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AES to Be Acquired in $33 Billion Deal; Carson Raises Concerns
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The AES Corporation announced Monday it will be acquired by a group of global investors in a deal valued at approximately $33.4 billion, including debt.According to a company press release, the consortium includes Global Infrastructure Partners, part of BlackRock, and the EQT Inf...
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Indiana Wake Surfing Safety Bill Heads to Governor
(INDIANAPOLIS) - New restrictions on wake surfing in Indiana are headed to Gov. Mike Braun.House Enrolled Act 1062, authored by State Rep. David Abbott of Rome City, sets new safety standards for high-wake recreation on Indiana's freshwater lakes.The measure bans wake surfing between sunset and s...
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Archbold Woman Dies in Crash on US 20
(METAMORA) - A 78-year-old Archbold woman was killed Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Fulton County.The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Linda Rufnacht was driving westbound on U.S. 20 near County Road 7 at 3:53 p.m. when her van crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2007 Peterb...
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Wife of Indiana Congressman Jim Baird Dies After Crash Injuries
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Danise Baird, the wife of U.S. Representative Jim Baird, has died from complications related to injuries she suffered in a car crash earlier this year.According to the congressman's office, the couple was struck in a January hit-and-run while traveling to Washington, D.C. Rep. Ba...
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Angola Mayor: Tough Winter Has Meant Hard Work for Local Crews
(ANGOLA) - Months of frequent snow, ice and subzero temperatures have pushed Angola's city workers to the brink, according to Mayor Dave Martin, who praised crews for keeping essential services running through one of the harshest winters in years.In his monthly letter to residents, Martin said th...
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Michigan Police Launch "Move Over or Get Pulled Over" Enforcement Blitz
(MICHIGAN)- Police across Michigan will step up enforcement this March targeting drivers who fail to move over for stopped emergency vehicles and roadside crews.Local Michigan police and sheriff's departments will take part in the statewide "Move Over or Get Pulled Over" campaign aimed at protect...
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Ohio Lawmakers Move to Ban Ranked Choice Voting Statewide
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio lawmakers have approved legislation that would prohibit ranked choice voting and block cities from adopting the election system.WCMH-TV reports that Senate Bill 63 passed the House by a 63-27 vote after earlier Senate approval and now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine for consideration....
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Huntington County Halts Data Centers, Energy Projects to Study Impact
(HUNTINGTON COUNTY) - Huntington county leaders have imposed a temporary freeze on permits for data centers, battery storage facilities and carbon capture projects while officials study their potential impact on the community.Commissioners approved the moratorium to allow time for research, publi...
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PepsiCo Awards $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
(FORT WAYNE) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana received a major boost to its annual Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser with a $10,000 donation from PepsiCo.The company presented the organization with a Community Impact Award and the check on Sunday as the bowling-based fundraiser contin...
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Supreme Court to Hear Case Linking Gun Rights and Marijuana Use
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could determine whether people who use marijuana can legally own firearms under federal law.The case centers on a Texas man indicted after authorities reportedly found a handgun, marijuana and a small amount of cocaine...
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