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Work Release Program Could Be Eliminated After State Funding Cuts
(ANGOLA) - The work release program serving Steuben and LaGrange counties could be eliminated later this year as local officials prepare for a significant reduction in state funding.Speaking to the Steuben County Council on Tuesday, Northeast Indiana Community Corrections Director Brett Hays said...
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Indiana Trails Michigan, Ohio In Environmental Protection Rankings
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana ranks behind both Michigan and Ohio in a new national study measuring environmental protection efforts across the United States.The 2026 report from the nonprofit organization SmileHub ranks Indiana 37th among all 50 states. Michigan ranked 22nd, while Ohio placed 29th.Th...
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Driver Injured In DeKalb County Crash Near LaOtto
(LAOTTO) - A Fort Wayne man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning at State Road 3 and County Road 62 near LaOtto.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says 54-year-old John Gray was taken to a local hospital with a back injury after his northbound vehicle was struck in the intersection....
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Indiana Awards $57 Million For Victim Services, Juvenile Justice Programs
(INDIANAPOLIS) - More than $57 million in grant funding is being distributed across Indiana to support crime victims, strengthen community-based services, and expand juvenile justice programs.The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute announced the funding package Monday, calling it one of the larges...
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Steuben County Sheriff's Office Swears In Three New Merit Deputies
(ANGOLA) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office has welcomed three new merit deputies following a recent swearing-in ceremony.Deputy Justus Spriggs, Deputy Caleb Lepper and Deputy Tyler Call were officially sworn in and have begun field training.Spriggs is an Angola native and a 2022 graduate of P...
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Steuben Township Fire Department Seeks Donations For Mosquito Fogging Program
(PLEASANT LAKE) - The Steuben Township Fire Department is asking residents for help funding mosquito fogging operations in the Pleasant Lake area.Fire officials say the annual mosquito reduction program is funded entirely through community donations. Rising costs for materials and pesticides have...
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FIST Pickleball Tournament Seeking Teams For Charity Competition
(ANGOLA) - Pickleball players of all skill levels are invited to compete for a cause later this month at Sheets Family Park.The Steuben County Community Foundation is promoting FIST's 30th Anniversary Pickleball Tournament, scheduled for June 28 at Sheets Family Park.The tournament will feature b...
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Steuben BZA Approves Verizon Tower In Pleasant Township
(ANGOLA) - The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals approved plans Monday for a new Verizon wireless communications tower in Pleasant Township despite objections from nearby residents.The board voted 4-0 to grant a special exception for the project at 105 South 325 West.Representatives for Towe...
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Coldwater Man Charged In Child Sex Crime Case
(COLDWATER) - A 21-year-old Coldwater man is facing multiple felony charges in Branch County District Court stemming from alleged crimes involving a teenage girl.Jacob Herwarth is charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of accosting a child for immoral purpos...
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Coldwater City Council Adopts 2026-27 Budget
(COLDWATER) - The Coldwater City Council has approved a budget that continues major infrastructure projects while setting aside millions in reserves despite a small planned deficit.The Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget includes about $13.8 million in revenue and $13.9 million in spending. City officials...
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