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A FedEx driver suffers minor injuries after crashing a delivery van into a ditch on County Road 42 near County Road 49 in DeKalb County. Monica Cooper-Hopkins was traveling east on County Road 42 and missed the right curve onto 49. She overcorrected and lost control, causing her vehicle to …
Read More »Federal Dollars For Electrical Improvements
The USDA says the agency it will be investing $398.5 million to improve rural electric services in 13 states through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. A portion of those funds have been awarded to North Western Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Bryan. The local utility cooperative will receive $8 million over …
Read More »Some IN Jobs Numbers
New numbers…DeKalb County was the only area county that saw a decrease in its unemployment rate in August…its rate fell from 3.2 to 3.1 percent. LaGrange County’s rate has been climbing each month since hitting a low of 2 percent in April. Vermillion County had Indiana’s highest rate at 5.9 …
Read More »C of C Backs Braun
One of the largest business organizations in the U.S. is endorsing Republican, Mike Braun in the Indiana Senate race. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it was backing the businessman and former state lawmaker, who is challenging Sen. Joe Donnelly, one of the most vulnerable Democrats up for re-election. The …
Read More »Loop Indicted For Murder
A Defiance man faces murder charges in Paulding County, following his arraignment. Michael Loop’s bond was set at $10 million, with a 10 percent cash provision. A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled set for Oct. 1 in Paulding County Court. Loop is accused of shooting and killing Philip …
Read More »Fatal Farm Accident Claims Child
A young child dies after he is hit by a tractor on an area farm. Officials say 18 month old Oliver Stackhouse was near a tractor that wasn’t running and for some reason, the vehicle rolled backwards onto the child. The mother tries to help but gets pinned under the …
Read More »Car V Buggy In DeKalb
A car gets into an accident with a horse and buggy in DeKalb County on County Road 68. Investigators tell reporters Mindy Harris of Leo was westbound on 68 when she rear ended the buggy. The impact sent several people in the buggy flying onto the roadway. Two people, a …
Read More »Arson Suspect Wanted In Defiance Co
Defiance County deputies are asking for help in tracking down an arson suspect. The sheriff’s office believes he is responsible for setting fire to a home on Domersville Road early Friday morning. No one was in the home at the time. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading …
Read More »IN Metal Detector Update
Gov. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Administration say Indiana schools have another chance to order state-funded hand-held metal detectors. Schools that have not ordered the devices can do so by Oct. 5. The Republican governor’s office says 3,231 metal detectors have been requested so far by 370 school entities, …
Read More »Money For School Security
Ohio Attorney General, Mike DeWine is awarding $12 million in grants to help enhance safety and security at schools across the state, including every school in Williams County. Bryan City Schools is set to receive $10,893.
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