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Long Beach fight kills 1, Chicago man surrenders
LONG BEACH, Ind. (AP) — A Chicago man has surrendered to northwestern Indiana authorities in connection with the death of a teenager injured in a July Fourth beach fight. The LaPorte County Jail said 19-year-old James Malecek was expected to be...Tags: Lake County (Indiana), LaPorte County, Crimes, Juvenile Delinquency, Assault
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Ind. schools ending cursive writing requirement
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The days when Indiana's elementary school students were required to perfect the looping script of cursive handwriting are coming to an end.
Starting this fall, the state Department of Education will no longer require...Tags: Munster
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New St. Joseph's High School in South Bend on fast track
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterWhen then-bishop the Most Rev. John M. D'Arcy in November 2009 gave St. Joseph's High School leaders the go-ahead to build a new school, he attached one condition. In the depths of an historic economic recession, it was a big one. They had to raise $35....Tags: Human Interest
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Inspections find fewer Indiana underage alcohol sales
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — State inspections have found Indiana's bars, restaurants and liquor stores doing a much better job of not selling alcohol to underaged Hoosiers.
That improvement followed adoption a much-ridiculed law requiring carry-out...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs, Restaurants
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Is South Bend 'All-America' or dying?
South Bend is now an All-America City. The award is presented by the National Civic League to 10 cities each year that demonstrates innovation and describes successful efforts to address local challenges.
This comes only months after South Bend was...Tags: Social Sciences, South Bend (St. Joseph, Indiana)
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FACT FINDER: Impact of Michigan casinos on Indiana gambling
Four Winds Hartford casino in Van Buren County, a much smaller version of the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, opened Tuesday morning. With another casino in southwest Michigan opening, we looked into the impact they are having on Indiana gambling....Tags: Michigan, Michigan City
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Ind. lacks law requiring kids to wear life jackets
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — The absence of a law requiring children to wear life jackets while in boats is drawing fire from conservation officers, who say the omission makes it harder to keep boaters safe.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources...Tags: Elections, Politics
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FACT FINDER: How police & prosecutors fight illegal immigrant crime
ELKHART COUNTY – Last week's violent crime spree in Elkhart County has now put the spotlight on illegal immigrants and crime. WSBT’s Fact Finder 22 team did some more digging Tuesday on how Elkhart County police and prosecutors handle...Tags: File Sharing, Montenegro, Labor Legislation, Judges, Lawyers
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Forbes: Elkhart on list of 'Best Places to Live Cheaply'
Elkhart ranked #10 in Forbes Magazine’s recent list of Best Places to Live Cheaply in the United States.
The list is based on housing affordability, cost of living, the unemployment rate, the quality of public schools and a low violent crime rating...Tags: Chicago Jobs, Employment Opportunities, Ohio, Career and Workplace, Employment
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Dieter, Washington open in record-setting fashion
SOUTH BEND - South Bend Washington High School opened up their season with a convincing 46-23 win over Bloomington North Saturday night at School Field.
The Panthers were paced by senior receiver Gehrig Dieter, who caught 8 passes for 373 reciving...Tags: Michigan, Health, Michigan City, University of Notre Dame, Bloomington (Monroe, Indiana)
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Daniels gets back to business after fair tragedy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' emotions were evident immediately after a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair that claimed six lives.
But now Daniels is heeding the advice he gave those attending a memorial service for the dead...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Rudy Giuliani, New York, Mitch Daniels, Human Interest
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Indiana tollway rates less than some other states
Starting Friday, drivers are going to pay more to use the Indiana Toll Road. But, compared to other states, the rates drivers pay is less per mile in Indiana.
On July 1, it will cost $9 for most cars and trucks to drive the full 157 miles of the Indiana...Tags: Road Transportation, Transportation, Trips and Vacations, Travel, Illinois
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