Steuben County

A lot of people were uncomfortable with that because it definitely would have impacted the two racinos very, very closely.

And so we're looking at these referendums for Allen County, DeKalb County, and Steuben County.

So all in the Northeast Indiana, which is area which is sort of not served and also could draw people from overstate lines, which, you know, lawmakers like.

They want other states' residents to be spending their money here.

If you vote no, then you're out.

Right.

So any county that, let's say, Allen County and Steuben County approved it, then any gaming operator in the nation can put in, I guess, a bid or a package before the Indiana Gaming Commission saying where they want to build one and everything.

you know, how many games it would be and how much revenue it would bring in and would it have a hotel and all this stuff.

Free books will be offered to anyone who attends.

The university will also accept donations for Turning Point of Steuben County, which helps those facing homelessness or housing instability.

Halloween Festival.

Ivy Tech Community College will host its annual Halloween Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat c- from 6:00 to 8:00 Friday on the Coliseum campus, 3800 North Anthony Boulevard.

By Sherry Slater of the Journal-Gazette.

The casino question on Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben County ballots next month might be expressed as a simple choice, money or morality.

Many elected officials support allowing a casino to open.

The accompanying windfall is compelling.

Tucker said she's optimistic that a casino would generate jobs, tourism, and other economic development opportunities.

The voters decide.

Commissioners in Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties were also asked to provide their views on the gaming referendum.

Only Andy Laughlin, Steuben County Commissioner, responded.

And with this article is a map showing the August jobless rates for northeast Indiana.

In this map, Steuben County is at 3.4% jobless, Noble County 3.4%, DeKalb 3.2%, Kosciuszko at 3.4%, Whitley County at 2.9%, Allen County at 3.3%, Wabash at 3.3%, Huntington at 3% August jobless rates, Adams at 3.2%, and Wells County at 2.7%.

Clancy lawyers urge investigation of lone juror who wanted to convict.

From the Associated Press, Dateline, Boston.