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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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Fremont Plan Commission Recommends Immediate One-Year Moratorium On Casino, Data Center And Battery Storage Zoning Action
(FREMONT) - A rezone discussion listed on Tuesday night's Fremont Plan Commission agenda never moved forward as originally expected. Instead, after a warning from the town attorney, members unanimously recommended an immediate one-year moratorium on zoning action involving casino and gaming uses,...
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Branch County Sheriff Reminds Boaters To Watch Their Wake During High Water
(COLDWATER) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office is reminding boaters to be careful about the wake they create after recent heavy rain pushed water levels higher on county lakes.The sheriff's office says boaters should be mindful of how their wake can affect shoreline property, docks and other ve...
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Crosswalk Painting To Affect Angola Traffic Over Next Two Weeks
(ANGOLA) - Drivers in Angola are being asked to slow down and watch for crews as artists paint pedestrian crosswalks over the next two weeks.The work will cause lane restrictions and road closures at several locations.Tuesday, July 7William Street at Sheets Family Park will have lane restrictions...
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Clay's Original Family Restaurant Reopens
(FREMONT) - Clay's Original Family Restaurant has reopened.The lakeside restaurant has been around since the 1970s, and had closed for a time.Clay's has now reopened under new owners Will and Justin Mashione, who plan to keep the iconic Clay's menu, with a few new additions.They are also getting ...
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Angola Balloons Aloft Returns This Weekend
(ANGOLA) - Angola Balloons Aloft returns this weekend with hot air balloons, helicopter rides, live music, family activities and skydivers.The annual Angola event runs Friday through Sunday.Friday7:00 a.m. - Media flight4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Paid helicopter rides4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Kid's ...
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