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County Freezes Humane Society Funding After Contract Talks Break Down
(DEKALB COUNTY) - The DeKalb County Commissioners have voted to halt payments to the DeKalb Humane Society after months of failed contract negotiations.The Star reports the county has provided about $50,000 a year to the humane society for the past three years without a signed agreement. Commissi...
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Eviction Call Leads to Arrest of Wanted Hamilton Man; 12 Guns Found
(HAMILTON) - Steuben County sheriff's deputies arrested a wanted fugitive Monday morning while serving an eviction notice at a home in Hamilton and discovered multiple firearms inside the residence. According to the Herald Republican, deputies took 48-year-old Ryan Wildermuth into custody after f...
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First Day Hike on New Year's Day at Pokagon
(ANGOLA) - Pokagon State Park will host a First Day Hike on New Year's Day as part of a statewide slate of outdoor events at Indiana state parks.The Pokagon event begins at 2 p.m. on January 1 at the park's CCC Shelter. A brief Friends of Pokagon meeting and volunteer recognition will be followed...
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Christmas Eve Morning Hike Planned at Pokagon State Park
(ANGOLA) - Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to start Christmas Eve with a festive hike at Pokagon State Park. The hike starts at 10 a.m. and is led by a naturalist. Hikers should meet up at the CCC Shelter. After the hike, participants can enjoy light refreshments at the Spring Shelte...
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Indiana Residents Encouraged to Check for Unclaimed Money
(INDIANA) - Indiana residents may have unclaimed money waiting for them, and state officials say it's worth taking a few minutes to check.The Indiana Treasurer of State holds millions of dollars in unclaimed property belonging to Hoosiers. That property can include money from inactive bank accoun...
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New U.S. Attorney Named for Northern District of Indiana
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -The U.S. Senate has confirmed Adam Mildred as the new U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana.Mildred was confirmed on December 18 by a 53-43 vote. He previously served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Allen County and is based in Fort Wayne.Mildred was nominate...
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DNR Offering Limited-Time Holiday Gift Packs for 2026
(INDIANA) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is offering a limited number of holiday gift packs for 2026, designed for Hoosiers who enjoy Indiana's state parks and outdoor recreation.The gift packs can be used throughout the year and save buyers up to $27 compared to purchasing the ite...
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Ray Allison Named Next Executive Director of Indiana State Fair Commission
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana State Fair Commission has announced Ray Allison as its next Executive Director.Allison will succeed Cindy Hoye, who is set to retire in March 2026 after nearly 40 years of service. Hoye holds the longest tenure of any executive director in the Commission's history.A ...
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Survey: Majority of Hoosiers Support Balanced Forest Management
(INDIANA) - Most Hoosiers favor a balanced approach to managing Indiana's forests, according to a new public opinion survey.The survey, conducted by Purdue University's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and D.J. Case & Associates, found strong support for forest management practice...
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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Three Vehicles in Whitley County
(WHITLEY COUNTY) - Indiana State Police are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian Monday evening in Whitley County.Troopers were called to the scene around 6:45 p.m. on U.S. 24, west of County Road 800 East, for a three-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.According to the ...
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