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GM cuts more than 1,100 jobs at Detroit-area EV plant

(HAMTRAMCK, MI) - General Motors is laying off more than 1,100 employees at its Factory Zero plant in Hamtramck, a move union officials say reflects shifting demand in the electric vehicle market.The layoffs are permanent, according to UAW Local 22, which represents workers at the facility. Unio...

Weber Named Executive Director of Student Success at Trine University

(ANGOLA) - Trine University has welcomed Justin Weber as its new executive director of student success, bringing to the role a strong background in teaching, school leadership and student-centered innovation.In his new position, Weber oversees departments within the Office of Student Success and ...

Art With a "Bug" Twist: Shane Morris Exhibit Opens at APAA

(ANGOLA) - The Angola Performing Arts Academy and Youth Art Gallery is welcoming the public to the January 16th opening of a new exhibit by artist Shane Morris, whose work blends art and entomology in unexpected and eye-catching ways.The show features striking pieces created using vintage insect ...

After-School Art Club Launches for Youth at APAA

(ANGOLA) - Angola Performing Arts Academy and Youth Art Gallery will offer an eight-week after-school art club for students ages 10-15 beginning Jan. 21.The Art Club will meet Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. through March 11 at the Angola Performing Arts Academy, 45 S. Public Square in Angola. The progr...

Olson Re-Elected Mayor Pro Tem in Brief Council Meeting

(ANGOLA) - Angola's Common Council took less than three minutes Monday night to re-elect Dave Olson as mayor pro tempore.Olson, who represents District B, was the only nomination for the position, which designates a council member to serve as mayor in the event Mayor Dave Martin is unavailable. B...

Chili, Cookies, and Chamber Leaders: Business After Hours on January 22

(ANGOLA) - The Steuben County business community is kicking off 2026 with food, networking, and a little friendly competition.The Angola Chamber of Commerce will host a special Business After Hours event, "Heat & Sweet - Meet & Greet," on Thursday, January 22, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at CoWor...

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Fort Wayne state lawmaker has introduced legislation designed to provoke a direct confrontation over Indiana's use of the death penalty by placing responsibility for executions squarely on lawmakers themselves.State Rep. Robert Morris, R-Fort Wayne, filed House Bill 1287 for th...

Judge Allows Marijuana Tax Lawsuit to Move Forward

(LANSING) - A legal challenge to Michigan's new marijuana wholesale tax will move forward after a judge rejected the state's attempt to block the case. Sima Patel of the Michigan Court of Claims denied a request from state attorneys to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Michigan Cannabis Industry Ass...

Quincy Man Charged in Child Sex Abuse Material Case

(COLDWATER) - Seven felony charges have been filed against a Quincy man following an investigation by the Michigan State Police.Branch County District Court online records say that 44 year old Ryan Shortridge has been arraigned on charges that include aggravated child sexually abusive activity; t...

Branch Co Judge Weighs Key Evidence in Fatal Crash Case

(COLDWATER) - A Branch County judge is weighing whether jurors will hear contested evidence in the case of a Virginia truck driver charged in a fatal 2024 motorcycle crash, according to reporting by The Coldwater Daily Reporter.Judge Brent Weigle is deciding if testimony about the motorcyclist's ...