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Michigan Ag. Department Warns About Bird Flu During Spring Migration
(LANSING) - Officials are urging Michigan pet and livestock owners to take extra precautions regarding bird flu while spring migration is happening. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, migrating wild birds increase the threat of spreading av...
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Nessel Warns About Fraudulent Facebook Page Scams
(LANSING) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning vendors about fraudulent Facebook event pages targeting fairs and festivals. Nessel says the scam pages are using real photos, event descriptions and familiar branding to look legitimate. The goal is to trick vendors in...
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Two Arrested On Drug Charges Arraigned
(COLDWATER) - Two people arrested following a Bronson Township drug investigation have been arraigned. Branch County District Court officials say 52 year old Rodney Ferguson of Bronson is charged with delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, possession of meth, possession of ...
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Drug Investigation Results In Two Arrests
(BRONSON TOWNSHIP) - A drug investigation that lasted several months led to the arrest of two people and the recovery of narcotics.Branch County Sheriff Fred Blankenship says on Friday his office executed a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Weaver Road in Bronson Township. Deputie...
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State Tax Extension Given For Tornado Victims
(LANSING) - Individuals and businesses that were impacted by the March 6 tornadoes are eligible for State tax extension relief.That was the announcement made by Michigan State Treasurer Rachel Eubanks in a media release.Taxpayers in St. Joseph, Branch and Cass Counties can request time to file St...
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Fire Destroys Bethel Township Barn
(BETHEL TOWNSHIP) - A fire over the weekend destroyed a Bethel Township barn and its contents. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilbur says his department had responded to grass fire Saturday at 6 PM in the 200 block of Lockwood Road. While still there, they received a second call about ...
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Casino Bidding Now Underway In NE Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The next phase in Northeast Indiana's casino push is now underway. Indiana has opened the bidding process for a new casino license, with developers expected to submit proposals by December 1. That's according to World Casino News. The Indiana Gaming Commi...
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Bill Would Have Seniors Pass Tests To Keep Drivers License
(LANSING) - Michigan State lawmakers are considering a bill that would create some of the strictest licensing requirements for older citizens. Senate Bill 847, which was introduced by Democratic Senator Rosemary Bayer, would make it mandatory for drivers age 75 and older to pass ...
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Goshen Man Charged In Crash That Injures Child
(HARRISON TOWNSHIP) - A man has been arrested following a crash that injured him and a child. The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at 7:10 PM Thursday on County Road 30 between County Road 9 and County Road 11. According to investigators, Victor So...
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LaGrange Co. Community Foundation Awards LIFE Grants
(LAGRANGE) - Seven projects supporting student growth, creativity and community connection have been awarded grants. The LaGrange County Community Foundation has given $5,775 in LIFE Grants to the projects for the 2025-2026 LIFE Program Year. This year's recipients are: L...
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