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Owning a Home Just Got Pricier: Hidden Bills Hit $16K a Year
A new study from Zillow and Thumbtack shows the "hidden" costs of owning a home are climbing faster than household incomes -- and now total nearly $16,000 a year. The analysis found the average homeowner is spending about $15,979 annually, or roughly $1,325 a month, on expenses outside the mortga...
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IN Governor Denounces Wave of Threats as Bomb Scare Hits Lawmaker’s Business
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun is condemning what he calls a disturbing surge in threats against state lawmakers -- including threats directed at him and his family -- following a bomb threat at Senator Andy Zay's vehicle rental business in Huntington.The bomb scare was the latest i...
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Pet Scam Season: Indiana Officials Sound Alarm on Fake Ads and Fraud Calls
(INDIANAPOLIS) - As holiday pet shopping ramps up, Indiana animal health officials say scammers are ramping up too.The Indiana Board of Animal Health warns that fake online pet listings and impersonation scams surge this time of year. The most common scheme involves bogus ads on Facebook or webs...
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Michigan Moves to Shield Lawmakers Amid Surge in Political Threats
(LANSING) - Michigan lawmakers are pushing through new security measures as political threats surge nationwide.A new law signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer expands the authority of the Legislature's sergeants-at-arms, giving them the power to investigate threats and provide security for lawmaker...
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Carroll’s Bailey Sinish Wins 2025 Miss Volleyball After Dominant Championship Run
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Carroll High School standout Bailey Sinish is officially Indiana's 2025 Miss Volleyball, capping off one of the most dominant runs the state has ever seen. The honor was awarded Sunday following the IHSVCA All-Star games. Sinish beat out a strong finalist group that included Ango...
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SMBT Announces New Role and New Hire
(COLDWATER) - Two key leadership updates have been announced by a local banking institution. Derek Naylor, 1st Vice President, Head of Retail, and Chief Deposit Officer at Southern Michigan Bank & Trust says that Felicia Landis will step into the role of Assistant Vice Pr...
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LIFE Grants Open For Youth Educational Projects
(LAGRANGE) - Applications for the 2025-2026 LIFE Grants will be available starting next week. Beginning Monday, November 24 the grant applications will be at the LaGrange County Community Foundation. These grants support projects, programs, and curriculum that introduce educa...
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Coldwater Man Arrested On Multiple Charges
(COLDWATER) - Multiple charges have been filed against a Coldwater man following an incident. In a media release, the Coldwater Department of Public Safety says Coldwater Police were called Thursday night to investigate an incident at a home on Williams Street. Witnesses say that...
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Bird Flu Slams 11 Indiana Flocks In One Week
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana animal health officials have confirmed another spike in bird flu cases in LaGrange County. Six new cases were reported on Wednesday, which brings the county's total to 11 outbreaks in just one week. The latest cases involve six flocks that total o...
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$25,000 Raised: Power of the Purse Delivers Big for Steuben County
(STEUBEN COUNTY) - More than 130 people packed the Steuben County Event Center earlier this month for the annual Power of the Purse fundraiser -- and the community delivered in a big way. The November 6th event raised $25,000 to support local programs through Crossroads United Way and the Dolly P...
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