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Albright Files for DeKalb County Auditor, Citing Decades of County Experience
(AUBURN) - Holly Albright has officially announced her candidacy for DeKalb County Auditor, highlighting decades of experience in county government, financial oversight and community leadership, according to The Star newspaper.Albright holds a bachelor's degree in business with a concentration i...
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Parkview, Trine to Host Free Webinar on Surgical Technology Training Program
(FORT WAYNE) - Parkview Health and Trine University will host a free online webinar next month for students interested in surgical technology careers.The webinar will take place Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Microsoft Teams and will focus on the Parkview Academy of Surgical Techno...
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Public Meetings Set to Discuss New Joint Fire Territory in Steuben County
(ANGOLA) - A series of public meetings has been scheduled to gather input on a proposed joint fire territory that would combine fire services for the City of Angola and Pleasant Township.The Herald Republican reports the four meetings will be held at 4 p.m. at the Pleasant Township Trustee's Offi...
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Medical Debt Bills Advance After Hoosier Day of Action at Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two bills aimed at strengthening protections for Hoosiers facing medical debt are moving forward at the Statehouse following a coordinated advocacy effort earlier this month.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports the state senate this week passed Senate Bills 85 and 197, legislati...
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Gov. Braun Breaks Ground on New DNR Law Enforcement Headquarters in Central Indiana
(NINEVEH) - A new headquarters for Indiana DNR Law Enforcement District 6 is officially under construction, with state leaders saying the project will strengthen public safety while saving taxpayer dollars.Gov. Mike Braun joined Department of Natural Resources officials and other state leaders fo...
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December Unemployment Down Around NE Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Counties in Northeast Indiana saw a drop in their unemployment during December.Information released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development shows that Steuben County had the largest decrease in unemployment for the month, going from 3.3% to 2.4%.LaGrange County's unemp...
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Indiana Senate Advances Bill Defining Sex and Gender in State Law
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A controversial bill that would set a statewide definition of sex and gender moved forward this week after clearing the Indiana Senate.Senate Bill 182 passed the Senate on Tuesday and now heads to the Indiana House. The legislation would define "male," "female," "sex," and "gende...
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Reported Coldwater Shooting Was "Swatting" Hoax
(COLDWATER) - A reported shooting and carjacking that prompted a large emergency response in Coldwater earlier this week has been confirmed as a "swatting" hoax, according to The Coldwater Daily Reporter. Coldwater Police say a 911 call placed just before 4 p.m. Monday claimed the caller had been...
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Founder of DeKalb County Dog Rescue Charged With 12 Counts of Animal Cruelty
(WATERLOO) - The founder of a longtime DeKalb County dog rescue is facing multiple misdemeanor charges following an investigation into the care of animals at the facility.According to WANE-TV, Cara Seiler, founder and director of Canine Haven Rescue in Waterloo, has been charged with 12 counts o...
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Woman Rescued After SUV Crashes Onto Ice on Coldwater Lake
(COLDWATER) - An 84-year-old woman was injured Wednesday night after her vehicle crashed onto the ice of Coldwater Lake in Branch County.Deputies were called just after 7 p.m. to Centennial Road near Warren Road for a single-vehicle crash. When they arrived, they found the vehicle on its side on ...
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