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Indiana schools chief releases video for parentsNov 11, 2014 12:01 am - INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz has released a video message for parents stressing the importance of family engagement to ensure ...
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Legislation could change Indiana annexation rulesNov 09, 2014 12:01 am - INDIANAPOLIS - Cities and towns may have to meet new rules before they can annex properties. The Herald Bulletin reports a legislative study committee has recommende...
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Gibson residents balk at mine's road closure planNov 09, 2014 12:01 am - PRINCETON, Ind. - A southwestern Indiana coal company's bid to close portions of three county roads is drawing fire from residents, who say mining in the area is driving...
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Terre Haute turns to sludge to shore up financesNov 08, 2014 12:01 am - TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - A western Indiana community is turning to sewage to shore up its finances. Terre Haute has signed a contract to provide sludge from its wastewater tr...
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Delaware County eyes new ambulance fees for EMSNov 08, 2014 12:01 am - MUNCIE, Ind. - Delaware County residents who use ambulances will soon see increased fees, but they have options for keeping costs down. The county plans to offer the Del...
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Polar vortex comes back next weekNov 07, 2014 4:00 am - “Polar vortex” — two words that sent Chicago-area residents hiding under the blankets last winter — might creep back into the weather forecast next week as low temperatu...
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School closes for cleaning after student illnessesNov 06, 2014 12:01 am - A West suburban elementary school closed for cleaning Thursday after nearly a third of the students were out sick the day before. Health officials say the children had g...
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Man badly hurt in northern Indiana trench collapseNov 06, 2014 12:01 am - SILVER LAKE, Ind. - Authorities in northern Indiana say a man was badly hurt when he was buried up to his neck by soil when a trench caved in on him. Emergency crews wer...
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Prosecutors ask court to reject Peterson appealNov 06, 2014 12:01 am - Prosecutors on Thursday asked an Illinois court to reject Drew Peterson's appeal of his murder conviction for the death of his third wife, arguing that overwhelming circ...
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Internet predator sentenced to 20 yearsNov 06, 2014 12:01 am - A 47-year-old man formerly from South suburban Lansing has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for attempting to arrange sex with an underage girl. The ...