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Elkhart Community Schools trustees will vote at their April 21 meeting on whether to make Michele Riise's promotion to superintendent effective immediately, rather than on July 1 as initially planned.
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Tom Arthur/Wikimedia CommonsSt. Joseph and Elkhart counties are offering early voting for the May 5 Primary Election at two sites, while other Michiana counties have more. -
ProvidedThe South Bend Redevelopment Commission on Thursday will consider a three-year lease with the nonprofit South Bend Bike Garage, to continue operating out of their new home on the long-vacant ground floor of the city's Wayne Street parking garage. -
Jeff Parrott/WVPERenovation at West Side Democratic Club forced Democrats to Dyngus at M.R. Falcons Monday, while a much smaller, more subdued group of Republicans gathered at Allie's Cafe in River Park. -
Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors and experts say wearing high-quality, well-fitting shoes can help with balance. -
Jeff Parrott/WVPECass County plans to apply for $400,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding, on behalf of Cass, Branch and St. Joseph counties in Michigan. The money would go toward case management, to help affected residents with housing, access to services and long-term recovery planning. -
Greenways & Blueways of Northwest Indiana/FacebookEfforts to connect new Buffalo and Chicago with a 60-mile bike trail will continue to see progress this year. An update on the Marquette Greenway was given during a virtual “Northwest Indiana Green Drinks” event Thursday.
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