Latest News
Trine BMOC Event Raises Record $52K for Breast Cancer Research
(ANGOLA) - A Trine University fundraising event has raised a record amount for breast cancer research.The Theta Phi Alpha sorority raised $52,876 through its annual Big Man on Campus pageant held February 21. The money benefits the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.Organizers say this yea...
Read More
Maple Syrup Days Set for March 21-22 in LaGrange County
(LAGRANGE) - One of northeast Indiana's most popular spring traditions returns later this month.LaGrange County Parks will host Maple Syrup Days this weekend, March 21 and 22, at Maple Wood Nature Center east of LaGrange.The event features a pancake breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides through the ...
Read More
Coldwater - Planned Power Outage Scheduled This Weekend
(COLDWATER) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has announced a planned power outage early Saturday morning for system maintenance.The outage is scheduled from midnight until about 6:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21.Utility officials say the work will allow crews to complete a voltage upgrade to ...
Read More
Downtown Coldwater Diner Closes After 72 Years
(COLDWATER) - A longtime downtown Coldwater restaurant has closed after more than seven decades in business.The Goodie Shop served its final meals Sunday at its location on North Monroe Street.Owner Veronica Carter said she decided to sell the family diner to spend more time with family. Carter t...
Read More
Kentucky Man Extradited to Michigan to Face Sexual Assault Charges
(HILLSDALE) - A former Hillsdale County man has been extradited from Kentucky and arraigned on sexual assault charges involving two minors.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says 58-year-old Kevin Murphy was arraigned Monday in Hillsdale County's 2B District Court on two counts of Criminal Sex...
Read More
Gov Whitmer Activates State Emergency Operations Center Ahead of Major Storm
(LANSING) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has activated the State Emergency Operations Center as a powerful storm system moves across the state.Whitmer said the activation is intended to ensure coordination ahead of potential weather-related impacts expected over the next 24 to 36 hours.Bliz...
Read More
Auburn Board of Works Approves Vehicle Purchases and Museum Project
(AUBURN) - The Auburn Board of Works approved several actions during its meeting Monday, including vehicle purchases and renovation work at a local museum.The board approved buying a John Deere Gator for the parks department for about $22,400 with a trade-in. Officials also approved purchasing a ...
Read More
DeKalb County Approves Additional Funds for Animal Care Services
(AUBURN) - The DeKalb County Commissioners have approved additional funding to help cover animal care services connected to law enforcement investigations.Commissioners voted to allocate up to $10,000 to Shadarobah, an agency that assists with housing and caring for animals involved in cases hand...
Read More
Gas Prices Jump 80 Cents in a Month
(ANGOLA) - The average price of gasoline in the United States has climbed sharply over the past month.According to GasBuddy, the national average for regular gasoline is now about $3.68 per gallon. That's up more than 23 cents in the past week and roughly 80 cents higher than a month ago.Diesel p...
Read More
Cold Weather Continues Before Warmup Later This Week
(ANGOLA) - Cloudy skies and cold temperatures will continue across the region before warmer air moves in later this week.High temperatures today are expected to remain in the mid-20s with wind chills in the teens.Light snow is possible Wednesday morning with most areas receiving less than an inc...
Read More