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Pokagon State Park Highlights Volunteer Opportunities During Appreciation Week
(ANGOLA) - Pokagon State Park is recognizing National Volunteer Appreciation Week by highlighting opportunities for residents to get involved.Park officials say volunteers play a key role in supporting operations, from maintaining trails and buildings to assisting at the nature center and helping...
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Report Ranks Indiana Roads Best in the Nation
(INDIANAPOLIS) - New data suggests Indiana may have the best roads in the country, despite the common frustrations of potholes and construction.A report published in the Journal of Consumer Research gave Indiana the top overall ranking, using road surface data from the Bureau of Transportation St...
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Orland Firefighters Pay Off Friendly Bet with Fremont Department After Pie Auction
(FREMONT) - A friendly wager between two local fire departments is now paid in full, with photo evidence to prove it. Members of the Orland Fire Department traveled to Fremont on Saturday to make good on a bet with the Fremont Fire Department following the WLKI 100.3 FM Pie Auction fundraiser for...
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Angola Announces Fourth of July Parade, Applications Due June 5
(ANGOLA) - The City of Angola is preparing for its annual Fourth of July parade, with this year's event highlighting the theme "America 250."City officials say the 2026 parade will recognize 250 years of American history, focusing on themes of freedom and unity.Those interested in participating m...
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Top Indiana Election Division Republicans Resign Ahead of Primary
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two top Republicans in Indiana's Election Division are stepping down, with both resignations taking effect May 6, the day after the primary election.Co-director Brad King is retiring after 24 years in the role, citing age and future planning in his resignation letter.Co-general c...
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Road Closures in Effect Today in Angola
(ANGOLA) - Traffic restrictions are in place today in Angola as crews continue infrastructure and maintenance work in multiple areas.East Stocker Street is closed between Washington Street and Williams Street while crews pave asphalt following recent sanitary repairs.In addition, the southbound l...
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Chronic Wasting Disease Cases Confirmed in Indiana Deer Herd
(INDIANA) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed three new cases of chronic wasting disease in wild white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 hunting season.The cases were detected in Noble, Franklin and Rush counties. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is a neurological illness t...
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Trine University Receives Lead Gift for New Business School Building
(ANGOLA) - Trine University has received a lead gift to support construction of a new facility for its Ketner School of Business.The donation comes from Dr. Rick L. James, a 1977 alumnus and chair of the university's Board of Trustees, and his wife, Dr. Vicki L. James.The planned 55,000-square-fo...
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Sheriff's Association Seeking Campers for Youth Leadership Program
(INDIANA) - The Indiana Sheriffs' Association is preparing for its 46th annual Youth Leadership Camp, set for June 2026.Two sessions are scheduled this year. The first will run June 15 through 17 at the Indiana FFA Leadership Camp in Trafalgar, serving southern Indiana. The second session will be...
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Caruso's Marks 50 Years With Private Celebration & Proclamation Friday
(ANGOLA) - The City of Angola will issue a special proclamation Friday honoring Caruso's Restaurant for 50 years in business.The family-owned restaurant, founded in 1974 by Joe and Barb Caruso, is hosting a private anniversary dinner Friday evening, closing its dining rooms to the public.The cele...
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