Indiana & Michigan Power on Wednesday filed a rate cut plan with state regulators that the utility says would save the average customer $100 a year, and the plan would freeze rates for three years.
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Courtesy of City of Goshen/WVPEGoshen currently covers trash and recycling pickup out of property tax revenues, but Mayor Gina Leichty says that’s no longer possible, due to Indiana’s recent property and income tax reform. -
Crossroads United Way says it's determined to continue local fundraising efforts to keep the late Dolly Parton's Imagination Library literacy initiative mailing out free children's books. -
Niles Mayor Nick Shelton says buying power directly from solar panels at the airport will save the city money in the long run as renewable energy costs grow with demand in coming years. -
FILE PHOTO: Justin Hicks/IPB NewsFaith groups and advocates will share immigrants’ stories, pray about what’s going on there, and encourage people to take action, according to Carrie Bowie with the Michiana Alliance for Democracy. -
Tim ScottThe St. Joseph Valley Fly Fishers invite adults and kids age 10 and up for free fly fishing lessons Saturday (Aug. 29) from 9 a.m. to noon at South Bend's Leeper Park West, near the tennis courts. -
Michael Gallenberger/WVPEAmtrak and the city of South Bend are hopeful that downtown passenger rail service is closer to reality.
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