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Man Dies After Falling Through Ice on Hillsdale County Lake
(HILLSDALE) - A Hillsdale County man has died after falling through the ice on Lake Somerset over the weekend.The man, identified as David Fausak IV, was reported missing Saturday after he failed to return home from walking his dogs. Multiple agencies launched a search Saturday evening, with a Mi...
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Allen County Records 35 Homicides in 2025, Down from Year Before
(ALLEN COUNTY) - Allen County ended 2025 with a total of 35 homicides, a decrease from the 41 recorded in 2024, according to year-end figures. In 2023, the county reported 31 homicides. Data shows more than half of the homicide victims in 2025 were Black. Ten victims were white, two were Hispani...
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Presley Hampton Crowned 2026 Indiana State Fair Queen
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Presley Hampton of Jackson County was crowned Miss Indiana State Fair 2026 on Sunday, January 4, during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center inside the Corteva Coliseum.Hampton, who previously held the title of Miss Jackson County 2025, earned the crown a...
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Libby's Boutique Gets Ready for Renovations
(ANGOLA) - Libby's in downtown Angola will close temporarily after this week as the boutique prepares for renovations. The store is holding a renovation sale through Saturday and will operate on reduced hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. before closing until further notice. Store owners say the closur...
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Christmas Tree Pickup Scheduled in Auburn This Week
(AUBURN) - The City of Auburn has announced dates for Christmas tree pickup following the holiday season.Republic Services will collect natural Christmas trees from January 5 through January 9, 2026.Residents are asked to place their trees at the curb to ensure pickup.City officials thanked resi...
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Trine Thunder Bowlers Compete at Team USA Trials in Las Vegas
(LAS VEGAS, NV) - Members of the Trine University Thunder bowling team are in Las Vegas this week competing at The Sport of Bowling-USBC Team USA Trials.The event brings together top collegiate and elite bowlers from across the country, all vying for a chance to represent Team USA in internationa...
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Extended Antlerless Deer Season Underway In Hillsdale And Branch Counties
(MICHIGAN) - Hunters in Hillsdale and Branch counties are among those in 40 counties across Michigan's Lower Peninsula taking part in an extended late antlerless firearm deer season.According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the special season began Friday and runs through January...
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Christmas At Camp Volunteers Needed For Holiday Teardown Effort
(PLEASANT LAKE) - The Christmas at Camp team is looking for volunteers to help pack up lights and displays following the end of the holiday season.Organizers have scheduled two teardown days: Saturday, January 3, and Saturday, January 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers may help for a few hours ...
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Branch County Panfish Club Confirms Weekend Tournament Plans
(COLDWATER) - The Branch County Panfish Club has confirmed plans for a two-day ice fishing tournament weekend in southern Michigan, with events scheduled Saturday (1/3) and Sunday (1/4).Saturday's tournament is at the Craig Lake public access site in Coldwater. Fishing runs from 7:30 a.m. until n...
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Indiana Senate Bill Would Criminalize Mask-Wearing at Public Assemblies
(INDIANA) - A new bill filed in the Indiana Senate would make wearing a mask at a public assembly a criminal offense under certain circumstances.Senate Bill 73, authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne, was filed in early December and referred to the Indiana State Senate Committee on Corrections and Cri...
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