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
- ➤ Howard County schools show promise in Week 7 football predictions after a successful Week 6, with schools like Taylor, Eastern, and Kokomo looking to continue their winning streaks. The Kokomo Post
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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