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Lane Restrictions Scheduled on I-69 for Bridge Maintenance

I-69, near S.R. 14, will be restricted to one lane in both directions for nighttime work

ALLEN COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that bridge maintenance is scheduled to begin on Interstate 69, .53 miles north of S.R. 14, on Friday, Aug. 21, weather permitting.

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SOUTH WHITLEY SHOOTING: Man killed on Buckeye Street

SOUTH WHITLEY — One man has been reported dead in a shooting in South Whitley Friday night. One man has been taken into custody by police, but no charges have been filed and no arrests have been made. The incident is being investigated by the Indiana State Police.

VIDEO: Widespread damage after Tianjin blasts

Fires burn in China's Tianjin port area hours after two massive explosions

THROWBACK THURSDAY: 1928 Columbia City football team

The 1928 Columbia City High School football team. On the line from left: Gordon Chapman, Irvin Hartman, Worth Waugh, George Holderman, Don Staples, Herb Pence and Pete Lower. In the backfield: quarterback Stuart Smith and standing from left: Carl Killian, Ralph Born and Tom Johnson.

GAS PRICES JUMP: Partial refinery shutdown causes hike

DETROIT (AP) — Oil and gas industry watchers said Wednesday prices at the pump have jumped across the Great Lakes region because of the unexpected, partial shutdown of a large Indiana oil refinery, and those increases could continue.

LAST CALL: RSVP ends soon for Lincoln Dinner

The Whitley County Republican Party is hosting a Lincoln Day dinner on Aug. 18. The dinner will feature all three U.S. Senate candidates and all four 3rd District U.S. Congressional candidates, as well as local candidates in this year's municipal election.

BEAUTIFUL MORNING: Sunny skies greet commuters

Thursday morning brought a beautiful sunrise in Whitley County. Temperatures were a brisk 57 degrees before 8 a.m., but highs are around 82 degrees.

PREPPING FOR PLAY: Renovations of Whitko Elementary playground continue

SOUTH WHITLEY -- Efforts to renovate Whitko Elementary School's playground continue this week as the school prepares for the 2015-16 school year.

The playground will receive some new equipment as part of the renovation.

SCHOOL BEGINS: WCCS students head back to school

Whitley County Consolidated Schools began classes on Wednesday. Whitko schools will start next week and Churubusco began Tuesday.