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Elkhart County Prosecutor Vicki Becker convened a grand jury that returned indictments Tuesday against elected County Clerk Christopher J. Anderson and his chief deputy, Carol Smith on official misconduct and conversion charges. They're accused of knowingly paying supervisors for hours they did not work.
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AP Photo/Alex BrandonAmy Coney Barrett was President Trump's third conservative nominated to the Supreme Court, paving the way in 2022 to overturn 50 years of abortion rights at the federal level. -
ProvidedNumbers are still preliminary, but Superintendent Mansour Eid told the school board Tuesday that the district currently has more than 14,000 students. But he said there were more than 40 vacancies for teachers. -
St. Joseph County Commissioners approved a request from County Recorder Candace Brown to seek up to $350,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as part of President Trump's plan next year to celebrate 250 years since signing of the Declaration of Independence. -
Provided by LaGrange County Sheriff's DepartmentThe Westview School Corporation has placed Superintendent Randy Miller on administrative leave after his arrest Sunday, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. -
Provided by Kylee LowryFor most people, a dog is a companion that cuddles or plays fetch. For 5-year-old Maybel Lowry of Northern Indiana, a dog could mean the difference between life and death. -
Provided/IUSBGovernment funding for private and charter schools will be the topic of an upcoming event hosted by South Bend NAACP. The forum scheduled for Saturday, September 6 will include discussions about recent legislation and the NAACP’s national call for a moratorium on new charter schools.
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Disney’s High School Musical - October 3rd through 12th, 2025 at The South Bend Civic Theatre Wilson Auditorium
The 14th annual Michiana Pottery Tour, September 27th and 28th
Saturday, September 6th from 10:30 to 6 PM - Downtown Goshen, along the Millrace Canal starting at Powerhouse Park
WVPE is a media sponsor for the Elkhart Sister Cities Association presenting the fourth annual Elkhart Hispanic Heritage Festival
Island Park, Elkhart 9/13/25, 11:00 AM to 9:00PM
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Right-wing TV news outlet Newsmax sued Fox News on antitrust grounds, alleging the conservative media powerhouse had illegally sought to suppress its smaller rival's growth in cable news. -
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