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Snakes seized in Penn case need a home :Youth arrested in Penn murder plot was keeping them in uncl Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:43:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- The foiling of an alleged mass murder plot at Penn High School has left South Bend Animal Control officials with some unwanted guests.

ND student home a week after beating :Notre Dame sophomore taken to rural area, beaten and robbed. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:46:00 EST
A Notre Dame student who was severely beaten on a rural county road left medical care Monday more than a week after he was attacked.

Campaigns prep for last rounds :Clinton, Obama spend Monday campaigning in N.C. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:46:00 EST
If you think of the presidential primary campaign in Indiana as a basketball game, Monday was a quick time-out during the last few seconds of a tie game.

Governor hopefuls take a back seat :Gubernatorial primaries are in the shadows in Indiana, N.C. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:39:00 EST
Locked in a tight gubernatorial primary race in Indiana, Jim Schellinger thought he made big news when a former governor endorsed his candidacy April 2.

Area layoffs now above 3,000 mark :300 Monaco workers in region among newly idled. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:36:00 EST
The ranks of area workers who have either lost their jobs temporarily or permanently since Jan. 1 reached more than 3,000 last week when Monaco Coach furloughed about 300 employees at its Elkhart, Wakarusa and Warsaw plants.

Indiana voter ID law upheld :Supreme Court's decision could spur more states to adopt similar measu Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:32:00 EST
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The surge of new voters into the 2008 presidential campaign could run up against a Supreme Court-sanctioned barrier next week, a law requiring photo identification before casting a ballot.

Indiana among top states for disclosure of child abuse data Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:29:00 EST
NEW YORK (AP) -- Many states often fail to release adequate information about fatal and near-fatal child abuse cases, placing confidentiality above disclosure to a degree that thwarts needed reforms, two child advocacy groups say in a new report.

Fight heats up Four Winds Casino revenues :Gaming board asking attorney general to review Pokagons' Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:27:00 EST
ST. JOSEPH -- A dispute over casino payments involving Berrien County, the state and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians may be headed to court.

4-year-old twins found runningon LaPorte road :Parents could face child neglect charges in LaPorte Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:20:00 EST
LAPORTE -- It was nearly midnight, and twin brothers running loose in dirty diapers were almost hit while streaking across Indiana 2 on LaPorte's east side.

Granger gasoline theft, chase ends in arrest :Martin's employee tips off police; SUV matched descri Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:19:00 EST
GRANGER -- A 20-year-old South Bend man who police say has made a habit out of driving off without paying for gasoline was arrested Monday night after a pursuit.

Judge dissatisfied that sex offender is unsupervised :After pleading guilty, Kulwicki moved to New Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:18:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- A former South Bend firefighter who moved to New York after his conviction here on two felony sex offense charges has remained largely unsupervised for more than two years despite a St. Joseph County judge's order for monitoring.

Draft day brings tears : ND tough guy Zbikowski moved by selection Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:24:00 EST
He cried. The poster child for toughness. The guy who would play pro football for free if he had to, just for the contact and the competition.

Are Irish in Hansbrough's future? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:26:00 EST
One visit on his search for a new school may be the only one for former Mississippi State shooting guard Ben Hansbrough.

Irish regain share of first place Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:29:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Thanks to outstanding efforts from Jeremy Barnes and Eric Maust, Notre Dame Sunday was able to regain a share of first place in the Big East baseball standings.

'Bust' label still pains former Irish standout Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:32:00 EST
SEATTLE -- The shoulder still hurts. Even now, more than 28 years after Steve Niehaus played his final snap in the NFL.

Partners in prime :ND's Buck, Tefft resurrected title hopes Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:23:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Nothing seemed to be going according to plan.

Warsaw meeting theater of absurd Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:24:00 EST
WARSAW -- Sleep won't come easily for Doug Ogle the next week or so.

Shooting spree leads to Eddie win Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:29:00 EST
EDWARDSBURG -- Shots on goal came pouring like the rain Monday for the Edwardsburg girls soccer team against Buchanan. The Eddies were finally rewarded for their persistence in the second half, blanking the Bucks, 3-0, in Lakeland Conference play.

IHSAA changes semi foes in hoops tourneys with byes Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:32:00 EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Two bye teams no longer will play each other in the semifinals of a six-team boys or girls basketball sectional tournament.

Prep Scoreboard Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:38:00 EST

HS Baseball: Results Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:33:00 EST

HS Baseball: Polls Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:32:00 EST

HS Golf: Poll Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:25:00 EST

HS Softball: Polls Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:23:00 EST

Strong advice carries Penn star Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:30:00 EST
MISHAWAKA -- Ryan Kaczmarski will be the first one to tell you that mother knows best.

Accelerating industries to pace of the future :Indiana aligning education, economic development for Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:37:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Like most Midwestern states, Indiana's history is rooted in industries ranging from production to transportation and agriculture.

It's a sweet merger :Wrigley to be sold to Mars candy company for $23 billion. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:39:00 EST
CHICAGO -- Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., in a move it said will provide "enhanced prospects for growth," confirmed Monday that it has agreed to be acquired by privately held candy-industry giant Mars Inc. for a hefty $80 a share, or nearly $23 billion.

Airline deal near takeoff :US Airways, United said to be in advanced stage of merger discussions. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:38:00 EST
CHICAGO -- United Airlines and US Airways are in very advanced talks and expect to announce within weeks that they are combining, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.

'The Consumer is Boss' mantra :Procter & Gamble's chief says he's not real head of the company. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:38:00 EST
CINCINNATI -- A.G. Lafley, chairman and CEO, will tell you he's not the real boss of Procter & Gamble Co.

Briefcase: April 29, 2008 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:40:00 EST
BENTON HARBOR

Michigan investigates Meijer store chain's role in elections Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:50:00 EST
ACME TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — At first, it seemed like the typical squabble over construction of a big-box superstore in a suburban community. Opponents worried about traffic and sprawl; supporters championed shopping convenience, economic growth and property rights.

Delta raises most domestic fares $10 to $40 per roundtrip Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:09:00 EST
ATLANTA (AP) -- Travelers aren't just feeling the pinch at the gas pump, but also in the air as carriers continue to hike fares to deal with high jet fuel prices.

Converter boxes are not hassle-free Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:37:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Did my TV screen just shrink?

Cheated at the pump? :Common glitch adds to gas costs, also cheats stations. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:39:00 EST
ALBANY, N.Y. ---- Angry about the price of gas? Just imagine paying for gas you don't get.

Oil prices hit new trading record near $120 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:43:00 EST
SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices hit an all-time high near $120 a barrel Monday after a weekend refinery strike closed a pipeline system that delivers a third of Britain's North Sea oil to refineries in the U.K.

We must pursue long-term energy plan Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:52:00 EST
Yes, it's been a busy time on Capitol Hill -- whittling away our time in Congress naming various post offices and recognizing just about every group under the sun from bowl game winners to Little League champions to you name it.

White males aren't feeling the love these days Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:49:00 EST
In the days leading up to Pennsylvania's primary, white males -- those knuckle-dragging, chaw-chompin', beer-swillin' bitter troglodytes -- were suddenly the debutante's delight.

Next steps for Harbor Shores Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:45:00 EST
A recent public hearing on the Harbor Shores project confirmed the passionate feelings on both sides of the issue.

YWCA needs your support Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:42:00 EST
Much like the hundreds of women and children who look to the YWCA of St. Joseph County every year for shelter and guidance, the YWCA looks to this community for the means to provide that shelter and guidance.

Education key issue for voters Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:40:00 EST
Michael Wanbaugh's article ("Schools gear up for ISTEP..." Sept. 16, 2007) initially prompted me to share some of my experiences with the South Bend Community School Corp. The first sentences of his article read, "Arguably the most important two-week period in state education begins Monday.

It's the last day for letter writers' candidate critiques Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:18:00 EST
These are the last of the letters Voice of the People received before the April 22 deadline for submissions endorsing or criticizing a candidate in Indiana's May 6 primary. -- Editor

New Baghdad embassy comes with a cost Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:02:00 EST
Regarding the new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, at a cost of $736 million:

Is intelligence underestimated? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:06:00 EST
What in the world is wrong with Americans today? In the staff editorial about Barack Obama's pinless lapel, the last sentence the editors stated was: "It seems to us that they are underestimating the depth and intelligence of the American people." Are they?

The skinny on kids, nutrition Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:47:00 EST
Everybody knows that it's impossible to get today's kids, weaned on fast food, to eat healthier fare.

Consider candidates carefully, voters Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:26:00 EST
Consider your votes very carefully this election year. Be assured if you vote for John McCain, you are voting to mandate your son or daughter to fight in a ridiculous, insane, asinine war for the next possibly 100 years.

So very close :Remarkable love story surviving for more than 70 years. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:59:00 EST
I am the only child of Bob and Helen Silvey, and I think that they have a remarkable love story. It is not bias on my part, either, nor the fact that, as of Wednesday, they will have been married for 70 years.

No secret formula behind lasting love Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:45:00 EST
Playing footsie in bed. Attending church on Sundays. Sweet kisses and hand-holding.

COSTIN -- SIEGERT Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:39:00 EST
GRANGER -- Announcing the engagement of Shayla Costin and Kevin Siegert, both of Mishawaka, are her parents, Ahnie and Mike Costin of Granger. The prospective groom is the son of Beatrice King of South Bend and Mamie and Phillip Siegert of Walkerton. An Oct. 18 wedding is planned.

ANDERSON -- WIRES Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:38:00 EST
OSCEOLA -- The engagement of Jill Elizabeth Anderson and Jonathan Alden Wires, both of Oxford, Miss., is announced by her parents, Dian and Jim Anderson of Osceola. The prospective groom is the son of Sharon Youschak of Rye, N.H., and Linda and Willard Wires of Hot Springs, Ark.

WOTRING -- WIRTH Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:37:00 EST
MISHAWAKA -- Tammy and Rich Wotring of Mishawaka announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, and Kylee Wirth, both of Mishawaka. He is the son of Connie Wirth of Mishawaka and Diane and Jeff Wirth of Granger. An Aug. 8, 2009, wedding is planned.

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