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Michigan man dead after accident at Blackford County solar farm
BLACKFORD COUNTY, Ind. — A Michigan man died after an accident at a Blackford County solar farm on Friday. According to the Blackford County Coroner's Office, shortly after 11 a.m., 27-year-old Hunter Torpey was involved in an accident about a mile from the Delaware County line…

Businessman hopes lagoon fans ready to trade in paddleboards for surfboards

Juvenile shot in Proctor Park; injuries not life-threatening
UTICA — A juvenile male was shot Friday evening in an isolated incident at Proctor Park, according to the Utica Police Department.
Body of 51-year-old Indiana man recovered from Lake Michigan
Beachgoers reportedly pulled the man from the water and some used CPR in an attempt to revive him.

DRI: Proposal window now open for Rome waterfront projects
ROME — The submission window is now open for developers looking to take advantage of Rome’s second $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant for projects along East Dominick Street and the waterfront.

Utica teenager shot at Proctor Park
UTICA — A 16-year-old is in stable condition after being shot multiple times at Proctor Park early Friday evening, according to the Utica Police Department. No arrests have been made so far.

Boilermaker runners, fans invited to annual Saranac Post-Race Party
UTICA — Thousands of runners, spectators, and community members are expected to gather at the F.X. Matt Brewing Co. on Sunday, July 12, for the annual Saranac Post-Race Party, a longtime tradition to cap off Boilermaker weekend.

UPDATED: 45-year-old woman dead in fall in Sangerfield; no foul play suspected
SANGERFIELD — A death is under investigation after a 45-year-old woman fell at Titan Homes on Route 12 in Sangerfield, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. There are no signs of foul play, investigators stated.

Colts QB Daniel Jones ready to be full participant at training camp
INDIANPOLIS (WISH) — Daniel Jones says he’s feeling good two weeks ahead of the start of training camp. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback was back on the field at Cardinal Ritter High School in Indianapolis Friday to host his youth football camp. In between the fun with the…

Florida budget includes $29.5 million for the Florida Pregnancy Care Network
As Florida’s six-week abortion ban continues to leave pregnant people with fewer options in the Sunshine State, the state government is continuing to invest in programs aimed at intercepting people in Florida who are seeking licensed abortion providers. For the third year in a…

Amish buggy struck by vehicle, man critically injured in Palatine
A 77-year-old Amish man remains critically injured after his buggy was struck by a vehicle in Palatine.

Amish buggy struck by vehicle, man critically injured in Palatine, sheriff's officials say
A 77-year-old man remains in critical condition a day after his Amish buggy was struck by a vehicle on Route 10 near Groff Road on Thursday.