In a close vote, people in Wells County approved a measure to prevent more cuts at a local school system.

Southern Wells referendum passes

Updated: Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 8:43 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 8:39 PM EST

Mark Mellinger

WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Voters in the Southern Wells school district have said "yes" to giving that system more money.

According to the Wells County Clerk's website, voters passed a referendum Tuesday night 52 percent to 48 percent.

Leaders in the school system say the extra money will help prevent job cuts.

Because of a lack of state funding, Southern Wells had to cut three-and-a-half full-time positions last year.

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Southern Wells referendum passes

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