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Republic Transmission Plans Steuben County Meeting On Power Line Project
(ORLAND) - Steuben County residents will have a chance next week to review possible routes for a new high-voltage power line planned in northern Indiana.The project is called Hiple to Helix.What Is Being ProposedRepublic Transmission says the Indiana portion of the project would run from the Hipl...
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Fort Wayne Zoo Opens New Bald Eagle Exhibit
(FORT WAYNE) - The Fort Wayne Zoo opened its new bald eagle exhibit Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.The exhibit's first resident is a bald eagle named Liberty. He can be found in the former walkthrough aviary area in Australian Adventure.Liberty arrived at the zoo June 11 and spe...
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New Indiana Animal Welfare Law Takes Effect During Heat Wave
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new Indiana animal welfare law is now in effect, changing what Hoosiers can legally do if they see an animal trapped in a hot vehicle.House Bill 1165 removes civil and criminal liability for people who forcibly enter a vehicle to rescue a domestic animal believed to be in immin...
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Coldwater Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To Open Murder Charge
(COLDWATER) - A Coldwater man has pleaded not guilty to an open murder charge in the fatal stabbing of Brandon Eduardo Vasquez-Chavez.20-year-old Valmir Djempsley is charged in connection with the June 29 stabbing at Clemons Meat Processing Plant on Newton Road in Coldwater.Coldwater police respo...
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Visit Shipshewana Named Midwest Travel Network Destination Of The Year
(SHIPSHEWANA) - Visit Shipshewana has been named the 2026 Midwest Travel Network Destination of the Year.The award recognizes destinations that go above and beyond in working with Midwest Travel Network content creators. Visit Shipshewana was recognized for hosting eight content creators from the...
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DNR Opens Art And Photo Contest For Hard Card Licenses
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana residents can submit art and photos for a chance to have their work featured on Indiana Department of Natural Resources hard card licenses for hunting, fishing and trapping.Hoosiers of all ages can submit up to two nature and wildlife-themed entries from July 1 through Ju...
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Sergeant Jeff Vanette Retires After Nearly 30 Years With Steuben County Sheriff's Office
(ANGOLA) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office honored and celebrated the retirement of Sergeant Jeff Vanette on July 1.Vanette's retirement follows a career spanning nearly 30 years with the Sheriff's Office. He first worked as a confinement officer in the Steuben County Jail from 1994 to 1996 ...
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Governor Braun Visits Angola - Closed To Public And Media
(ANGOLA) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun was in Angola Wednesday as part of his 92-county tour, according to a social media comment from his spokeswoman, Mary Trausch-Martin.State Representative Tony Isa first shared the governor's visit in a social media post. Isa said Braun met with local busines...
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Angola Announces July 4 Parade Road Closures
(ANGOLA) - Angola drivers should plan for temporary road closures during the city's Independence Day Parade.The City of Angola and Angola Police Department say several roads will be closed to help keep the parade route safe.Concrete barricades will begin going up at 7 a.m. on July 4. Barricades w...
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Mayor Martin Highlights Angola's Wastewater System In July Message
(ANGOLA) - Angola Mayor Dave Martin is using his July City Moment message to highlight the city's wastewater system and the employees who keep it running.Martin says the city's wastewater treatment process begins with a collection system made up of more than 60 miles of underground pipe.The syste...
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