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Be your own best security against scammers in their newest ploy

South Bend Police issued a warning to residents: A group of sales people are canvassing neighborhoods trying to convince homeowners they need a new home security system. The only security is for the scam artists making bucks by separating you and your money.

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See Notre Dame 2012 commencement via live streaming on Web

The University of Notre Dame's 2012 commencement ceremony on Sunday and several other commencement events this weekend can be viewed by the public via live streaming video on the Web.

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Notre Dame commencement events to be streamed live on Web

SOUTH BEND -- The University of Notre Dame's 2012 commencement ceremony on Sunday and several other commencement events this weekend can be viewed by the public via live streaming video on the Web.

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St. Joseph County Council approves auditor's spending plan

SOUTH BEND -- The County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to spend $132,000 on upgrades and improvements, including new iPads, in a handful of county offices.

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Notre Dame QB Tommy Rees appears in court

SOUTH BEND — In less time than it takes to run a play from scrimmage, Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees appeared briefly in court Thursday morning to enter a not guilty plea to misdemeanor charges of re-sisting law enforcement, bat-tery and minor consumption. 

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Notre Dame's Rees pleads not guilty; Calabrese sends lawyer to court

 In less time than it takes to run a play from scrimmage, Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees appeared briefly in court Thursday morning to enter a not guilty plea to misdemeanor charges of resisting law enforcement, battery and minor consumption.

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South Bend activists: Impeach Buttigieg if necessary to get police tapes

Community activists in South Bend, bolstered by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, are pushing “all legal means, including impeachment” of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg to get police department tapes involved in a federal wiretap investigation released to the...

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Vertical farming takes root in New Buffalo

It might be the first of its kind in the country ... A vertical farming operation in our area is providing fresh, organic fruit and vegetables year round. Green Spirit Farms has been producing local grown, fresh fruits and vegetables since February.

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UPDATE: 12-year-old girl critically injured when struck by pickup in Elkhart County

A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to Memorial Hospital after hit by a pickup Wednesday afternoon in the 29000 block of County Road 108 in Elkhart County.

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Library proposes free Wi-Fi downtown

SOUTH BEND -- The St. Joseph County Public Library is considering a

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Library proposes free Wi-Fi downtown

SOUTH BEND -- The St. Joseph County Public Library is considering a plan that would provide free Wi-Fi service downtown to anyone with a county library card.

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INDOT announces detours at intersection of Brick and 23

GRANGER -- Starting Monday, another phase of construction will shut down portions of Brick Road on both side of S.R. 23.

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Woman recounts traffic stop during testimony in South Bend officer's trial

A second woman took the witness stand Wednesday in the trial of South Bend police officer Jeffery Chester, testifying that he touched her bare breast and tried to kiss her during a traffic...

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Woman recounts traffic stop during testimony

SOUTH BEND -- A second woman took the witness stand Wednesday in the trial of South Bend police officer Jeffery Chester, testifying that he touched her bare breast and tried to kiss her during a traffic stop in September.

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Kabelin Ace Hardware hits century mark

If he were still alive, Edward Kabelin would be surprised how that seed he tossed in the ground 100 years ago has taken root and grown.

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Buchanan to build memorial

BUCHANAN — Construction is scheduled to begin Saturday on a memorial featuring the 1862 bell from the original fire house in Buchanan.

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Notre Dame linebacker Calabrese charged with misdemeanor

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame linebacker Carlo Calabrese was charged Wednesday with one count of misdemeanor intimidation for allegedly threatening a South Bend police officer during a party bust on May 3 in South Bend.

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Mishawaka officer assaulted by suspect who tried to run

MISHAWAKA — An altercation between a Mishawaka officer and a suspect who tried to run from him could have had a tragic ending, police said.

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LaPorte police: OWI and texting, pregnant, with child in car

A LaPorte woman was arrested Tuesday for driving while allegedly impaired by morphine and other drugs with her daughter in the vehicle.

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Police: Restaurant employee reports beating by 'customer'

A 63-year-old South Bend man told police he was beaten and robbed Tuesday night at a restaurant where he is employed.

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Expect lengthy delays, congestion at Grape/Edison area in Mishawaka

The City of Mishawaka is asking everyone to avoid the area because traffic in all directions will be restricted.

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