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Today's Area News read aloud by Beth. Updated Monday through Friday.

This Audio Reading Service podcast is a service of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. It is specifically designed for and directed to people who have visual, physical, learning, or language challenges to reading normal printed materials.

00:01 Introduction

00:36 Area News

50:12 Conclusion

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Today's Area News read aloud by Beth. Updated Monday through Friday.

00:01 Introduction

00:36 Area News

50:12 Conclusion