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Watch 'Indiana Newsdesk:' Owen Co. Festival Ordinance, Year In Review

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Right now on Indiana Newsdesk:

Owen County passed a festival ordinance this week that prohibits events on the courthouse square. It was a controversial move that many say targets the community’s annual Pride festival. Next, more from the heated commissioners meeting and why some are worried about what the ordinance will mean for the small town of Spencer.

Medical debt is a burden on many Hoosiers. Just ahead - churches are stepping in to help some people get a fresh start.

And, Indiana made national headlines dozens of times this year. From the passing of two Indiana giants to GM union negotiations and a number of teacher protests. Coming up we look back at the biggest stories of 2019.

Those stories plus the latest news headlines from across the state right now on  Indiana Newsdesk!

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren