Arrest made in abuse of infant

Also, Kokomo featured in PBS show; Samaritan Caregivers selling spring flowers; Palm Sunday tornadoes talk moved to Century Villa

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On Sunday, March 23, 2025, a two-month-old infant was brought to a local hospital with severe head trauma. The child was later transferred to an Indianapolis hospital for further treatment. The mother of the child indicated that the child was left in the care of the father at the time the injuries occurred.

Subsequent investigation by the Howard County Division of Child Services and the Kokomo Police Department led to additional information related to the case.

On March 27, 2025, a warrant was issued out of Howard Superior Court IV for the arrest of 28-year-old Deangelo M. Harvey for Neglect of a Dependent, a Level 3 Felony, Domestic Violence Battery on a Child less than 14 years of age, a Level 3 Felony, and one count of Intimidation, a Level 6 Felony.

On March 27, 2025, the Kokomo Police arrested Harvey in the 5000 block of South Webster Street on the warrant.

The child remains in critical but stable condition.

This case still remains under investigation. If anyone has additional information about this case, please contact (765) 456-7017. You can remain anonymous by downloading the "Kokomo PD" mobile app from the iOS or Google Play stores. You can also text a tip by texting TIPKPD, then a space, and then your tip, and send it to 847411.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Kokomo featured on ‘John McGivern’s Main Streets’

Kokomo is taking the national spotlight as it is featured in an episode of “John McGivern’s Main Streets,” a television series that highlights unique communities across the Midwest. The episode first aired on March 27 on PBS Wisconsin and select PBS stations across the Midwest.

While it is not yet viewable in the Kokomo PBS market, it can be viewed online now at greaterkokomo.com/MainStreets. The Greater Kokomo Downtown Association will host a viewing party at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at SUTE Korean BBQ House, 521 N. Buckeye St. There is no cost to attend.

John McGivern’s Main Streets is the No. 1-rated, locally produced show on PBS Wisconsin, showcasing the charm and character of destinations across the region. The series explores the heart and soul of Midwestern towns, uncovering their unique history, local businesses, and unexpected attractions. In Kokomo, the episode highlights how natural gas discoveries fueled early innovation, explores the legacy of Elwood Haynes, and takes viewers through the city’s distinctive art, food, and manufacturing scenes.

The Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau played a pivotal role in bringing the show to Kokomo, providing information on the community, connecting producers with community representatives, hosting a site visit for the film crew in March 2024, and coordinating efforts to ensure a successful filming experience.

From August 12-15, 2024, the show’s hosts and production crew explored and captured the story of Kokomo, visiting standout local businesses and attractions such as Kokomo Opalescent Glass, Black Wax Café, and Haynes International, among others. The episode shines a spotlight on the city’s creative energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep-rooted history, giving viewers across the country a reason to visit and experience Kokomo firsthand.

“This is an exciting opportunity to share Kokomo’s story with a national audience,” said Sherry Matlock, manager of the Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau. “Bringing John McGivern’s Main Streets here was a collaborative effort, and we are grateful to the many businesses, organizations, and residents who helped showcase our community in the best possible way.”

The filming process was made possible through the support of numerous community partners who worked together to ensure the city looked its best. This national exposure not only highlights what makes Kokomo special but also has the potential to attract new visitors and strengthen the local economy. The episode features multiple Kokomo locations, including many in downtown Kokomo.

For more information about the Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau and its efforts to promote the community, visit VisitKokomo.org.

Samaritan Caregivers selling spring flowers

Now through April 9, Samaritan Caregivers is selling spring flowers to benefit seniors aging in place.

Red geraniums and red or pink Dragon Wing begonia plants are available in 12” patio pots for $26. Purple or pink New Guinea impatiens, and red or blue petunias are available in hanging baskets for $24. Combination and assorted pots and hanging baskets of the plants are also available.

To order flowers, call 765-453-7611 or order in person at the Samaritan Caregivers office, 2705 S. Berkley Road. Orders also can be placed online by visiting www.samaritancaregivers.org. Payment is required at the time of the order.

Flowers will be available for pick-up in the One Church parking lot, 2734 S. Washington St. on Thursday, May 15, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Palm Sunday tornadoes talk moved to Century Villa

Join the Greentown Historical Society on Sat., April 12, at 2 p.m. as it welcomes author Janis Thornton to conduct a discussion about the 1965 Palm Sunday tornadoes which ripped through Howard County and many communities across the Midwest.

Due to overwhelming demand to attend this event, it has been moved to the community room at Century Villa/Century Fields, 705 N. Meridian St., in Greentown.

Janis Thornton will talk about tornadoes in Howard County. She is the Indiana-based, award-winning author of the historical nonfiction book, The 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana, which was shortlisted by the Indiana Humanities as one of the best books of 2023-24 by Indiana authors.

Janis is also the author of three vintage Indiana true crime books: No Place Like Murder, No Place Like Murder 2, and Too Good a Girl.

Thornton is a member of the Authors Guild, Indiana Writers Center, the Women Fiction Writers Association, and the National Sisters in Crime mystery writers organization.

RSVP if you plan to attend the event by calling 765-626-0164 or emailing greentownhistory@comcast.net by April 11.

The GHS New Tornado Exhibit is available to see at Greentown Historical Society, 103 E. Main Street, Greentown, Saturdays and Mondays from 1-4 p.m., or by appointment.