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Michigan Bill Would Offer Grants to Businesses Hit by Road Construction
(LANSING) - A Michigan lawmaker is proposing new financial relief for small businesses struggling to survive prolonged road construction and street closures.The legislation would create a grant program allowing eligible businesses to receive up to $15,000 if they can show significant financial lo...
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Power Surge in Great Lakes Region Sparks Fears Over Water Use
(LANSING) - A sharp rise in electricity demand across the Great Lakes basin is driving a wave of energy projects -- and raising new concerns about pressure on the region's vast freshwater resources.After decades of flat or declining use, power consumption is climbing again due to expanding data c...
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77-Year-Old Indicted for Allegedly Stealing $22K from Scout Troop
(TOLEDO) - A 77-year-old Whitehouse man has been indicted on a grand theft charge after authorities say he stole more than $22,000 from a local Boy Scouts troop over a two-year period.A Lucas County grand jury indicted Donald Marion for allegedly taking approximately $22,500 from Scout Troop 97 b...
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DOT: Trucking School, Carriers Shut Down After Deadly Jay County Crash
(JAY COUNTY) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says multiple companies connected to a fatal Jay County crash have been taken out of service as part of a federal crackdown following the incident that killed four people.In a post Friday on X, formerly Twitter, Duffy said the trucking schoo...
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Fremont Advances to Semi-State After Regional Championship Win
(JIMTOWN) - The Fremont Eagles Girls' Basketball team is headed to the 1A semi-state round after defeating Marquette Catholic 64-51 to capture the regional championship Saturday at Jimtown.The Eagles pulled away in the second half of a tight contest, using balanced scoring and defensive pressure ...
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Indiana Organ Donors Saved More Than 1,200 Lives in 2025
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Following National Donor Day this past weekend, health officials are highlighting the life-saving impact of organ donation across Indiana, where hundreds of donors helped save more than a thousand lives in 2025.According to statewide data, 467 Hoosiers became organ donors last ye...
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Body Found Along Rural DeKalb County Road; Multi-Agency Death Investigation Underway
(CORUNNA) - Authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified woman was discovered Friday morning in western DeKalb County.DeKalb County Sheriff Brady Thomas said the body was found just off County Road 17 near County Road 20 at approximately 11:18 a.m., after emergency responders w...
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Casino Relocation Bill Advances, Senate Outcome Remains Uncertain
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Legislation that could bring a new casino to northeast or eastern Indiana advanced Wednesday, but uncertainty remains about whether the proposal will ultimately pass the Indiana Senate.According to reporting by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, House Bill 1038 was approved by the Se...
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TinCaps to Play as "PufferBellies" on Wednesday Nights in 2026
(FORT WAYNE) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps will adopt a new alternate identity during the 2026 season, taking the field as the "PufferBellies" for Wednesday night home games from May through August.Team officials said the name pays tribute to Fort Wayne's railroad heritage. "PufferBellies" was a nickn...
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DNR Recruiting Candidates for Indiana Conservation Officer Positions
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is recruiting applicants for Indiana Conservation Officer positions across the state.Officials with the DNR Division of Law Enforcement said they are seeking highly motivated individuals with an interest in outdoor work and public safet...
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