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🌱 Trine to host NCAA Division III softball regional in Angola

Angola, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Angola! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Trine to host NCAA Division III softball regional in Angola
  • What Chapman’s closure means for its Angola taproom regulars

Also on today's calendar: TG Sheppard and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rather cloudy and cooler, with a high of 52 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 42.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 NCAA Division III Softball Committee announces championship bracket (ncaa.com) — Angola sports fans will see national attention as Trine University hosts an NCAA Division III softball regional May 14–16, bringing top teams from around the country to town. The 64-team championship features regionals, super regionals, and finals in Virginia, with Trine entering as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s automatic qualifier.
   

• Chapman's Brewing Co. closes its doors after 14 years (wane.com) — Chapman’s Brewing Co., which operated a taproom in Angola, has shut down all locations after 14 years, citing unsustainable financial pressures. Founded in 2012, the brewery had expanded across northeast Indiana, including Electric Works in Fort Wayne, and now plans for the former space involve a new restaurant concept this fall.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Still trying to contact her people.
    She misses you. She got closer today, let me pet her but is very skittish and runs if she thinks I’m trying to catch her. Kaden Counterman or Madison… (Nextdoor Angola)
  • Heads up neighbors — a garage sale is happening at 80 Lane 102 Crooked Lake on May 15 & 16 at 10 am to 3 pm, no early birds, please.
    Worth checking out if you're into getting a bargain. (Nextdoor Crooked Lake)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Angola. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Restaurant General Manager in Angola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Angola here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fremont

Butler

  • Frost advisory for Southwest Pa. for Monday – temperatures at a low of 33 (pennlive.com)

Kendallville

  • Indiana State Police Sergeant Michael Toles Retiring After Nearly 35-Year Career (inkfreenews.com)

Ok Angola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Angola

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Angola

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.