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Joe Molnar, South Bend's deputy community investment director, says demolishing the historic Lafayette Building after a June 8 fire would be heartbreaking but maybe necessary if an interested developer doesn't step forward soon.
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A new ordinance announced by the city council this week would suspend the approval of new data center developments, until the city adds regulations or until July 31, 2028. -
The St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday will consider whether to hire a firm to study the feasibility of installing a pedestrian tunnel under the two sets of railroad tracks in New Carlisle. -
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engage.macog.com/MACOGLocal communities are considering future transportation plans, but uncertainty over federal funding is creating challenges. -
South Bend Mayor James Mueller has said new standards for data centers will come from his office but common council members Oliver Davis Jr. and Sherry Bolden-Simpson say city government's legislative branch should create such rules. -
Elkhart County Prosecutor Vicki Becker is being appointed special prosecutor to determine if Republican Lafayette area Indiana state Sen. Ron Alting should be charged with shoplifting from two Walmart stores.
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