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Longtime Hillsdale County Judge Donald Sanderson Dies at 80
(HILLSDALE) - A longtime Hillsdale County judge and community leader has died.Donald Sanderson died Thursday at his home. He was 80.Sanderson served as a Hillsdale County District Court judge for 36 years. He was appointed to the bench in 1978 and retired in 2014.Before his judicial career, Sande...
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Indiana Senator Introduces Bill Updating Age of Consent Enforcement
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indiana lawmaker has introduced legislation that would change how the state enforces age of consent laws.State Senator Mike Bohacek is sponsoring a bill that would make it a criminal offense for anyone 25 years old or older to engage in sexual conduct with a minor, including i...
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Former Hillsdale County Man Convicted in Long-Running Sexual Assault Case
(HILLSDALE) - A former Hillsdale County resident has been convicted of sexually assaulting a young relative over a four-year period.A Hillsdale County Circuit Court jury on Thursday found 60-year-old Vincent Payne of Valrico, Florida, guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.According to th...
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Butler Motor Speedway Releases 2026 Racing Schedule
(QUINCY) - Butler Motor Speedway has officially announced its 2026 racing schedule, setting up another season of dirt track racing in Branch County.The season opens Saturday, May 2, 2026, with Opening Night featuring 410 Winged Sprints, UMP Modifieds, Street Stocks, and 4-Cylinders.Several major ...
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Steuben County Democrats announce new candidate filings
(ANGOLA ) - The Steuben County Democrats report two party members have filed candidacy paperwork for local positions.Mike Travis has filed to run for precinct chair and as a delegate to the Democratic State Convention. Amy Klingenberger has filed to run for precinct chair and township trustee.Par...
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Tippecanoe Judge & Wife Shot During Home Invasion in Lafayette
(LAFAYETTE) - Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush confirmed that Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steve Meyer and his wife, Kim Meyer, were shot Sunday inside their home.Police say an intruder shot the couple at their residence in the 1700 block of Millpond Lane in Lafayette.Investiga...
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Kendallville Man Dies in Car-Train Collision
(KENDALLVILLE) - A Kendallville man was pronounced dead at the scene of a car-train collision Saturday afternoon at the Main Street railroad crossing.The Noble County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Brenden Fearrin, 33.The Kendallville Police Department received multiple 911 calls aroun...
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Great Lakes Fish Becoming Safer as PFAS Contamination Drops
(DETROIT) -- Fish in the Great Lakes are becoming less contaminated with PFAS chemicals, raising hope that some may be safer to eat in the future, according to new research reported by Bridge Michigan.Scientists looked at fish samples collected over several decades and found that levels of some o...
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Whitmer Urges Lawmakers to Pass Budget by June 30
(DETROIT)Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging state lawmakers to approve the next budget by June 30, saying she wants to avoid delays like last year.Speaking Thursday at the Detroit Auto Show, Whitmer said the House and Senate should reach a deal and send it to her before the end of June. In 2025, law...
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City of Gary Formally Enters Race to Home Chicago Bears
(GARY) - The City of Gary has formally entered the race to become the new home of the Chicago Bears, unveiling a detailed stadium proposal as the team expands its search into northwest Indiana.City leaders say the introduction of proposed state legislation to create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Au...
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