St. Joseph County Democratic Party Chair Don Westerhausen says if Republican County Clerk Amy Rolfes won't put four Democrats back on the ballot by Friday's statutory ballot certification deadline, he'll seek a court injunction.
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Jeff Parrott/WVPEThe nonprofit We Make Indiana on Thursday said it's wrong for a wealthy corporation like Microsoft to receive tax breaks while a growing number of people across Michiana are struggling. -
Jeff Parrott/WVPESince a small fire Aug. 25, the U.S. Postal Service has placed signs on the windows sayings operations have moved to South Bend's main post office downtown. -
The Chicago Bears haven't finalized the site of their new stadium but they recently asked the South Bend Chamber to have its members complete a survey on premium seating options. -
The Niles Township Planning Commission was set to hold a public hearing and vote Wednesday night on an ordinance allowing marijuana dispensaries in areas zoned for business, with standards on things including landscaping, odor and distance set-back requirements. -
Jason Redmond/AP/FR74394 APWe Make Indiana organizers say that since the Indiana General Assembly has exempted data centers from paying sales tax, they should spend some of their hundreds of millions of dollars in tax savings to help meet the growing needs of citizens in St. Joseph County. -
Mike MurrellMohawk No. 3001 has been housed in Elkhart since the 1980s, but its ownership has been transferred to the Fort Wayne Railroad, in the hopes that it’ll be able to get it running again.
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