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Indiana Congressman Proposes Amber Alert Expansion After Death Of Teen
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Indiana Congressman Rudy Yakym has introduced legislation that would expand Amber Alert eligibility to include high-risk missing children even when an abduction has not been confirmed.The proposal, known as the HAILEY Act, is named after 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee of Fishers...
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One Injured In DeKalb County Crash Near Auburn
(DEKALB COUNTY) - One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning west of Auburn.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at 10:44 a.m. near the 4100 block of State Road 8.Investigators say a 2001 Toyota driven by 37-year-old Sheila Price of Spencer...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeking More Mentors In Angola
(ANGOLA) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana is looking for more volunteer mentors in Angola as local children continue to wait for matches.Ann Casteen, director of development for Big Brothers Big Sisters, spoke to the Angola Common Council on Monday and said the organization is curr...
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Angola Awards Façade Grants To Three Downtown Businesses
(ANGOLA) - Three downtown Angola businesses will receive city façade grants for exterior improvement projects after approval by the Angola Common Council on Monday night.Council members approved a $1,779 façade grant agreement for Best Dressed Boutique at 111 N. Public Square.The council also app...
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Angola Council Approves New Trine Entrance Plan
(ANGOLA) - The Angola Common Council approved plans Monday night for a new entrance to Trine University from U.S. 20.The memorandum of understanding outlines a plan for Trine to construct a new two-lane roadway connecting U.S. 20 to Thunder Drive. University officials say the project is intended ...
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Mayor Questions Missing Tornado Warning
(ANGOLA) - Angola Mayor Dave Martin is seeking answers from the National Weather Service after last week's EF-1 tornado struck the city without a tornado warning.Speaking Monday during the Angola Common Council meeting, Martin said the city activated its tornado sirens only after a local storm sp...
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Severe Weather Possible Wednesday Across Northeast Indiana
(NORTH WEBSTER) - Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening across our area.Forecasters say the greatest threat is expected between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m., although the exact severity of the storms will depend on how weather conditions develop throughout the day.Pote...
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Reyes Named Assistant Principal At J.E. Ober Elementary
(GARRETT) - Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School District has selected Michael Reyes as the new assistant principal of J.E. Ober Elementary School.The school board approved the appointment during its June 15 meeting.Reyes most recently served as assistant principal at West Noble High School, wh...
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Michigan Schools Face Budget Uncertainty As Funding Deadline Approaches
(LANSING) - Michigan school officials are warning of potential staffing and program impacts as state lawmakers remain divided over the next state budget.The concern comes as the July 1 deadline for school districts to adopt budgets approaches.The Bridge Michigan reports House Speaker Matt Hall ha...
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YMCA Offering Free Water Safety Program At Area Lakes
(ANGOLA) - As summer gets underway and families head to area lakes, the YMCA of Steuben County is launching a free program aimed at teaching children and teens how to stay safe around the water.The YMCA's Safety Around Water program will be offered at three locations this summer and is designed t...
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