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Mayor Martin Highlights Angola's Wastewater System In July Message
(ANGOLA) - Angola Mayor Dave Martin is using his July City Moment message to highlight the city's wastewater system and the employees who keep it running.Martin says the city's wastewater treatment process begins with a collection system made up of more than 60 miles of underground pipe.The syste...
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Former Kendallville Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe Dies At 66
(KENDALLVILLE) - Former Kendallville Mayor Wilma SuzAnne Handshoe has died.Handshoe passed away June 29 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family, following a long battle with cancer. She was 66.Handshoe was Kendallville's first and only female mayor. She was electe...
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WPTA: Petition Seeks To Make Indiana Bat The State's Official Mammal
(NEW HAVEN) - A New Haven woman is leading an effort to make the Indiana bat the state's official mammal.WPTA reports Desiree Coy has launched a campaign called "Batty for Indiana," asking state lawmakers to designate the endangered Indiana bat as an official state symbol.Indiana does not current...
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'Steeped In Auburn' Art Exhibit Runs Through Labor Day
(AUBURN) - A summer art exhibit is bringing oversized teacup planters to downtown Auburn."Steeped in Auburn" features 20 teacup planters created by local artists.The planters are scattered around downtown Auburn, with each one sponsored by a local business or organization. Each design has a diffe...
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Trump Approves Michigan Disaster Aid After Previous Denial
(WASHINGTON) - President Donald Trump has reversed course and approved $32.1 million in federal disaster relief aid for Michigan after previously denying assistance tied to storm damage in southwest Michigan.The Detroit News reports Trump announced the approval Tuesday night for "severe storms, t...
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Angola Main Street Accepting Hometown Hero Banner Sponsorships
(ANGOLA) - Angola Main Street is accepting sponsorships for its fourth annual Hometown Hero Banner Program.The program honors veterans and first responders with banners displayed in Historic Downtown Angola.Sponsors can purchase a banner in honor of veterans from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forc...
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Indiana Reserved Hunt Applications Open July 6
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana hunters can apply for the next round of reserved hunts beginning Monday, July 6.The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says applications must be submitted online through GoOutdoorsIN.com. The online system is the only way to apply, and late entries will not be accept...
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Indiana State Parks Plan Fireworks And Events For America's 250th Birthday
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana state parks will mark America's 250th birthday with fireworks, camping and special July 4 activities.The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says four state park properties will host fireworks displays for Independence Day celebrations.Fireworks DisplaysPatoka Lake: T...
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Bob Ross Painting Created For 'The Joy Of Painting' Sells For $320,000
(MUNCIE) - A Bob Ross painting created for "The Joy of Painting" has sold at auction for $320,000.The painting, "Mountain Summit," was created for Season 13, Episode 10 of Ross' PBS series. It was auctioned Tuesday by Bonhams Skinner as part of its American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years of Indep...
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Indiana Leaders React To Supreme Court Ruling On Girls' And Women's Sports
(INDIANA) - Indiana leaders are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled states can legally restrict girls' and women's sports teams based on biological sex.The Court ruled 6-3 in cases involving laws in Idaho and West Virginia. The ruling found the policies do not violate the Constitution's E...
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