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Traffic Stop Turns Drug Bust in Branch County: Coldwater Woman Arrested
(Coldwater) — A woman arrested during a midnight traffic stop in Bronson Township has been formally arraigned in Branch County District Court. Authorities say 39-year-old Tairum Lee-Ann Smith, initially identified as being from Angola and then Quincy, is now listed on court documents as a Coldwat...
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Gobble Gobble! Indiana Thanksgiving Still a Bargain
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Hoosiers sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner this year will pay nearly the same as they did in 2024. Indiana Farm Bureau's annual market basket survey shows the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people is $53.62 -- that's about $5.36 per person, up only 3 cents from la...
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Gov. Braun Pressures Senate Republicans Over Redistricting Delay
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun is stepping up pressure on state Senate Republicans after they voted to delay a special session on congressional redistricting. The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports that on Tuesday, senators narrowly approved a resolution to adjourn until January, ins...
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Year End Budget Amendments To Be Presented To Commissioners
(CENTREVILLE) - Year end budget amendments will be presented to the St. Joseph County Commission during their meeting today. During last week's Commission Executive Session, County Finance Director Angie Steinman shared that at the end of the year there are always work orders rec...
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Sturgis BOE Approves Bond Proposal
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis Board of Education has voted to bring a bond proposal to residents of the school district. Monday night the Board of Education voted unanimously to present a bond proposal on May 5, 2026. Sturgis Superintendent Dr. Art Ebert shared that at a...
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No Arraignment Monday for Angola High School Teacher Accused in THC Edible Incident
(ANGOLA) - There was no arraignment Monday for the Angola High School teacher arrested after two students consumed THC edibles she allegedly left out in her classroom last week. Debra McGillem, 49, of Reading, posted $6,505 bail and was released from the Steuben County Jail on Saturday. McGillem ...
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Adds 2026 Tour Stop in Fort Wayne
(FORT WAYNE) - Comedy recording artist, "Weird Al" Yankovic, has announced new dates for the next leg of his BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour -- including a stop in Fort Wayne. The 2026 extension of the tour will span 90 cities across North America and will bring a supersized comedy-rock spectacle fill...
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Fort Wayne Airport to Launch New Non-Stop Flights to Fort Lauderdale on Thursday
(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne International Airport will begin offering non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Allegiant Air starting Thursday. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart Fort Wayne at 5:56 p.m., with boarding set to begin at 5:30 p.m. On Tuesday (Nov....
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Bird Flu Spreads in Northeast Indiana; Nearly 8,700 Birds in Latest Case
(LAGRANGE) - Another case of bird flu has been detected in northeast Indiana, according to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health.Officials say the latest infected flock -- a commercial egg-laying operation in LaGrange County -- contained nearly 8,700 birds. This marks the 35th confirmed case ...
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Stellantis Recalls Nearly 113,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Over Potential Engine Contamination
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Stellantis is recalling close to 113,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a potential engine contamination issue.The recall applies to select 2024 and 2025 Wrangler 4xe models, as well as 2023-2025 Grand Cherokee 4xe vehicles. The automaker says sand from the engine castin...
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