Grant County adds four more COVID-19 cases, total brought to 24
Grant County has added four more COVID-19 cases, bringing the county’s total to 24. There remain two reported deaths, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Nearby counties are also seeing a quick uptick in cases.
Downtown Association reschedules annual Strawberry Festival to July
Kokomo’s annual Strawberry Festival will be rescheduled this year due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The Strawberry Festival, hosted by the Greater Kokomo Downtown Association, has been held on the first Friday in June over the last
Marion Parks proposes dog park, splash pad and more. Now they want your opinion.
Marion Parks wants your input on its five year Master Plan proposal. There’s plenty of big-ticket items in the plan. One of those is Wiggly Dog Park in 2021, to be located in Ballard Field, at an
Test scores optional for IU Kokomo fall admission
Indiana University Kokomo will waive test score requirements for the fall 2020 admission. Due to testing cancellations because of the coronavirus pandemic, an ACT or SAT will not be necessary for admission to the incoming class. “It’s
Eli Lilly announces ‘Insulin Value Program’ to help diabetics during pandemic
Executives at the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly say they are capping the out-of-pocket cost of insulin to help diabetics during the coronavirus. They are introducing the Eli Lilly Insulin Value Program, which allows anyone with commercial insurance
Liquor stores now limited to curbside pick-up
Expect your local liquor store to look a lot like other local businesses. Governor Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order now includes all liquor stores across Indiana. Stores can still sell alcohol but will have to shift to curbside
Jonesboro extends stay-at-home order, city buildings remain closed to walk-in traffic
The Mayor of Jonesboro has issued second executive order continuing the stay-at-home orders for all Jonesboro residents in support of Gov. Holcomb’s executive order. According to Mayor Bob McNutt, all city buildings remain closed for walk-in traffic
2020 Senior Expo postponed until September due to ongoing pandemic
The 2020 Senior Expo has been postponed. In the interest of public health and safety, and to assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19, Star 106.9, WBAT, 99.3 WCJC and 860 ESPN have made the decision to