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We here at the Register learn a lot from our readers and the questions you ask us. So much, in fact, that we want to make it easier for you to ask us questions about all things Allen County.
Welcome to the Ask the Register series, where we collect questions from readers like you.
Here’s how it works:
This week's winning question:
Why haven’t the interchange lights at the intersection of Humboldt/Hawaii Road and Hwy 169 been on after the completion of the reopening of Hwy 169?
Thanks to Linda & Doug Leonard of Humboldt who asked.
The answer will be reported in an upcoming edition. Stay tuned and submit your own question for Ask the Register using the form above!
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