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Ashley-Hudson Fire Department Mourns Death of Firefighter
(ASHLEY) - The Ashley-Hudson Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its firefighters.The department announced Thursday that Engineer Thomas O'Quinn has passed away.In a statement, the department said O'Quinn was like family and will be remembered for his dedication to the depart...
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Ivy Tech Offering Free Robotic Welding Course
(FORT WAYNE) - Ivy Tech Community College will soon offer a free robotic welding course aimed at preparing participants for careers in advanced manufacturing.The course will be available to current students and community members at the college's Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County campuses.The eight-...
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Fight Over Spilled French Fries Leads to Fort Wayne Shooting Conviction
(FORT WAYNE) - A fight over spilled French fries ended with a Fort Wayne man shooting his brother, and now a jury has found him guilty.WANE-TV reports that 36-year-old Christopher Vibbert was convicted Thursday of aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony, and domestic battery, a Level 5 felony.The ch...
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Substitute Teacher Charged After Alleged Inappropriate Messages to Student
(FORT WAYNE) - A substitute teacher with Fort Wayne Community Schools has been arrested and charged after allegedly sending inappropriate messages and images to a student. Tyler Rush, 30, faces charges of Dissemination of Matter Harmful to Children and Official Misconduct, both Level 6 felonies.P...
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Sponsors Sought for Downtown Auburn Summer Art Exhibit
(AUBURN) - The Downtown Auburn Business Association and Auburn Main Street are seeking sponsors for this year's summer outdoor art exhibit, "Steeped in Auburn."According to The Star newspaper, the exhibit will feature 20 wooden teacup planters placed throughout the downtown Auburn business distri...
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Camden Man Pleads Guilty in Child Sexually Abusive Material Case
(HILLSDALE) - A Camden man faces sentencing next month after pleading guilty to charges connected to a child pornography investigation.Christian Kiessling, 27, pleaded guilty Monday in Hillsdale County Circuit Court to three counts of Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material.Kiessling was ar...
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Officials Warn of Toll Scam Texts Targeting Michigan Residents
(LANSING) - Officials are warning residents about a rise in toll scams across the region.Scammers are sending fraudulent text messages claiming recipients have unpaid tolls owed to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The messages attempt to trick people into sending money to settle a nonex...
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Steuben County REMC Names Steven Kahle as New CEO
(ANGOLA) - Steuben County REMC has announced the appointment of Steven Kahle as its new Chief Executive Officer.Kahle officially began his role on February 2. He brings nearly two decades of experience in the electric cooperative industry.Before joining Steuben County REMC, Kahle served as Direct...
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Jury Deliberating in Lenawee County Fertilizer Tank Murder Trial
(ADRIAN) - A jury has begun deliberations in the murder trial of a Lenawee County man accused in the death of his wife whose body was later found in a fertilizer tank.The Detroit News reports jurors began weighing evidence and testimony Thursday afternoon in the case of Dale Warner. The 58-year-o...
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Angola Chamber Opens Nominations for 13th Annual Ebbie Awards
(ANGOLA) - Nominations are now open for the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce's 13th Annual Ebbie Awards.The Chamber is asking community members to nominate local businesses and individuals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and service in the local business community.Nominations will remain o...
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