New Elkhart Community Schools Superintendent Michele Riise brings 38 years of experience, including two prior superintendent jobs, to lead the corporation through a building consolidation driven by declining enrollment and financial challenges.
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Prosecutors say Shipshewana Town Marshal Juan Carlos Jasso threatened to shoot his girlfriend in August outside their home, and turned himself into police Tuesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a felony intimidation charge. -
ProvidedElkhart officials say their proposed Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will make it easier to take alcoholic drinks in approved cups from participating bars and restaurants outdoors, especially during events like Jazz Fess and Art Walk. -
Provided/Truckers Against TraffickingIndiana State Police say truckers and residents are critical in spotting human trafficking. Awareness and reporting can help victims get help. -
ProvidedSouth Bend Community Schools Superintendent Mansour Eid said he met with Sen. Linda Rogers Saturday and explained how the corporation has made improvements over the past year. -
Paul Sancya/AP/APSt. Joseph County Prosecutor Ken Cotter says Notre Dame Football Head Coach Marcus Freeman may have inadvertently touched a New Prairie assistant wrestling coach during an argument but there's not enough evidence to prove battery in a court of law. -
St. Joseph County Council Member Amy Drake says the 55+ credit saved about 10,000 homeowners a combined $2.7 million in its first year, and says the credit's $280,000 cost to county government was worth it.
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