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        Inmate that escaped from Mercer County Judicial Center arrested without incident

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        Rising gas prices are impacting young owner's lawn care business

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        Children and deputy injured after reported school bus crash in Whitley County

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        As spring fire season still burns hot, fire crews urge the public to use caution

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