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Saturday, October 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Blizzard, a friendly and well-behaved 1-year-old Rottweiler/hound/pitty mix, is looking for a forever home.  Kokomo Tribune
  • Kokomo is vibrant with a variety of events including a major Post Party, markets, a historical Cemetery Walk, and a yoga anniversary celebration this weekend.  The Kokomo Post

CRIME NEWS

  • A former employee and girls' basketball coach at Taylor School Corporation was arrested on charges including child solicitation after allegedly having inappropriate contact with a student.  Kokomo Tribune

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Back Woods Trading Co., a custom leather apparel store, won $10,000 in Kokomo's business pitch competition to expand its operations.  Kokomo Tribune

HEALTH NEWS

  • Laura Lester, a nurse from Roann, detected an unusual mass in her breast, leading to a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma, and credits self-advocacy and support for her current survivorship and positive outlook.  Kokomo Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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  • Ladies of Chippendale Solheim Cup Tournament

    Experience a fun and competitive golf tournament open to all ladies at the Chippendale Golf Course with tee times starting at 1 PM.

    Sun, 10/6/24

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  • Vintage Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Workshop

    Experience the joy of creating your own heirloom ceramic Christmas tree with guidance from skilled staff at Fired Arts Studio.

    Tue, 10/8/24

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  • Kokomo Klash XVIII - Exciting Racing Event

    Experience thrilling racing at Kokomo Speedway featuring Non Wing 410 Sprints, Thunder Cars, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, and more.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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  • Kendall Family Farm Seasonal Opening

    Experience the fun of fall at Kendall Family Farm with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and various family-friendly activities.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • Rural 1st Home Construction Workshop

    Learn from experts about the homebuilding process, guiding you from initial planning to the finishing touches of your dream home.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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  • Gasworks Grand Opening Show Featuring Live Rock Music

    Experience a vibrant night of live music with energetic performances from 'The Operators', 'Leather and Mace', and 'Stackhaus', along with food, drinks, and a $50 costume contest.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Halloween Hustle 5K Family Run

    Experience a fun and festive 5K race with family-friendly activities including a costume contest and post-race party at the Kokomo Family YMCA.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Kokomo Community Concerts Featuring Jared Freiburg and The Vagabonds

    Experience a nostalgic journey through the golden era of American music with performances of Rock & Roll, Blues, Country, and Jazz hits from the 1950s.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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