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Quincy Man Charged in Child Sex Abuse Material Case
(COLDWATER) - Seven felony charges have been filed against a Quincy man following an investigation by the Michigan State Police.Branch County District Court online records say that 44 year old Ryan Shortridge has been arraigned on charges that include aggravated child sexually abusive activity; t...
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Branch Co Judge Weighs Key Evidence in Fatal Crash Case
(COLDWATER) - A Branch County judge is weighing whether jurors will hear contested evidence in the case of a Virginia truck driver charged in a fatal 2024 motorcycle crash, according to reporting by The Coldwater Daily Reporter.Judge Brent Weigle is deciding if testimony about the motorcyclist's ...
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Property Tax Cuts Take Effect Across Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's sweeping property tax overhaul is now in effect, promising more than $1.3 billion in tax relief over the next three years while raising concerns about long-term impacts on schools and local governments.The law, Senate Enrolled Act 1, approved during the 2025 legislative...
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Dalton Closing Warsaw Plant, 250 Jobs Cut
(WARSAW) - Dalton Corporation has announced plans to permanently close its Warsaw facility, a decision that will affect more than 250 employees.A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed Dec. 29 with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development states that the plant will begin shutt...
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Statewide Inspection Finds Michigan Nursing Homes Failing Residents
(LANSING) - Thousands of nursing home facilities in Michigan have been cited for failing to protect residents' health and safety, according to an investigation that found dozens of deaths linked to suspected neglect or abuse.A review of state and federal inspection records by Bridge Michigan foun...
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Wendy’s Sued by Feds Over Age and Disability Discrimination Claims
COLUMBUS, OH -- Wendy's is facing a federal discrimination lawsuit after regulators accused the company of unfairly firing a longtime district manager because of his age and a medical condition.The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit Dec. 29 in the U.S. District Court f...
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Nine Fatal Crashes Mark New Year’s Holiday on Ohio Roads
(COLUMBUS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported nine fatal crashes across Ohio during the 2025-2026 New Year's holiday, according to provisional statistics released this week.The reporting period ran from midnight Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. At least one...
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Congressman Jim Baird & Wife Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash
(INDIANAPOLIS) - U.S. Rep. Jim Baird was briefly hospitalized after being involved in a reported hit-and-run crash while traveling Monday evening, according to statements from his office and family.Baird, who represents Indiana's 4th Congressional District, was taken to the hospital following the...
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Drug Seizures Soar, Traffic Deaths Drop Across Indiana
(INDIANAPOLS) - Gov. Mike Braun is crediting aggressive law enforcement efforts with reducing drug activity and improving traffic safety across Indiana in 2025. According to the governor's office, the Indiana State Police seized 1,389 pounds of cocaine and more than 80 pounds of opioids last year...
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Michigan’s Population Decline Slows - Moves In & Out Nearly Equal
(LANSING) - Michigan's long-running population drain showed signs of easing in 2025, with nearly as many people moving into the state as leaving.Data from major moving companies shows outbound moves only slightly outpaced inbound ones. U-Haul reported a near-even split, while Atlas Van Lines said...
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