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SNAP Candy, Sugary Drink Ban Draws Confusion, Frustration
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's new restrictions on using SNAP benefits for sugary drinks and candy are drawing criticism from both retailers and shoppers, who say the rules are confusing and difficult to follow.According to The Indiana Capital Chronicle, the changes took effect January 1 as part of t...
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Indiana Sees Spike in AI-Generated Child Exploitation Cases
(FORT WAYNE) - Indiana law enforcement is reporting a sharp increase in cases involving AI-generated child sexual abuse material, creating new challenges for investigators.Prosecutors say reports of this type of content surged from about 4,700 cases in 2023 to more than one million in just the fi...
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Utility Profits Rise as Electric Bills Climb, Analysis Finds
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new analysis shows investor-owned electric utilities are posting higher profits while customers continue to see rising monthly bills.According to Stateline, the Energy and Policy Institute reviewed financial filings from more than 100 utilities and found companies kept about 15...
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Michigan Expands Effort to Train Pre-K Teachers Amid Staffing Shortage
(LANSING) - Michigan is expanding efforts to train more preschool teachers as demand for early childhood education continues to grow statewide.State officials say a workforce development program is being expanded to more counties, aiming to build a pipeline of qualified Pre-K educators while addr...
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Google Plans $500 Million Data Center in Northwest Ohio
(LIMA) - Google has been identified as the company behind a massive $500 million data center project planned for northwest Ohio.The facility is expected to be built on more than 200 acres in American Township near Lima. The project had previously been referenced only by a code name while details ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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