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Branch County Secretary Of State Reopens Today At Temporary Marshall Street Site
(COLDWATER) - The Branch County Secretary of State office reopens to the public at 9 a.m. today at its temporary location, 490 Marshall Street in Coldwater.The branch had been closed for the past week while operations moved out of the Vans Avenue office during a major remodeling project.The Marsh...
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Coldwater Spring Yard Waste, Brush Pickup Begins Monday
(COLDWATER) - Coldwater's annual spring yard waste and brush collection begins Monday, April 6.The city says residents can place paper-bagged yard waste at the curb each week, with brush pickup scheduled for the first Mondays of April and May.Officials say all brush should be placed at the curb w...
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Northern Indiana Weather Office Says March Was Busiest Severe Weather Month On Record
(NORTH WEBSTER) - The National Weather Service office in northern Indiana says March 2026 was its busiest March ever for severe weather warnings.The office, which covers northern Indiana along with parts of southern Michigan and northwest Ohio, issued 57 severe thunderstorm warnings during the mo...
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NIPSCO Lockout Impacts Communities As Union, Utility Remain At Standoff
(SOUTH BEND) - The NIPSCO lockout involving about 1,600 union workers is now creating visible impacts in northern Indiana communities, according to a report from WNDU-TV. The workers, represented by the United Steelworkers, were locked out after contract talks broke down over issues including out...
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Bears Stadium Decision Pushed Into Summer
(CHICAGO) - Any hopes for a quick decision on whether the Chicago Bears will choose northwest Indiana for a new stadium have been pushed deeper into the spring and likely into summer, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle. Bears President Kevin Warren says the team is still actively working ...
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Michigan Fishing License Fees Could Rise As New Season Begins
(LANSING) - Michigan anglers are starting the 2026 fishing license year today, and it comes with new regulations already in effect plus the possibility of higher license fees ahead.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says about 1.2 million people bought fishing licenses in 2025, a modest...
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Ohio Senate Weighs Requiring Photo ID For Marriage Licenses
(COLUMBUS, OHIO) - Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would require photo identification to obtain a marriage license, adding a stricter identity check to the probate court process.The proposal, House Bill 386, would require applicants to show a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, ...
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Mackinac Island Named Top Summer Travel Destination In The U.S.
(MACKINAC ISLAND) - Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 summer travel destination in the United States, topping a list of iconic vacation spots from coast to coast.The ranking from U.S. News and World Report readers and editors places the Michigan island ahead of major national park destinat...
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Angola Moves Easter Event Indoors Due To Weather Threat
(ANGOLA) - Angola Parks and Recreation has canceled Saturday's outdoor Easter egg hunts because of the threat of bad weather, but the event itself is still on.The celebration will now be held entirely indoors at Commons Hall, 501 South John Street.Families can still enjoy games, prizes, face pain...
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Trine's Take Back The Night Returns Tuesday
(ANGOLA) - Trine University's annual Take Back the Night rally and march returns Tuesday evening, April 7, focused on sexual assault awareness, survivor support and prevention.The event begins at 6 p.m. in the MTI Center as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.Organizers say the evening will in...
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