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Program Connects Retiring Farmers with New Operators to Keep Michigan Farmland Alive
(LANSING) - As Michigan continues to lose farms and agricultural acreage, a statewide program is working to keep farmland in production by linking retiring farmers with the next generation of growers.MiFarmLink, which expanded statewide in 2025, allows farm owners to list their operations and con...
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Michigan Cable Subscriptions Drop Below One Million as Streaming Takes Over
(LANSING) - Michigan's shift away from traditional cable television hit a new milestone in 2025, with the number of cable and video subscribers falling below one million for the first time.A report from the Michigan Public Service Commission, reviewed by Bridge Michigan, shows just 980,543 househ...
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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Drink-Spiking Test Kits at Bars and Restaurants
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at preventing drink spiking by requiring bars and restaurants to make date rape drug testing kits available to customers.Senate Bill 348 would require alcohol-serving establishments to provide testing devices either free of charge or a...
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Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, Indiana's Voice of Bipartisanship, Dies at 94
(BLOOMINGTON) - Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, a Democrat who represented southern Indiana for more than three decades and earned national respect for his bipartisan leadership, died Tuesday at age 94.Hamilton served Indiana's 9th Congressional District from 1965 until his retirement in 1999. His...
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Angola's Brady Ravis Signs with Trine to Continue Football Career
(ANGOLA) - Angola High School quarterback Brady Ravis will continue his football career close to home after signing with Trine University on Thursday.Ravis led Angola High School from under center for most of the 2025 season, completing 103 of 170 passes for 1,221 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also...
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Fort Wayne Yorkie Takes Top Honors at Westminster Dog Show
(New York, NY) - A Yorkshire terrier owned by a Fort Wayne woman has claimed Best of Breed at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, marking a major win on one of the biggest stages in competitive dog showing."Shaggy," a 3-year-old Yorkshire terrier owned by longtime exhibitor Sherri S...
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Sen. Slotkin Refuses DOJ Inquiry, Signals Possible Lawsuit
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she will not comply with a Department of Justice inquiry targeting her and may pursue legal action, calling the investigation unconstitutional and politically motivated.In a video posted to social media Thursday, Slotkin said she s...
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Great Wolf Lodge announces one-day flash sale: Stay for $26 per person, per night
(TRAVERSE CITY) - Great Wolf Lodge announced a one-day flash sale offering discounted stays at select locations for $26 per person, per night.The sale runs Friday, Feb. 6, and allows families to book stays through June 18, 2026. The offer applies to standard rooms booked for groups of four and re...
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Pokagon State Park Now Hiring for Summer Seasonal Jobs
(ANGOLA) - Pokagon State Park is now accepting applications for summer seasonal positions ahead of the 2026 season.Open roles include laborers, gate attendants, boat rental attendants, and park security. Hourly pay starts at $13 per hour. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. A driver's licen...
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ICE Takes Semi Driver Into Custody After Jay County Crash That Killed Four
(JAY COUNTY) - Federal immigration authorities have taken custody of the semi driver involved in a crash that killed four people in Jay County.The crash happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday at State Road 67 and County Road 550 East. Indiana State Police say 30-year-old Bekzhan Beishekeev, who is from K...
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