Kosciusko County Fire Association Issues Burn Advisory
The Kosciusko County Fire Association issues an open burning advisory Thursday, Sept. 12.
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Indiana American Water to Remove Rockford Dam in Seymour
Indiana American Water today announced it has secured all permits required to begin demolition of the low-head river dam on the East Fork of White River near the company’s water treatment facility on North County Road 760 East, just south of East Reddington Street.
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Goshen Police Add Patrol Around Schools After Threats
On Sept. 6, Goshen Police learned of multiple threats made to the community and several community members on social media.
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Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Tuesday, Aug. 27
There is an excessive heat warning in portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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Indiana State Police Bremen Post Reminds Drivers: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Drive sober or get pulled over. That’s the warning the Indiana State Police Bremen Post is issuing to drivers as they gear up for the annual end-of-summer impaired driving enforcement campaign.
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Local Fire Departments Urge Residents to Write to OSHA Regarding Proposed Regulations
Local fire departments urge residents to write to OSHA before the deadline Monday, July 22, citing concerns that newly proposed guidelines will cripple small, rural volunteer fire departments.
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Area Police Reports
Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents:
Read MoreIndiana experts stress fireworks safety ahead of July 4th
As Hoosiers gear up for Independence Day, safety experts are stressing the importance of handling fireworks responsibly.
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Have A Safe Fourth: Please Don’t Smoke Near Fireworks
Dear Editor, We hope you all are as excited to celebrate our nation’s liberation as we are this Fourth of July. While fireworks are a beloved tradition that brings joy and excitement to our communities, they also pose significant risks if not handled with care. One of the … Read More
Michiana Area Council of Governments Opens Online Survey for Transportation Safety Plan
In 2023 Michiana Area Council of Governments secured a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant to create a Regional Transportation Safety Action Plan.
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Motorists Adjusting To Three New Traffic Signals Along Hickory Street
Three traffic signals – all for westbound motorists – have been installed and activated along Hickory Street in Warsaw in an attempt to decrease the chances of vehicles being trapped on the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks.
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Grace College Rolls Out New Testing Protocol; Katip Applauds Efforts
Grace College successfully returned students to campus for the spring semester after rolling out its new testing protocol.
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Celebrate Halloween Safely With These Tips
As people start to plan for fall holiday celebrations, many people wonder what activities are safe during this pandemic.
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New Heat Safety Laws Going Into Effect In July
INDIANAPOLIS — Heat preparedness training will become a requirement for all interscholastic and intramural coaches in the state of Indiana as of July 1.
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New Cross Walks At Lakeview Middle School
WARSAW — Two new cross walks were installed in front of Lakeview Middle School on E. Smith Street during winter break. “We’ve been having issues,” comments Cpl. Doug Light regarding driver’s not obeying the school zone. “These will give a little more visual awareness” The cross walks sit at the … Read More
Health Officials Offer Tips To Protect Hoosiers From Heat
INDIANAPOLIS — With dangerous heat and humidity in Indiana’s forecast this weekend, state health officials are offering tips to help keep Hoosiers safe amid the rising temperatures. “These hot conditions can be a dangerous time for Hoosiers,” said State Health Commissioner Jerome Adams, MD, MPH. “If you’re going … Read More