 10/11/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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