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Thursday, October 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Kokomo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.

HEALTH NEWS

  • At an annual event raising money for dementia research, Kokomo resident Melissa Boonstra recalled feeling isolated after her mother died from Alzheimer’s nearly five years ago — she said she felt lost during her grieving process. The event will support research and help families facing Alzheimer’s.  Kokomo Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

  • Eric Dill, a Kokomo native and former assistant coach, has been named head coach for Kokomo High School’s Wildkat baseball team ahead of its 84th season—he returns to lead the defending North Central Conference champions. The team will try to end a 15-year sectional title drought under his guidance.  Giant.fm

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
  • Organ Fairchild Concert

    9 PM — The Coterie — $5 — Enjoy a night of live music with Organ Fairchild at The Coterie.

    Sat, 11/1/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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