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Public hearing today as Coldwater utility fee lawsuit drags on
(COLDWATER) - A public hearing at tonight's Coldwater City Council meeting is expected to draw attention to an ongoing class-action lawsuit over city utility fees -- a case that could affect thousands of local customers.The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday on the upper floor of City Hall, where...
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Story House Ministries Opens New Counseling Center In Kendallville
(KENDALLVILLE) - Story House Ministries has officially opened a new counseling center in Kendallville following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, partners and residents.The faith-based organization unveiled its facility at 1847 Ida Red Road with a ceremony led by CEO and co...
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Angola-Pleasant Township Fire Territory Plan Draws Crowd, Questions
(PLEASANT TOWNSHIP) -- Dozens of residents turned out Thursday afternoon for the first public hearing on a proposal to create a joint fire territory between the City of Angola and Pleasant Township, a move officials say is needed to stabilize funding and improve emergency response.The meeting at ...
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Bill Targeting Public Sleeping Advances To Indiana House Floor
(INDIANAPOLIS) -- A proposal that could subject people sleeping on public property to detention or criminal penalties is headed to the Indiana House floor after clearing committee review Wednesday.Senate Bill 285, authored by Sen. Cyndi Carrasco, R-Indianapolis, would prohibit camping or sleeping...
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Wind Advisory Issued As Cold, Gusty Conditions Return To Region
(FORT WAYNE) - Strong winds and sharply colder temperatures are moving into our area today, bringing a return to winter-like conditions that are expected to last through the weekend and into early next week.A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m., with gusts forecast to reach up to 45 mph....
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Whitmer Meets Michigan Olympians During Visit To Milan
(MILAN, Italy) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with athletes representing Team USA during a visit to Milan this week while the Winter Olympics are underway.Whitmer spoke with ice dancing pairs Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik, as well as Madison Chock and Evan Bates, discussing their ties to...
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Sturgis Man Killed In Head-On Crash While Attempting To Pass Semi
(NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP) - A Sturgis-area man was killed Wednesday evening in a head-on crash on M-86 in St. Joseph County, authorities said.Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office responded around 6:20 p.m. to the area of M-86 and Findley Road for a reported injury crash.Investigators say...
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Coldwater Property Owners Receiving Assessment Notices This Week
(COLDWATER) - Property owners in the City of Coldwater are receiving their 2026 Notice of Assessment and Tax Valuations this week.The notices establish the basis for upcoming property tax bills and include each property's state equalized value and taxable value for the year.Michigan's inflation c...
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Garrett Weighs Hiring Paid Firefighters As Volunteer Numbers Decline
(GARRETT) - City officials in Garrett are considering adding paid firefighters as call volume rises and volunteer response rates decline, according to reports presented at this week's Board of Works meeting.Fire Chief Doug Castator said the department responded to 64 incidents in January, includi...
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Bears Call Indiana Plan 'Major Step' Toward New Stadium In Hammond
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Chicago Bears say a proposed deal with Indiana officials represents their most significant progress yet toward building a new stadium across the state line in Hammond.State lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a financing package tied to Senate Bill 27 that would create new restaur...
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