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S.R. 8 Improvements Start Today In Auburn
(AUBURN) - Drivers in Auburn should expect traffic restrictions starting today as work begins on an S.R. 8 roadway improvement project.The Indiana Department of Transportation says construction is scheduled to begin on or after Monday, July 6, between Touring Drive and Grandstaff Drive.The projec...
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Out-Of-State Crews Helping Restore Power As Outages Enter Fourth Day
(COLDWATER) - Many customers are entering a fourth day without power as Consumers Energy and out-of-state contractors continue restoration work following the holiday weekend storms.Consumers Energy crews have been joined by contractors from Ohio, Maryland and Alabama. The company says crews are w...
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UTV Crash In DeKalb County Leaves Driver, Three Juveniles Injured
(AUBURN) - A Waterloo man and three juvenile passengers were injured in a UTV crash Friday night in DeKalb County.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called at 8:39 p.m. Friday, July 4, to a wrecked UTV on private property in the 4800 block of C.R. 16.Investigators say 66-year-o...
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Music Americana Hopes To "Fill The Furth" For 50th Anniversary
(ANGOLA) - Organizers are hoping to "Fill the Furth" as Music Americana celebrates its 50th year July 3 at the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts at Trine University.The free patriotic program begins at 7:00 p.m., with a veterans tribute shown before the concert at 6:00 p.m.Karen Shelton with th...
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Edon Woman Returns To Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
(EDON) - An Edon, Ohio woman is heading back to Coney Island for her fourth straight appearance in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.WFFT-TV reports Cherish Brown will represent northwest Ohio in the nationally televised July 4 contest.Brown's highest official Coney Island total is 7.5 h...
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Kendallville Honors Former Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe
(KENDALLVILLE) - Kendallville is honoring former Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe after her death this week.Current Mayor Lance Waters ordered flags in Noble County to fly at half-staff for the next month in her honor.Waters worked under Handshoe in the police department before becoming the city's mayor. H...
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Indiana Fourth Of July Cookout Costs Down From Last Year
(INDIANA) - Fourth of July cookout costs are down for Indiana shoppers this year.Indiana Farm Bureau's annual survey of July Fourth staples for a 10-person cookout found an average total price of $66.73 this year, or $6.67 per person.That is down from $71.49 last year, or about $7.15 per person.I...
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Indiana DNR Reminds Boaters About New Kill Switch Law
(FORT WAYNE) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters about a new law ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.The DNR now requires boat operators to wear a kill switch cord on boats built in 2019 or newer.Officer Gannery Htoo says the Lanyard Law is meant to help prevent acc...
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Braun Extends Indiana Gas Tax Suspension Through August 7
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun is extending the state's gas tax suspension through August 7.The move continues the suspension of Indiana's 7% Gasoline Usage Tax and the Gasoline Excise Tax, keeping an estimated 60-cent discount at the pump for drivers across the state.Braun first de...
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Commissioner Responds As Casino Opposition Builds In Steuben County
(ANGOLA) - Public questions over Steuben County's casino referendum are growing louder, and one county commissioner is now responding to criticism from the opposition.The Herald Republican reports Steuben County Commissioner Wil Howard challenged statements made by Theresa Steele, who is building...
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