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Austria-Hungary announced the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a report from London says, calling it "the second and culminating step in the Austro-Bulgarian program for the aggrandizement of themselves at ...
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IDHS: More Aftershocks Possible Through Weekend
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is reminding people that after shocks could happen throughout the next few days and to be prepared. via WBIW-AM Bedford
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Walk set to help raise autism awareness
"Everyone is on their own journey, so we are ever-evolving "We want everyone to know that they are not alone. We are together in autism" A Wabash Valley mother hopes to save other families from having to investigate their children's autism diagnosis in isolation. via Tribune-Star
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Earthquake rattles Wabash Valley, Midwest
A confirmed 5.4 earthquake has rocked people awake in Indiana. The ground shook in Terre Haute, Brazil, Indianapolis and Evansville about 5:39 a.m. Eastern time today. via Tribune-Star
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Earthquake Stats from U.S.G.S.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:37 a.m. early on Friday morning in southern Illinois on the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone, which is near the New Madrid Seismic Zone ... via TristateHomepage.com
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No one injured in fire at asphalt plant
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at an asphalt plant in western Indiana. Officials at Wabash Valley Asphalt say either a pipe carrying oil used to heat asphalt burst or a connection broke sometime before ... via WLFI-TV West Lafayette
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5.2 earthquake rocks Illinois; also felt in Ohio and Indiana
The U.S. Geological Survey says this morning's 5.2-magnitude earthquake was likely generated by the Wabash fault zone in southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute
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Escapees Captured, Wednesday Update
"We owe the Indiana State Police and all other law enforcement agencies involved in the apprehension of escapees Day and Helsley our gratitude and thanks for their fine work." News Release: From: Indiana Department of Corrections Branchville Escapees Returned to Indiana Department of Correction Custody Indianapolis, Indiana --Branchville Correctional Facility escapees Kent Day and ... via TristateHomepage.com
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Vincennes preparing for former President Clinton
"It would be a good thing to skip class for. it would be a good excuse" Former President Clinton paying a visit to one Wabash Valley campus. Former President Bill Clinton will be on the Vincennes University campus Thursday evening. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute
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Record number of YAR grants go to local youth groups
"It's exciting and we hope we can continue to get that many grants again" Youth participate in relay races, jump rope and aerobic exercises during an event sponsored by Youth as Resources in Morgan County. via The Times
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News Briefs for April 11, 2008
"The snow won't amount to a hill of beans, though" Gallery closed todayfor grant readings The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana's Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery at 318 Main St. via Evansville Courier & Press
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Spring means road construction season in the Wabash Valley
"I always took Fruitridge over, and now that's all tore up" Spring is here, and so is the season for road work: Time to fix the pot holes "old man winter" left behind, and to make the roads better to drive on. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute
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Plant Attack: Asian bush honeysuckle is threatening Indiana's native flora and fauna
"When you're inside this 'honeysuckle jungle,' there's not a single pollinator in there. Even if you have a few plants that are growing in there, they have no chance of reproducing." "Invasive" and "disaster" are hardly the first words that come to mind when peering at the first bits of green leaves peeking out along Indiana's roads and in parks and forests. via Tribune-Star
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New store in Atlanta will sell art, antiques, jewelry, more
"My mom and I thought it would be great to do a mural" Visitors will have a place to shop, and the town is expected to see the rewards when the Women's League opens the Atlanta Mercantile on Main Street. via IndyStar.com
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Faith Builders Ministries bridges the gap between local churches and communities
"She stretches out her hand to the poor; yea she reaches forth her hands to the needy." Name of ministry: Faith Builders Promotions, 3119 S. Nora Drive, New Castle, Ind. via Star-Press
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Indiana sales tax rise
"I'm not in favor of it. I don't see how it's gonnna help anything" Some bad news headed to your budget. On Tuesday Indiana's sales tax goes up to seven percent. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute
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New Voting Machines in Parke County
As election day draws closers one Wabash Valley county takes steps to get ready. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute
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Gubernatorial candidates visit Vincennes
"We also need to reinvest in vocational education" The two Democratic gubernatorial candidates vying for Indiana governor Mitch Daniels' seat spent Thursday campaigning in Vincennes. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute
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