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Angola Marks 37 Years as Tree City USA
(ANGOLA) - The City of Angola is celebrating nearly four decades of recognition as a Tree City USA community.City officials announced Angola has once again been honored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, marking 37 consecutive years earning the designation.The Tree City USA program recognizes ...
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West Commons Under New Management, Chamber Hosts After Hours Event Thursday
(ANGOLA) - A familiar Angola apartment community is getting a fresh start under new management, and the public is invited to take a look.West Commons Apartments will host the March Business After Hours and Open House on Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 125 McKinley Street.A ribbon cutting c...
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April 6 Deadline Looms for Indiana Voters
(INDIANA) - Time is running out for Hoosiers to get registered to vote ahead of the May primary.The deadline to register or update voter information is Monday, April 6. Online registration at IndianaVoters.com is open until 11:59 p.m., while in-person registration must be completed by the close o...
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Angola Chamber: Lunch & Learn Event Set for March 24
(ANGOLA) - A community Lunch & Learn event is coming up later this month in Angola, bringing together local leaders to discuss what's ahead for Steuben County.The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at noon at the CoWork Steuben space on South Wayne Street.Featured speakers include Angol...
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DeKalb Semi Crash Leaves Driver Injured
(DEKALB COUNTY) - A semi driver was injured in a crash Tuesday night at the intersection of State Road 8 and State Road 1.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 8:19 p.m. when a 2003 Peterbilt driven by 51-year-old Miguel Ramirez of Council Bluffs, Iowa was traveling ea...
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Trump-Backed Ad Campaign Targets Indiana Republicans Over Redistricting
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new wave of political ads is targeting Indiana Republican state senators who opposed congressional redistricting tied to former President Donald Trump's push to reshape district maps.According to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, the ads are backed by Hoosier Leadership for Americ...
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Former Teacher, Coach Pleads Guilty Again in Child Sex, Pornography Cases
(AUBURN) - A former DeKalb High School employee and Garrett High School teacher and coach has again pleaded guilty to multiple child sex and pornography charges.According to The Star newspaper, Brody Dixon entered guilty pleas Monday in DeKalb Superior Court II to child solicitation, vicarious se...
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DeKalb Community Foundation Names New Administrative Coordinator
DeKalb Community Foundation Names New Administrative Coordinator(AUBURN) - The Community Foundation DeKalb County has hired Kaitlin Sheets as its new administrative services coordinator.Sheets will oversee daily office operations and provide administrative support for the foundation's staff, dono...
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Angola Council Reviews Tax Breaks, Advances Downtown, Utility Plans
(ANGOLA) - The Angola Common Council reviewed tax abatement compliance for three major employers Monday night, approved several city funding items and heard an update on plans for a downtown outdoor refreshment area.Steuben County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Isaac Lee reco...
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Trine Choir to Join Fort Wayne Ensemble for Free Concert
(FORT WAYNE) - The Trine University Choir will join the First Wayne Street Sanctuary Choir for a free concert Sunday, March 22, in Fort Wayne.The performance, titled "Songs to Soothe the Soul," begins at 2:30 p.m. at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 East Wayne Street.The concert wi...
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