Family, friends of slain Niles couple focus on happy memories at candlelight vigil

NILES — It was an overwhelming outpouring of support as hundreds turned out to say goodbye to John and Carolyn Tarwacki. The Niles couple was found murdered in their Cass County home Friday afternoon. Monday night, more than 200 of their family and friends gathered to say goodbye.

Asian carp pose threat to more than just lakes

MISHAWAKA — The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to help keep the Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Monday, governors from the Great Lake States met with the administration.

Nothing is off the table as Wa-Nee schools consider cuts

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NAPPANEE — Wa-Nee schools is forced to cut $840,000 from its budget this year. Wa-Nee school officials must shave almost $70,000 from their budget, every month for the rest of the year, but how to go about handling those cuts is the $840,000 question.

Challenge: Can a family of five eat for week on $100?

by Darla Hernandez (darlah@wsbt.com)

SOUTH BEND — In these tough times everyone is looking for ways to save some green on groceries. For this week's Money Monday we are putting one family to the test with a $100 challenge.

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