Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
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🏘️ Community
The undefeated Penn Kingsmen clinched the Northern Indiana Conference with a key win over South Bend Saint Joseph and now prepare for the playoffs, while Starke County commissioners approved an ordinance banning commercial data centers, including crypto mining and server farms, in unincorporated areas outside Knox, North Judson, and Hamlet.
🏛️ Government
Federal funds over $75 million have been awarded to seven rail projects — including a $15 million upgrade for Elkhart and Western Railroad to improve freight rail efficiency and safety — from the U.S. Transportation Department, officials said.
The USDA has announced $8 billion in fuel relief for local Title I crop farmers facing high diesel, fertilizer, and equipment repair costs during harvest.
Farmers are advised to create a Login.gov account ahead of the upcoming application period.
🏈 Sports
Nationally ranked bull riders will compete at Blue Gate PBR Bullfest on Friday, Nov.
13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Michiana Event Center at 455 E. Farver St in Shipshewana.
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