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Judge postpones ruling on South Bend 'police tapes' case, trial still possible

SOUTH BEND — Whether or not the South Bend “police tapes” case will go to trial remains uncertain heading into the weekend, as St. Joseph County Superior Court Judge Steven Hostetler will likely not rule on the issue until next…

 

Chalk art for foster care

Local artist Leavy Wells Jr. creates sidewalk chalk art during the DTSB First Fridays event in downtown South Bend. Janice Purnell, foster parent recruiter for Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth, a nonprofit, therapeutic foster care licensing agency, invited both…

 

Notre Dame student restrictions lifted after reaching COVID-19 vaccine compliance

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame lifted some restrictions on students Friday after 90% of students received full vaccination regimens against COVID-19.

 

4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the Black man's constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and…

 

US employers added just 266K jobs in April as hiring slows

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens.

 

Plans for inn at Potato Creek State Park again have new life

A $2.4 billion increase in the state of Indiana's two-year revenue forecast, bolstered by federal COVID-19 relief money, has breathed new life into a decades-old dream to build a hotel at Potato Creek State Park.

 

4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the Black man's constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement…

 

No, COVID-19 vaccines do not impact fertility, Michigan physicians say

It’s a myth that COVID-19 vaccines can impact fertility, but it’s a myth that’s keeping many young adult from getting immunized, doctors say.

 

Letters: There's work to do to make South Bend more pedestrian-friendly

South Bend is not a pedestrian-friendly city. The city has been trying to improve pedestrians’ mobility with new bike paths downtown and around it, but I feel that the city is still very unsafe for pedestrians, bike users and people…

 

Consumer Advocate: Tips to plan a COVID-safe wedding

Reading contracts is critical during a pandemic.

 

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