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Braun Says Bears Stadium Talks Have Reached The 'Red Zone'
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mike Braun says negotiations to bring the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana have reached what he calls the "red zone," but he cautions that no deal is final until agreements are signed.Speaking to NewsNation after the Bears announced they would advance a stadium develop...
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Three Hospitalized After Vehicle Strikes Amish Buggy In St. Joseph County
(BURR OAK TOWNSHIP) - Three people were hospitalized, including a pregnant woman in critical condition, after a vehicle struck a horse-drawn buggy Friday evening in St. Joseph County.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched around 8:16 p.m. to Maystead Road ne...
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Duck Race Raises More Than $30,000 For Local Causes
(COLDWATER) - Despite rainy weather that forced organizers to scale back some activities, this year's John Rohloff-Coldwater Exchange Club Duck Race raised more than $30,000 for local causes.A total of 4,050 ducks raced down the Sauk River, about 500 more than last year. Organizers also reported ...
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Republican Caucus Set To Fill DeKalb Commissioner Vacancy
(AUBURN) - A Republican caucus to fill the vacant DeKalb County Commissioner West District seat is scheduled for June 15 at 6 p.m. at Kruse Plaza in Auburn.The Star Newspaper reports candidates seeking the appointment must be qualified Republican voters who live within the DeKalb County Commissio...
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Branch County Road Worker Critically Injured In I-69 Crash
(COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, Mich.) - A Branch County Road Commission employee was critically injured Thursday when a semi-truck struck a mowing tractor on I-69.The crash happened just before 1 p.m. in the southbound lanes near the Newton Road overpass.Michigan State Police said the semi-truck rear-ended...
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Hoosier Lottery Suspends Space Invaders Scratch-Off Game
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Hoosier Lottery has stopped sales of its new Space Invaders Cash Invasion scratch-off game after discovering a printing error that may have caused some players to believe they won larger prizes than lottery records showed.Lottery officials said the issue involved tickets that...
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4th Of July Parade Entry Deadline Is FRIDAY
(ANGOLA) - Anyone planning to participate in Angola's Fourth of July Parade needs to act quickly.Today is the deadline to submit applications for this year's parade, which will celebrate the theme "America 250."Completed applications and entry fees may be mailed or dropped off at 210 North Public...
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Free Community Lunch Celebrates 50 Years Of Angola Parks And Recreation
(ANGOLA) - Angola Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to a free lunch today as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.The Pig Out In The Park event begins at 11 a.m. at the Selman Timber Frame and is open to the public while supplies last.Mister Bratz of Orland has donated brats, bra...
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Ohio House Backs Purple Heart License Plate Bill For Surviving Spouses
(COLUMBUS) - Surviving spouses of Purple Heart recipients could soon be allowed to keep or obtain Purple Heart license plates under legislation approved by the Ohio House.House Bill 339 passed the House on a unanimous 91-0 vote Wednesday and now heads to the Ohio Senate.Current Ohio law does not ...
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Indiana Free Fishing Weekend Set For June 6-7
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana residents can fish without a license this weekend during the state's annual Free Fishing Weekend.The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, allowing residents to fish Indiana's public waters without purchasing a fishing license or trout and salmon stamp.Chil...
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