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Garrett Adopts Wheel Tax Ordinance
(GARRETT) - The Garrett Common Council has adopted a municipal wheel tax ordinance following several weeks of discussion and a public hearing.The measure, introduced in May and approved at the council's June 16 meeting, establishes a wheel tax, excise surtax and municipal wheel tax fund.Wheel Tax...
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DeKalb Eastern Receives United Way Funding For Kindergarten Program
(BUTLER) - DeKalb County Eastern Community School District has received funding from United Way of DeKalb County to support its Kindergarten Countdown Summer Program.The program is designed to help incoming kindergarten students build confidence and develop the skills needed for a successful tran...
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Nesbitt Suspends Campaign For Michigan Governor
(LANSING) - Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has suspended his campaign for governor.Nesbitt announced the decision Monday on X, just hours after President Donald Trump endorsed fellow Republican candidate John James.Nesbitt launched his "Make It In Michigan" campaign about 18 month...
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Braun Demotes IURC Chairman Following AES Rate Decision
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mike Braun has replaced the chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission just days after criticizing regulators for approving an AES Indiana rate increase.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports Braun removed former state senator Andy Zay as chairman Monday and na...
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Porter County Officials Split On Taxes Tied To Proposed Bears Stadium
(HAMMOND) - Support for a proposed Chicago Bears stadium in northwest Indiana remains strong in some areas, but disagreement is emerging over local taxes that would help finance the project.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports Indiana's incentive package for the proposed Hammond stadium includes...
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Indiana Still Has Nation's Lowest Average Gas Price
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana drivers continue to enjoy the lowest average gasoline prices in the nation.GasBuddy reports Indiana's statewide average stands at $3.32 per gallon, the lowest among all 50 states. Texas and Oklahoma were tied for second at $3.37 per gallon.Nationally, the average price of...
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Ford Developing Low-Cost Electric Pickup As Slate Prepares Warsaw Production
(DETROIT) - Slate Auto could soon face competition in the market for low-cost electric pickup trucks.Several automotive publications, including Car and Driver, report that Ford has launched a website tracking development of a compact electric pickup expected to carry a price tag of about $30,000 ...
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TUESDAY: Steuben County 4-H Fair Family Fun Day
(ANGOLA) - Family activities, livestock events, children's programs and live entertainment highlight Tuesday's schedule at the Steuben County 4-H Fair.Tuesday is designated as Family Fun Day, sponsored by Cameron Memorial Community Hospital and Steuben County REMC. Gates are being operated by the...
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Trine Names New Cheer And Dance Coach
(ANGOLA) - Trine University has named alumna Kaitlin Siener as the new head coach of its cheer and dance teams.Interim Athletic Director Andy Rang announced the hiring and said he expects the program to continue growing under Siener's leadership.Siener graduated from Trine in 2023 after spending ...
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Judge Suppresses Statements In Branch Co. Child Porn Case
(COLDWATER) - A Branch County judge has ruled that some statements made by an Algansee Township man accused of child sexually abusive material offenses cannot be used against him at trial.A story in The Coldwater Daily Reporter states District Judge Brent Weigle ruled June 18 that Michigan State ...
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