Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week on The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosts Jessica Ausbrook and Kim Graves featured special guest Jerome Williams from CAM to explain how the group helps Kokomo residents with shelter, case management, and financial life skills. Jerome said CAM focuses on helping people nearing homelessness—calling on donations and volunteers—so that those in need can get back on their feet. The Kokomo Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Howard School Corporation launched a special education preschool for children aged 3 to 5 in the Eastern school district this school year — seven students are enrolled on different days. The program provides targeted developmental learning for students with disabilities. Kokomo Tribune
- ➤ Last month, Pioneer High School named Aspen Moolenaar as homecoming queen and Brady Price as homecoming king in a brief ceremony at the school. Pharos-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kokomo will have a new college baseball team join the Prospect League this summer as the city returns to its roots in summer baseball—official details, including the team's name, will be announced later. Kokomo Tribune
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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.
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Organ Fairchild Concert
9 PM — The Coterie — $5 — Enjoy a night of live music with Organ Fairchild at The Coterie.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.
~ Tony Robbins
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