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Commissioners Seeking Proposals For Historic Courthouse Reuse
(ANGOLA) - The Steuben County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals from private firms to redevelop and manage the historic Steuben County Courthouse.The 1868 courthouse at 55 South Public Square has been vacant since county offices and courts moved into the Steuben County Judicial Center i...
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Indiana State Police Report More Than 34,000 Traffic Stops In May
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana State Police troopers conducted nearly 35,000 traffic stops across the state in May as part of ongoing traffic enforcement efforts aimed at improving roadway safety.The Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureau reported troopers made 34,986 traffic stops during the month. T...
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Michigan Gas Utilities Donation Enhances Branch County Sheriff's Office Drone Program
(COLDWATER) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office has announced a $10,000 donation from Michigan Gas Utilities, in partnership with the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, to support the continued development and enhancement of the agency's Unmanned Aircraft System program.Sheriff Fred Blankenshi...
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Steuben County Opens Cooling Centers
(STEUBEN COUNTY) - Steuben County officials are encouraging residents to take precautions as hot and humid conditions settle into the region this week.Steuben County Emergency Management has released a list of cooling centers available to residents seeking relief from the heat.Cooling Centers• YM...
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Red Cross Urges Blood, Platelet Donations As Summer Shortage Looms
(FORT WAYNE) - The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets as donations continue to lag behind seasonal demand.The organization says blood donations are down about 25,000 units nationwide over the past several weeks, raising concerns about maintaining an adequate supply hea...
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Coldwater Utility Fee Lawsuit Faces Key Hearing Thursday
(COLDWATER) - A class-action lawsuit challenging utility fees charged by the City of Coldwater is scheduled for a key court hearing Thursday.The lawsuit was filed by Coldwater resident Jason Mate and alleges the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has overcharged electric customers by calculating...
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Indiana Michigan Power Suspends Power Shutoffs During Heat Wave
(FORT WAYNE) - Indiana Michigan Power is temporarily suspending service disconnections for nonpayment as dangerous heat settles across the region.The utility announced that power shutoffs for nonpayment will be suspended Wednesday, June 10, throughout its service territory because of forecast ext...
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Steuben County EMS Grappling With Overtime Costs Amid Paramedic Shortage
(ANGOLA) - Steuben County EMS is facing rising staffing costs as paramedic vacancies continue to strain the department's budget.During Tuesday's meeting of the Steuben County Council, EMS Administrator Alicis Walsh requested a budget transfer to cover increased part-time staffing expenses.Walsh s...
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Steuben County Council Approves Nearly $390,000 In Park Improvements
(ANGOLA) - The Steuben County Council has approved nearly $390,000 in improvements at the county park, addressing several long-standing maintenance and infrastructure needs.The funding will come from the county's Major Moves fund and will support a series of projects discussed during Tuesday's co...
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Steuben Democrats Seek Candidates For Multiple County Offices
(ANGOLA) - The Steuben County Democratic Party is seeking candidates to run for several county offices in the November election.Party leaders announced they are looking to fill positions on the fall ballot and are encouraging interested residents to come forward.Open countywide races include asse...
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