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Indiana Senate Republicans Reject Redistricting Push
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Senate Republicans say they won't move forward with President Donald Trump's call to redraw the state's congressional districts -- a decision that drew swift criticism from Governor Mike Braun and Trump allies. Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray announced Friday that th...
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Firearm Deer Hunting Season Begins in Indiana and Michigan
(INDIANA and MICHIGAN) - Firearm deer hunting season begins Saturday in both Indiana and Michigan--the first time since 2014 the opener lands on a Saturday. The season runs Nov. 15-30 for licensed hunters, with shooting restricted to designated areas such as approved state forests and parks.India...
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Coldwater Officials Say Camping World Flag Dispute Is About Permits, Not Patriotism
(COLDWATER) - Coldwater City officials are clarifying the controversy surrounding a massive American flag flying outside Camping World, emphasizing that the issue involves missing permits--not opposition to the flag itself.Camping World raised the 130-foot flag several weeks ago, but City Manager...
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19-Year-Old Jonesville Driver Dies After Vehicle Enters Water in Hillsdale County
(LITCHFIELD TOWNSHIP) - The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash on Friday in the 9000 block of Homer Road. Dakota Osborne, 19, of Jonesville, was driving in the area when his vehicle left the roadway and entered a nearby body of water. The department's Dive Team was ...
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Teacher Arrested After Students Ingest Suspected THC Edibles at Angola High School
(ANGOLA) - An Angola High School teacher faces charges after two students allegedly ate THC edibles that belonged to the teacher. The report states the drugs were consumed inside a classroom at Angola High School. Debra McGillem, 49, of Reading, has been charged with Level 6 felony Neglect of a D...
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CHA Encourages Citizens To Protect Flocks From Bird Flu
(COLDWATER) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is encouraging citizens to protect their local flocks from bird flu.In the first twelve days of November, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported eight cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenz...
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Paige Bohne Sentencing Set For December
(CENTREVILLE) - Sentencing for a Sturgis woman in connection with the death of her two year old daughter is set for next month. St. Joseph County Circuit Court officials say that 21 year old Paige Bohne is scheduled to be sentenced December 19 at 1 PM. In August, Bohne plead no c...
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Awards Given Out During Chamber Annual Dinner
(STURGIS) - It was an evening to recognize businesses and the good things happening in Sturgis. The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Dinner Thursday at the Sturges-Young Center For The Arts. Following the meal and some laughs from Master Of Ceremonies Tom Duke o...
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Teresa Belote Retiring As ISD Superintendent
(CENTREVILLE) - The search is beginning to find the next Superintendent for the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. During this week's Board of Education meeting, ISD Superintendent Dr. Teresa Belote announced that she was retiring. Belote spoke with ...
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Sheets Family Park Opens for Soft Launch in Angola
(ANGOLA ) - A new recreational space is now available to the public in Angola, as the City's Parks and Recreation Department announces the soft opening of Sheets Family Park. The park, which includes a variety of amenities, is now open for visitors to explore and enjoy, marking the first phase of...
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