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Former Circuit Judge O'Grady Endorses Stempien in Branch Judicial Race
(COLDWATER) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien has received a high-profile endorsement as he seeks the office of Circuit Court judge.Former Judge William O'Grady, who resigned from the bench effective Jan. 1, issued a statement endorsing Stempien, who would first need to be appointed by Go...
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Fourth-Generation Firefighter Retires After Three Decades of Service
(BUTLER) - Jimmie Eck has retired from the Butler/Wilmington Township Fire Territory, closing a chapter on a 33-year career marked by service, leadership and family legacy.Eck joined the department as a reserve firefighter in 1992 and went on to serve three decades as a volunteer, many of those y...
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Yarde Retains Leadership Role at DeKalb County Council Reorganization
(AUBURN) - Dave Yarde was re-elected president of the DeKalb County Council during Wednesday's reorganization meeting, continuing in the leadership role he has held since 2024. William VanWye was again chosen as vice president, and Don Stuckey will remain council attorney.Council members also app...
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Ohio Governor's Race Sharpens as Ramaswamy, Acton Name Running Mates
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio's race for governor is taking shape as Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton announced their choices for lieutenant governor, adding two well-known political figures to an already high-profile contest.Ramaswamy selected Ohio Senate President Rob McColley...
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Candidates Begin Filing for Indiana Offices Ahead of 2026 Elections
(ANGOLA) - Voters across Steuben County will see a full slate of races this year as elections return in May. Numerous local, county and state offices up for grabs.Filing for the May 5th primary opened Monday, Jan. 6th and closes at noon on Feb. 6th. The outcomes of this year's races will signific...
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Tickets Now Available for Fort Wayne Bridal Extravaganza
(FORT WAYNE) - Tickets are on sale for the 19th annual Bridal Extravaganza, a one-day wedding planning event hosted by Fort Wayne Newspapers that brings together engaged couples and the region's top wedding professionals.The Bridal Extravaganza will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 at the ...
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City Of Coldwater Issues Warning About Scam
(COLDWATER) - The City of Coldwater wants the public to know there is an e-mail scam that claims to be from the City.In a posting on the City website, officials say this is the same scam they warned people about in December, regarding a phony planning and zoning wire transfer e-mail. But after fi...
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Fugitive Captured After Deputy Hit in Williams County
(WILLIAMS COUNTY) - A Williams County man who had been evading police for weeks is now behind bars. Authorities say he struck a sheriff's deputy with his vehicle during a December pursuit.Zachary McCague, 33, of Edon, was arrested Tuesday and arraigned on felony charges tied to a Dec. 8 incident ...
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Mike Meeks Files to Run for Steuben County Sheriff
(ANGOLA) - Mike Meeks has officially filed paperwork to run for Steuben County sheriff, becoming the first candidate to submit filing documents as the election window opened.In a campaign press release, Meeks said filing early reflects his commitment to the campaign and his focus on connecting d...
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Angola Fire Department Hiring Full-Time Firefighters
(ANGOLA) - The Angola Fire Department is looking to add new firefighters to its ranks.The department is accepting applications to fill two full-time firefighter positions. Officials say they're seeking candidates who are motivated, professional, and ready to serve the community.Applicants must be...
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