Good morning, Kokomo.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, two small vases of flowers were placed at the courthouse square (with a request to keep one and share the other to brighten someone's day); the gesture brought cheer to the community.

The Kokomo Parks and Recreation Department hosts Animal Grams Fall Petting Zoo today at Kirkendall Nature Center in Jackson Morrow Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting families to pet rabbits, chicks, and other miniature farm animals & learn about them.

Local business owner Scott Wilson (of Wilson Farm Market) said the new DOT study on U.S. 31 South has spurred political moves by a state senator seeking a faster route from Kokomo to South Bend that now threatens his family legacy.

Kokomo Symphony Orchestra is hosting a fundraiser event on Friday, Nov.

13 at Rhine Hall Events (507 N. Union St.) where musicians will perform rock favorites including Led Zeppelin, Kansas, Styx, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and the Beatles to support youth music programs and celebrate its 53rd season.