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Angola Common Council Extends Trash Contract, Freezes Rates for First Year
(ANGOLA) - The Angola Common Council approved a five-year extension of the city's solid waste and recycling contract with Republic Services Monday night, holding customer rates steady during the first year of the new agreement.Mayor Dave Martin said the original contract allowed for annual rate i...
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Heritage Club to Host Valentine's Day Dance and Potluck
(ANGOLA) - Angola's Heritage Club will host a Valentine's Day Party, Potluck and Dance at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 13, offering members a chance to celebrate with music, shared food and Valentine exchanges.Ayreal Lanman, the club's programs and communications coordinator, said the potluck is always a p...
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Auburn Board Awards $1M Contract for Museum Restoration
(AUBURN) - The Auburn Board of Works has awarded a $1.008 million contract for restoration work at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum.The board approved the bid Tuesday from JT Contracting LLC of New Haven, which submitted the lowest responsive bid among six firms, Mayor Dave Clark said...
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DeKalb Commissioners Award $1.1M Road Repaving Contract
(AUBURN) - The DeKalb County Commissioners on Monday awarded more than $1.1 million in road repaving projects to Brooks Construction, using primarily Community Crossings Matching Grant funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation.Brooks Construction submitted the lowest bid at $1,113,742. ...
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Coldwater Man Pleads Guilty in Downtown Pepper Spray Incident
(COLDWATER) - Dakota McDaniel has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his role in a pepper spray incident that unfolded in downtown Coldwater last year.McDaniel, 22, entered the plea Monday in Branch County court, admitting guilt to assault with a dangerous weapon as an accomplice in the Februa...
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Quincy Man Arraigned on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges
(COLDWATER) - Dennis Lee Ferris, 70, of Quincy was arraigned Tuesday in Branch County District Court on multiple felony charges involving the sexual abuse of a child.Ferris faces three counts of first-degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, each involving a victim under the age of 13. The alleged inciden...
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Tip-Up Festival Returns to Reading This Weekend
(READING) - The 70th annual Tip-Up Festival returns to Reading this weekend, with three days of fishing, food and live entertainment centered at the local American Legion.Festivities begin Friday with a steak fry from 5 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion.The Tip-Up fishing contest gets underway at ...
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IRS Sets 2026 Tax Refund Timeline; Most E-Filers Can Expect Refunds Within 21 Days
(WASHINGTON) - The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2026 tax filing season on Jan. 26, allowing taxpayers to submit returns for the 2025 tax year.The IRS says most refunds from electronically filed, error-free returns are issued within 21 days. Paper-filed returns typically take six weeks or l...
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Michigan Communities Push Back Against Proposed Data Centers
(LANSING) - Opposition is growing across Michigan as communities move to slow or block large-scale data center developments, with at least 19 cities and townships approving or considering temporary bans on new projects.According to reporting by Bridge Michigan, local officials say the moratoriums...
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Indiana Senate Takes Up Bill to Relocate Rising Star Casino
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that could allow the Rising Star Casino to relocate to a new part of the state.House Bill 1038 passed the Indiana House on Monday by a 67-30 vote and is now under consideration in the Indiana Senate. The bill must be approved ...
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