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Indiana Preparing Workforce Pell Grants For Short-Term Job Training Programs
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana officials are preparing for a new federal financial aid program that could help low-income Hoosiers pay for short-term workforce training programs instead of traditional college degrees.The new Workforce Pell Grants are an expansion of the federal Pell Grant system, which...
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Community Humane Shelter Celebrates Successful Casino Night Fundraiser
(ANGOLA) - The Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County says its 14th annual Casino Night fundraiser Saturday at Club Paradise was a major success.Shelter leaders said they were overwhelmed by the community support shown during the event and thanked volunteers, employees, board members, donors,...
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Angola Community Mourns Longtime Bartender William "Chink" Chrisman
(ANGOLA) - Friends, customers, and coworkers across Angola are mourning the death of longtime bartender William "Chink" Chrisman.Chrisman spent more than 43 years behind the bar at Skip's, now known as The Venue in downtown Angola.Earlier this month, friends and supporters organized a fundraiser ...
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Angola Common Council To Revisit DORA Proposal Monday Night
(ANGOLA) - The Angola Common Council is expected to take another step Monday night toward creating a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in downtown Angola.Council members are scheduled to hold a second reading of Ordinance 1800-2026 during their meeting at 7 p.m. at Angola City Hall.Th...
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Steuben County Highway Department Announces Weekly Road Work Schedule
(STEUBEN COUNTY) - The Steuben County Highway Department says multiple roadway maintenance and utility projects are planned this week across the county.Officials say NIPSCO crews will relocate gas lines Monday through Thursday at County Road 100 North and County Road 200 West as part of the upcom...
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Free Hubie Ashcraft Band Concert Coming To Commons Park Friday Night
(ANGOLA) - Angola Parks & Recreation continues its 50th anniversary celebration Friday night with a free concert at Commons Park featuring the Hubie Ashcraft Band.The event is scheduled for Friday, May 15th in downtown Angola.Organizers say concessions, bounce houses, and a classic car show b...
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Indiana Lawmakers Noncommittal On Extending Gas Tax Suspension
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Top Indiana Republican lawmakers say no decisions have been made about extending Indiana's temporary gas tax suspension beyond early June.According to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, Mike Braun's current emergency declaration expires June 7th.The declaration temporarily suspended ...
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Braun Ceremonially Signs Indiana's New "Bell-To-Bell" School Cellphone Ban
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Mike Braun ceremonially signed Indiana's new "bell-to-bell" cellphone restriction law Wednesday.The measure, known as Senate Enrolled Act 78, prohibits students from using cellphones and smartwatches during the school day and requires devices to be stored in a secure location or ...
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Fort Wayne Ballet Bringing Free Firefly Tour Performance To Angola Tonight
(ANGOLA) - A free outdoor dance performance is coming to Angola tonight as the Fort Wayne Ballet continues its Firefly Tour across northeast Indiana.The performance will take place Thursday at the Roman Beer Stage in Commons Park. Concessions and food vendors are scheduled to begin serving at 6 p...
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Indiana School Grading System Getting Major Overhaul
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana is changing the way public schools receive their A-through-F grades.The state's new school accountability system has cleared its final approvals and will take effect for the 2026-27 school year. The rule was signed off on this month by Governor Mike Braun and Attorney Gen...
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