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Fort Wayne Man Charged With Arson After Setting Severed Genitals On Fire
(FORT WAYNE) - A Fort Wayne man faces an arson charge after investigators determined a garage fire began when he set his severed genitals on fire.Warning: This story contains disturbing details.Fort Wayne fire officials began investigating a detached garage fire May 6. Police were responding arou...
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DeKalb Sheriff's Sergeant's Vehicle Hit; Driver Injured, Alcohol Suspected
(DEKALB COUNTY) - A DeKalb County sheriff's sergeant and his K9 partner escaped injury after their parked patrol vehicle was hit from behind on Interstate 69 early Wednesday morning.The crash happened just before 3:30 a.m. near the 323-mile marker.Sergeant Brett Parker was parked in a crossover, ...
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Steuben County Sheriff's Deputy Resigns As Special Prosecutor Reviews Investigation
(ANGOLA) - Steuben County Sheriff's Deputy Jordon Trippe has resigned while a special prosecutor reviews an Indiana State Police investigation involving a Steuben County public official.Sheriff Rodney Robinson accepted Trippe's resignation effective Friday, July 10.The sheriff's office directed q...
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Another Public Meeting Ends With No New Casino Information For Steuben Voters
(ANGOLA) - Another public meeting in Steuben County ended Wednesday night with no new information about the casino effort voters are being asked to decide in November.The casino issue came up briefly during the Steuben County Plan Commission meeting, but the commission did not hear a presentation...
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Isa To Host Constituent Coffee Hour In LaGrange
(LAGRANGE) - State Representative Tony Isa will host a Constituent Coffee Hour Friday morning in LaGrange.The informal event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Five Lakes Coffee at 404 South Railroad Street.Isa says the event is a chance for residents to ask questions, share thoug...
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Emerick Will Run Unopposed For Steuben County Sheriff
(ANGOLA) - Republican nominee Chris Emerick will run unopposed in the November general election for Steuben County Sheriff.The general election is Tuesday, November 3.Emerick announced the ballot status on social media and thanked his family, friends, volunteers and supporters for their encourage...
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Dunkin' Donuts Planned For Former Coldwater Auto Parts Store
(COLDWATER) - A Dunkin' Donuts is planned for the former Advance Auto Parts location in Coldwater.The Coldwater Planning Commission has approved plans for the coffee and pastry shop at 515 East Chicago Street.Engineer Matt Cole represented the applicant and told commissioners Dunkin' will use abo...
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Casino Opposition Calls For Public Input Ahead Of Steuben County Referendum
(FREMONT) - Opposition to a possible Steuben County casino is calling for more public input before voters decide the issue in November.Theresa Steele is with the Coalition for a Better Steuben County, which opposes bringing a casino to Steuben County.She spoke about the issue after Tuesday night'...
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Realtor Says Walters Lake Casino Concept Would Be Resort-Style Development
(FREMONT) - Realtor Mark Hansbarger says the possible casino project connected to property near Walters Lake should be understood as a resort-style development, not just a standalone casino.Hansbarger represents the property near Walters Lake, west of Fremont.It is the only possible Steuben Count...
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Pokagon Chapter DAR To Read Declaration Of Independence In Commons Park
(ANGOLA) - The Pokagon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a public reading of the Declaration of Independence Wednesday evening in Commons Park.The reading will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the Roman Beer Stage.The event marks 250 years since the text of the Declarati...
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