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Get a Head Start: Timberly Christmas Tree Farm Opens Early for First Time
(STURGIS) - Timberly Christmas Tree Farm in Sturgis is offering something brand-new this year -- its first-ever "Early Bird Days."For two days only, November 22nd and 23rd, families can skip the opening-weekend rush and choose their Christmas trees early. The farm will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p...
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Arrest Made in Series of Mail Thefts in Steuben County
(ANGOLA) - A 42-year-old Angola woman has been taken into custody in connection with roughly 15 mailbox thefts reported across rural areas of Steuben County. According to the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, an investigation aided by community tips and surveillance footage led detectives to a re...
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Trine University Welcomes Paxton as Assistant Vice President of Advancement
(ANGOLA) - Trine University has appointed Ellen Paxton as its new assistant vice president of advancement, adding more than 25 years of experience in fundraising, development strategy and institutional promotion to its leadership team.Paxton most recently served on the development team at Bishop ...
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No Arraignment Monday for Angola High School Teacher Accused in THC Edible Incident
(ANGOLA) - There was no arraignment Monday for the Angola High School teacher arrested after two students consumed THC edibles she allegedly left out in her classroom last week. Debra McGillem, 49, of Reading, posted $6,505 bail and was released from the Steuben County Jail on Saturday. McGillem ...
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Adds 2026 Tour Stop in Fort Wayne
(FORT WAYNE) - Comedy recording artist, "Weird Al" Yankovic, has announced new dates for the next leg of his BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour -- including a stop in Fort Wayne. The 2026 extension of the tour will span 90 cities across North America and will bring a supersized comedy-rock spectacle fill...
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Fort Wayne Airport to Launch New Non-Stop Flights to Fort Lauderdale on Thursday
(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne International Airport will begin offering non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Allegiant Air starting Thursday. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart Fort Wayne at 5:56 p.m., with boarding set to begin at 5:30 p.m. On Tuesday (Nov....
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Bird Flu Spreads in Northeast Indiana; Nearly 8,700 Birds in Latest Case
(LAGRANGE) - Another case of bird flu has been detected in northeast Indiana, according to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health.Officials say the latest infected flock -- a commercial egg-laying operation in LaGrange County -- contained nearly 8,700 birds. This marks the 35th confirmed case ...
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Stellantis Recalls Nearly 113,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Over Potential Engine Contamination
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Stellantis is recalling close to 113,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a potential engine contamination issue.The recall applies to select 2024 and 2025 Wrangler 4xe models, as well as 2023-2025 Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles. The automaker says sand from the engine castin...
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Michigan Legislature Passes Sweeping Transparency Reforms for State Earmarks
(LANSING) - Michigan lawmakers have approved major reforms to the state's earmark process, requiring full public disclosure 45 days before final budget votes.The legislation follows multiple scandals in recent years involving allegedly misspent or embezzled earmarks. Under the new rules, lawmaker...
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Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Employer Tax Credits for Childbirth, Marriage, and Fertility Benefits
(COLUMBUS, OH) - Ohio Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) has introduced three bills that would give tax credits to employers who offer bonuses or benefits related to childbirth, marriage, or fertility treatments. House Bills 340, 341, and 342 -- part of Williams' "Family First Agenda" -- would allo...
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