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Fremont Teacher Receives Trine University Teaching Award
(ANGOLA) - A Fremont High School teacher has been recognized by Trine University for inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology and engineering fields.Trine University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering presented its annual Outstanding High School Teaching Award ...
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Braun Extends Gas Tax Break, Keeping Indiana Fuel Prices Lowest In Nation
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana drivers will continue receiving a break at the gas pump for at least another month.Governor Mike Braun announced Wednesday that he is extending the suspension of Indiana's gasoline usage tax and gasoline excise tax through July 7.The two tax suspensions save motorists mor...
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Two Dead After Chain-Reaction Crash Shuts Down I-69 For Hours
(ALLEN COUNTY) - Two people were killed and southbound Interstate 69 was shut down for more than eight hours Wednesday after a chain-reaction crash involving three semi-trucks and three passenger vehicles.The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. in a construction zone between the Lafayette Center...
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Angola Main Street Seeking Vendors for New Makers Market
(ANGOLA) - Angola Main Street is making a final call for vendors interested in participating in the inaugural Main Street Makers Market, which begins July 11 in downtown Angola.Organizers say the market was created to showcase local talent, creativity and entrepreneurship while providing a venue ...
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Art Reveal Party to Showcase New Public Art in Downtown Angola
(ANGOLA) - Downtown Angola will celebrate new public art installations Friday during the Art Reveal Party in Public Square and Imagine Alley.The free event runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 5, and will feature the unveiling of eight new sculptures, a celebration of the transformed Imagine A...
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Indiana Teens Will Be Eligible for Driver's Licenses at Age 16 Beginning July 1
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana teenagers will be able to obtain a driver's license on their 16th birthday beginning July 1 under a new state law signed by Governor Mike Braun.The change is part of House Enrolled Act 1200, which lowers the minimum licensing age from 16 years and 90 days to 16 years old....
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Ohio Group Urges Federal Investigation of Mail-Order Abortion Providers
(COLUMBUS) - An Ohio advocacy organization is asking federal prosecutors to investigate providers that distribute abortion medication through the mail.The Center for Christian Virtue, based in Columbus, sent a letter to U.S. Attorneys Dominick Gerace II and David M. Toepfer requesting enforcement...
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Ohio Pauses New Data Center Tax Breaks Amid Revenue Concerns
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has paused new sales tax exemptions for large-scale data center projects after state leaders raised concerns that existing incentives have reduced state revenue by more than $1 billion over the past year.The pause applies to future tax exemption requests. Ex...
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Braun Declares June 'Nuclear Family Month' as Pride Month Begins
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed June as Nuclear Family Month in Indiana, issuing the designation on the first day of Pride Month.The proclamation defines a nuclear family as "one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children."Braun said the family struct...
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Auburn Man Charged With Child Molesting
(AUBURN) - An 18-year-old Auburn man is facing a felony child molesting charge following an investigation in DeKalb County.Dameon Pocock has been charged with one count of child molesting.According to court records obtained by WPTA, the victim reported the abuse last week. Pocock was booked into ...
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