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Poll finds Long Thompson gaining steam in run for Indiana governor :But it's still a close race, an Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:31:00 EST
Gov. Mitch Daniels has a difficult race to run and Democrat Jill Long Thompson's campaign for governor has gained some momentum.

Iraqi refugee again found guilty in 1999 slaying in St. Joseph County :Trial ends in second convic Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:03:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Abdullah Alkhalidi, a 36-year-old Iraqi political refugee, was convicted of murder today in the 1999 homicide of Claude Purdiman Jr.

Ohio man jailed in Penn Columbine-style plot :Man's role in local case remains unclear. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:25:00 EST
A 33-year-old man is in police custody in Lakewood, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb, in connection with an alleged mass murder plot at Penn High School.

Former Roseland council member again jailed for non-payment Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:12:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Former Roseland Town Council member David Snyder was ordered back to jail this afternoon for nonpayment of child support.

Child hit by bullet at Goshen school Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:13:00 EST
GOSHEN -- A 10-year-old student at Harrison Christian School southwest of Goshen was hit by a bullet while on the playground today.

Ecstasy pills found in can, police say Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:04:00 EST
NEW BUFFALO — Two Chicago men were anything but ecstatic Thursday when police stopped their auto on Interstate 94 and allegedly discovered a can with a false bottom containing about 900 ecstasy pills.

Tip leads to drug arrest in Cass County Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:03:00 EST
DOWAGIAC — After receiving an anonymous tip the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team arrested a 35-year-old man on numerous methamphetamine and marijuana related charges Thursday morning in Pokagon Township.

Police investigating after body found in house on Portage Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:08:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- South Bend police are investigating a suspicious death in a house near Leland and Portage avenues.

Man shot in arm after argument, police say Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:38:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Police say a 19-year-old man was shot in the arm early this morning after arguing with another man.

Penn student suspected of mass murder plot stays behind bars :Judge orders psychological evaluation Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:10:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- A juvenile judge this morning ordered a psychological evaluation of a 16-year-old Penn High School student accused of plotting a mass murder at the school.

Wooden draft watcher :Ex-ND player at peace with choice to move on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:40:00 EST
He is the one guy in his class, the one Notre Dame football-playing fifth-year senior that won't get a jolt of adrenaline this weekend every time the phone rings.

Win and a tie for Notre Dame Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:39:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Notre Dame cashed in on the tie-breaker rule for a softball victory Thursday, and was almost ready to try it again when the weather turned nasty at Cook Stadium.

Hard work in hoops still can be a boost for ND's Kurz Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:32:00 EST
Everything Rob Kurz thought he knew about being successful on the basketball court has been tossed aside, at least for a short time.

Franklin looking to set the pace Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:35:00 EST
More than a few track fans expressed surprise when they saw Washington's Troyvier Franklin bolt to victory in the 100-meter dash at last weekend's Goshen Relays.

Niles encounters drama, but remains perfect Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:16:00 EST
COLOMA -- Game two of a high school softball doubleheader Thursday against Coloma marked the first time this year that victory didn't come easy for the No. 8-ranked (Division 2) Niles softball team.

Blackthorn preps for rising stars Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:06:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- If anyone has ever wondered what it's like to try to claim a spot on the PGA Tour, the week of May 5-May 11 will give them a great opportunity to find out.

Penn rugby team steps onto big stage Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:05:00 EST
Three weeks ago Penn rugby coach Bart Bottorff got an offer that most would eventually refuse -- the chance to play defending national champion Highland out of Utah.

Miller joins Irish fold Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:51:00 EST
Fraderica Miller, a 5-foot-10 guard from The Marist School in Atlanta, has signed a national letter of intent to attend Notre Dame next fall.

Fatti picks Pitt Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:50:00 EST
MISHAWAKA -- Marian High School soccer player Jamil Fatti will continue his soccer career at the University of Pittsburgh this fall.

Small ball pays off big as Riley edges Blazers Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:47:00 EST
ELKHART -- Small ball and Jenni Martin both played big roles in Riley's 3-2 Northern Indiana Conference softball win at Elkhart Central Thursday night.

Koontz has full dance card Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:28:00 EST
EDWARDSBURG -- Prom was one of those "can't-miss" moments for Stephanie Koontz last Friday.

Prep Scoreboard: Michigan Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:59:00 EST
GIRLS TENNIS

Prep Scoreboard: Indiana Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:56:00 EST
GIRLS TENNIS

American Axle blames strike for 1st-quarter loss Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:01:00 EST
DETROIT (AP) — American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. says it lost $27 million in the first quarter due largely to a strike by the United Auto Workers.

Before stores, Grape was auction road :Sale barn attracted hundreds of bidders back in the day. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:11:00 EST
Phil "Butch" Hoffman remembers the Tuesday auctions when he would unload the trucks and lead the cows and hogs into the pens. He would stroll the catwalks and walk the animals around the ring so buyers could see them.

1st Source says good things are happening :Chairman calls 2007 challenging but points out bank's ac Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:09:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- To say that 2007 was a challenging year would be a gross understatement, says 1st Source's Christopher Murphy.

Briefcase: Apr. 25, 2008 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:13:00 EST
LANSING

Rape should be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:31:00 EST
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it is appropriate that there is a lot of talk in our community about the number of rapes. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report compiled from local law enforcement records, 337 rapes have been reported in South Bend, Mishawaka and St.

Any volunteers to pay for Clinton visit? Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:30:00 EST
As I recall, when President Bush visited Bethel College, there were some people very concerned about the cost to the city of Mishawaka. To date there has been no report of such a concern as to the cost of Sen. Hillary Clinton's visit to Mishawaka High School.

Deal with it Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:19:00 EST
It's been a little more than two months since the Writers Guild of America signed a new contract with the studios, ending a 100-day walkout that cost the Hollywood economy an estimated $2 billion. Yet the emotional intensity that sustained the writers strike evidently hasn't dimmed.

Good reasons to ditch motel ordinance Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:19:00 EST
Perhaps the South Bend Common Council will agree on a sensible way to respond to "problem" motels. Or the council might decide to let the issue go for now. Either way, it should set aside a proposed ordinance that has several problems of its own.

In the French style :Granger woman looks beyond her Southern roots for home's look. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:21:00 EST
GRANGER -- To say Traci Clark likes planning new houses would be an understatement. She's finally feeling settled into her third house in 11 years.

A French look for the kitchen Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:13:00 EST
It might seem as if the odds are stacked against your incorporating country French style into your kitchen. After all, more than 4,000 miles, the Atlantic Ocean and that failing grade you earned in French class widen the gap between you and that French joie de vivre -- joy of living.

Great Ideas for the Home Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:09:00 EST
Calculate sunlight for plants

Is the fridge past its best-by date? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:00 EST
Remember that blue Jell-O the kids made -- when was it, back around Thanksgiving? That blue Jell-O that spilled in the back of the fridge and has left a stain there ever since? A neon-colored smear that's a constant reminder that it's time to CLEAN YOUR FRIDGE?

Window film can solve some glare, heat problems Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:03:00 EST
Q: We've got a lot of large windows in our home, and in the fall and winter the angle of the sun through some of the higher windows makes anyone sitting in our family room feel like they're getting roasted.

Blog Watch Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:02:00 EST
Our picks to click this week:

House made excitement hard to control Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:45:00 EST
"I grew up in Crest Manor and had always loved this house. In 1999, we just happened to drive by and see the for-sale-by-owner sign, so made arrangements to see it. As we were walking in, Joe said, 'Now control yourself.' He didn't want the Realtor to see how excited I was.

Master gardeners plan 2-day symposium Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:42:00 EST
The St. Joseph Valley Master Gardeners will hold a two-day symposium covering all aspects of gardening on May 3 and 4 and invite anyone with questions to attend. The seminars and discussions will be held at the Centre Township Branch of the St. Joseph County Public Library, 1150 E.

Ty Pennington at Home includes some great ideas Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:40:00 EST
It's time to add Ty Pennington to the list of Celebrities From Whom There Is No Escape. His colleagues on the list include Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray.

Painting a wood-sided house begins with good preparation Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:38:00 EST
I was in my basement office when the doorbell rang.

Movie Listings: April 25, 2008 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:56:00 EST
FRIDAY

CD celebrates Tommy Thompson sound Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:19:00 EST
Tommy Thompson will get the CD release party Sunday that he seemingly denied himself in life.

Band curries 'Favor' with local gig Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:19:00 EST
Saxophonist Tony Sproul describes The Out of Favor Boys' sound as "a melting pot," and their CD "Can't Be Good" shows why.

Moor: Lick gave him a liking for zoo Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:44:00 EST
When Jon Wassner was 3 years old, a giraffe at the old Indianapolis Zoo leaned over a fence and licked him on the side of the face.

Mumford: Pet crackdown forces tough choice for owners - :Some residents of mobile home park decide t Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:35:00 EST
NILES -- Bill Miles had a quick response when he was told to get rid of one of his two dogs.

Bill Clinton to make Sunday stops in New Castle, Hartford City Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:42:00 EST
MUNCIE -- Former President Bill Clinton -- on the campaign trail for his wife, Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton -- will make stops Sunday in New Castle and Hartford City, campaign officials announced late Thursday.

Ex-volunteer with church youth group charged with sex crimes Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:16:00 EST
MUNCIE -- A former volunteer with Union Chapel's popular Oneighty youth club on Thursday pleaded not guilty to allegations he had sex with a teenage participant.

Superintendent candidate: All students should be prepared for SAT Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:46:00 EST
MUNCIE -- Before exiting high school, students should be ready for and capable of passing the SAT, and students should have a plan to complete college in four years, not five or six, said the second superintendent candidate to visit Muncie Community Schools in as many days.

Union school board takes new look at academic policy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:49:00 EST
MODOC -- For the second time this school year, the Union School Board is considering changes to its academic standards for students involved in extra-curricular activities.

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