http://www.kokomotribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:36:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_311203642.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_311203642.html On Wednesday – Nov. 11 – America will honor its military veterans, past and present. The tradition started in 1919.President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 a day of “solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory” in World War I. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_311010827.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_311010827.html Thanks for your supportArmy Pfc. Christopher J. Wright sends this Cheer from Iraq: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:11:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_309181234.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_309181234.html THE ISSUEChrysler’s five-year business plan.OUR VIEWA new transmission line could be in Kokomo’s future. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:07:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_308170835.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_308170835.html THE ISSUEDisplaying the American flag.OUR VIEWDo so with dignity and respect. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_307223016.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_307223016.html In spite of an overwhelming endorsement from medical experts, some folks continue to be skeptical about the flu vaccine. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_306181015.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_306181015.html THE ISSUE: Saturday’s marching band state finalsOUR VIEW: Western, Lewis Cass and Eastern deserve every accolade. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:28:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_304212917.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_304212917.html Even when she isn’t feeling the best due to her own problems, 12-year-old Kori Brown keeps planning, raising funds and working for others, especially those stricken with cancer. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:05:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_303230635.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_303230635.html Thanks for supporting HavenRobert Croll, president of the Friends of Howard Haven, sends this Cheer: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:05:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_302170654.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_302170654.html Here’s another reminder that trick-or-treaters will be out in force Saturday night, so be careful out there. Unfortunately, Logansport got a real-life reminder of the danger that goes along with the fun when two children ran in front of a pickup truck on the first night of trick-or-treating there two years ago. One of the youngsters wound up in a Fort Wayne hospital, and what had been an evening of fun turned into a nightmare for one family. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:18:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_301171959.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_301171959.html THE ISSUEWednesday’s announcement that Zuna Infotech has selected Kokomo as its headquarters.OUR VIEWWe encourage company officials to spread the word that Kokomo is a fine place to do business. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:37:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_300233847.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_300233847.html Gov. Mitch Daniels will be remembered for his eagerness to try new things. From the lease of the Indiana Toll Road to the privatization of the welfare system, he has always looked for new approaches to the administration of state government. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:59:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_300000138.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_300000138.html Last month, we told you about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “FluView” – its weekly findings of influenza indicators across the U.S. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:55:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_297155653.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_297155653.html The Cowan-Brown family today continues its all-expenses-paid vacation at Disneyland, as skilled workers, community volunteers and the crew of TV’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” labor to complete a new home for the Bunker Hill residents. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:28:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_296213146.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_296213146.html Caught in act of kindnessAndrea Robertson of Russiaville sends this Cheer:“Cheers to the sweet, older gentleman who quietly paid for breakfast at IHOP for my two little sons and I. He told his waitress that too often a ‘good mother’ goes unnoticed, but HE noticed. I am very humbled. It made my day, and it wasn’t lost on me. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:05:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_294170605.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_294170605.html Kokomo Gas and Fuel sent us an encouraging e-mail. The utility, serving 36,000 natural gas customers in a six-county area, expects home-heating bills to decrease more than 20 percent this winter.