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Two confirmed dead from tornado in Newton County, Indiana

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Newton County, Indiana, officials confirmed two deaths from Tuesday’s tornado that left Lake Village heavily damaged.

Sheriff Shannon Cothran said at a Wednesday press conference the elderly man and elderly woman are from the same family. They are not releasing the names at this time.

Lake Village is 16 miles east of Momence.

Jeff Bonty

Jeff Bonty

Jeff Bonty has been a reporter with the Daily Journal for 38 years, splitting his time in sports and now news. He is a native of Indiana.