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Too Cold Outside? How to Warm Up and Have Fun in Steuben County This Weekend
(ANGOLA) - With bitter cold settling in across northeast Indiana, Steuben County residents may be trading outdoor plans for something indoors -- and there's no shortage of ways to stay warm and entertained this weekend, according to the Steuben County Tourism Bureau. Art lovers can start at the g...
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Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged In December
(LANSING) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged in the month of December.According to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, the unemployment rate remained at 5%. Employment decreased by 9,000 over the month and the number of un...
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Bronson Issues Run Water Advisory Due To Extreme Cold
(BRONSON) - The City of Bronson has issued an official "Run Water Advisory" for all municipal water customers.The advisory is in effect from Thursday evening, January 22 through Tuesday January 27. This is a proactive measure to prevent residential and commercial water service lines from freezing...
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Isa Introduces Legislation To Protect Emergency Medical Services
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bill has been written that would protect Indiana patients and emergency medical providers by streamlining the claims process.State Representative Tony Isa authored the legislation, that would also prevent delays in care or payment stemming from prior authorization demands.House...
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Casino Bill Amendment Puts Steuben and DeKalb Counties in Play
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A major shift at the Statehouse has dramatically expanded the casino debate in northeast Indiana, opening the door for a relocated casino license to land in one of four counties instead of just Allen County. The Indiana House Public Policy Committee on Thursday approved an amend...
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Steuben County Reps Join Casino Debate at Statehouse Hearing
ANGOLA -- Steuben County officials are testifying before the Indiana House Public Policy Committee as lawmakers consider legislation that could expand or relocate casino gaming in the state. The Herald Republican reports the Steuben County delegation includes three county commissioners -- Wil How...
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Arctic Blast and Weekend Snow Put Northern Indiana on Alert
(ANGOLA) - Harsh winter weather will remain through the weekend in northeast Indiana, with forecasters warning of dangerous cold, biting wind chills, and accumulating snow through the weekend. Conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly in and around the WLKI listening area as Arctic air surge...
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Animal shelter urges pet owners to protect pets as Arctic cold grips Fort Wayne
(FORT WAYNE) - With more snow on the way and temperatures expected to plunge below zero, animal welfare officials in our area are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their animals safe during extreme cold. Leaders at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control say dangerously low tempera...
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Pokagon State Park to Host Indiana Master Naturalist Workshop
(ANGOLA) - Pokagon State Park is inviting nature enthusiasts to take part in an upcoming Indiana Master Naturalist workshop, offered in partnership with the Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation Office. The program is designed to connect adult learners with natural resource professionals whi...
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Two Sisters Die in Early-Morning Defiance House Fire
(DEFIANCE) - Two sisters were found dead Tuesday morning after a house fire tore through a residence in Defiance, authorities said. Firefighters with the Defiance Fire Department recovered the bodies after the blaze was brought under control at a home in the 200 block of Ruth Ann Drive.The Defian...
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