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The University of Notre Dame is looking to help Benton Harbor redevelop its downtown and riverfront. The university says it’s part of the School of Architecture’s Housing and Community Regeneration Initiative.
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"It adds to the quality of life in our little region here of Michiana, so a lot of people would hate to see it go, but that’s why we’re working hard on finding somebody," said owner John Nelson.
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South Bend officials are hopeful that gun violence is trending downward, but a series of shootings Tuesday night raised some concerns.
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The school board voted Tuesday to freeze pay rates for many support staff members and make official the closure of four school buildings.
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“They were forced to make life-or-death decisions in an extremely dangerous situation,” said Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson.
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