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Texas Roadhouse bringing 200 jobs to Auburn
AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) – A “legendary” establishment is opening in Auburn right off Interstate 69, bringing to the area 200 jobs and some special guests for the opening day. Texas Roadhouse, known for its hand-cut steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs, will begin serving customers in April. A ribbon-cutting...
Health agency urges residents to check measles vaccination status
BRANCH COUNTY — A fourth measles case was reported in Michigan, this time in Jackson County, and the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is making a proactive effort to ensure everyone is vaccinated to prevent the spread of the infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the...
Authorities ask for help finding local woman with warrant
WILLIAMS COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG) - Police are asking the public for helping finding a woman with a bench warrant. The Williams County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding Jessica Lucas, 37, of Bryan, Ohio. She’s wanted on a bench warrant for Failure to Abide by personal...
New artisan butchery coming to Auburn
AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - A new butchery is coming to Auburn next week. Carve Market, at 109 E 5th St., will specialize in premium cuts. A grand opening for the butchery will include culinary demonstrations, tastings, and a meet and greet with butchers. Attendees can also expect to sample different...
Byler Lane - Wine Wednesday (Easter Edition)
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We head out to Byler Lane to chat with co-owner, Rachel Byer, for our Wine Wednesday. During this visit we try their featured wine and learn about the Easter gift baskets they are offering for purchase at their winery. “Where friends become family, stories are...
Softball Game Recap: DeKalb Barons vs. Cornersville Bulldogs
On Wednesday, the DeKalb Barons fell victim to a rough 11-4 loss at the hands of the Cornersville Bulldogs. DeKalb has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Rylee Moore was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Paige Storck was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Sheriff deputies allege elderly couple's debit card misused to buy Taylor Swift tickets
BRANCH COUNTY — A Sherwood Township couple is facing charges after allegedly using their elderly neighbors' debit card illegally, including to buy Taylor Swift concert tickets. Adult Protective Services began the investigation into the alleged theft from the elderly couple a year ago. Kory Olmstead, 47, and his wife...
Silcott fills Hicksville's EMS deputy chief position; council hears about splash pad
HICKSVILLE — Hicksville Village Council approved the job description for EMS deputy chief and heard about other water projects during its recent meeting. According to Fire Chief Bruce Hart, the position has existed for some time, and is now being filled with Bruce Silcott. It will be a full-time position and salaried. Silcott has been a volunteer EMT/firefighter with the village in the past. ...
Potential hard freeze threatens budding plants
Rick Meyer still recalls the problems caused by frost during the 2012 growing season. The co-owner of Orchard Hill Farms in Kendallville says that this past winter reminded him of 2012 – “We had a warm winter, no frost on the ground, and then the last week of March we had – 8 days, 9 days in the 70s, and the trees actually bloomed one month earlier than they should have – they bloomed in the 2nd week in April. Then we had frost in April – cold nights — and it damaged the crop severely.”
Coldwater '5' makes up core of 23-24 The Daily Reporter Girls Basketball Dream Team
The 2023-24 Girls Basketball season is officially in our rearview mirror, and there was much to celebrate during the year. Branch County had one Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) District champion as the Coldwater Cardinals brought home their second-straight Division 1 district title with a win over Gull Lake. The Cardinals came up just a little short in the regional semifinals, falling to Portage Central to end their superb season. ...
Historic Auburn Hotel demolition begins
AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - Demolition began at the historic Auburn Hotel on Monday. All businesses left the building, which was built in the 1890s, earlier this month. Officials say the hotel will likely be replaced with a residential living space.
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