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Braun, Meta Break Ground on $10 Billion Data Center Campus in Lebano
(LEBANON) - Gov. Mike Braun joined executives from Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday to break ground on a more than $10 billion data center campus in Lebanon.The project will be located in the LEAP Innovation and Research District and is expected to span approximately 1,500 acres. Plans call for 1...
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Bill to Increase Penalties for Animal Abuse Advances to Senate
(FORT WAYNE) - Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would increase criminal penalties for animal abuse.House Bill 1165 would elevate certain animal abuse offenses from a misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony, and in some cases a Level 5 felony. The bill also provides clearer definitions f...
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Fundraising Underway for DeKalb County's First Public Splash Pad
(AUBURN) - A DeKalb County nonprofit is working to bring the county's first free public splash pad to downtown Auburn.Fortify Life has launched a fundraising campaign for "Fortify Play," a proposed outdoor park and splash pad planned for Connection Drive near West Seventh Street. According to pro...
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Veteran Angola Firefighter Returns to Full Duty After Medical Recovery
(ANGOLA) - A longtime member of the Angola Fire Department has returned to active duty after spending much of last year recovering from a medical event.Firefighter Jordan Omlor, a 26-year veteran of the department, worked his first full shift back on Feb. 7 after completing extensive physical the...
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Indiana Senate Takes Up Casino Relocation - Steuben County Makes Case
(ANGOLA) - Indiana lawmakers are scheduled to take up legislation Wednesday that could allow a casino to relocate to Steuben County, as local officials continue efforts to position the county as a potential host site.The Indiana State Senate is expected to hold a first hearing on House Bill 1038,...
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Lantern Lit Winter Walk planned at Pokagon State Park
(ANGOLA) - Friends of Pokagon will host its annual Lantern Lit Winter Walk on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Pokagon State Park.The self-guided walk will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. and will begin and end at the Pokagon State Park Nature Center. The event is open to all ages and is suitable for couple...
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Sheriff's Candidate Emerick Backs Body Cameras for Steuben County Officers
(ANGOLA) - A candidate for Steuben County sheriff is calling for mandatory use of body cameras by sheriff's deputies, arguing the technology would improve accountability for both officers and the public.The Herald Republican reports that Sheriff's Office detective first sergeant Chris Emerick sai...
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Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Act on Medical Debt Relief at Statehouse Press Conference
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Patient advocates and nonprofit organizations are calling on Indiana lawmakers to immediately pass legislation aimed at preventing medical debt and easing the financial burden faced by Hoosiers dealing with serious illness.A press conference is scheduled for noon Wednesday, Febru...
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Indiana Marks 211 Day, Highlighting One-Stop Access to Help for Hoosiers
(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Communities across Indiana will recognize 211 Day on Wednesday, February 11, spotlighting Indiana 211 as a single, trusted connection to essential health and human services statewide.Observed each year on 2/11, the day highlights how Hoosiers can access help anytime by dialing 2...
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Trine University Hosts SkillsUSA Criminal Justice Competition for Area Students
(ANGOLA) -- Trine University hosted dozens of high school students on campus this past weekend for a hands-on criminal justice competition focused on real-world law enforcement skills.Twenty-eight students from Impact Institute and the Whitko Career Academy took part in a SkillsUSA criminal justi...
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