Is the Indiana Senate race close? McDermott and Young tied in new poll
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Is the Indiana Senate race close? McDermott and Young tied in new poll

A new poll of the Indiana Senate race shows a statistical tie between incumbent Todd Young and challenger Tom McDermott. The mayor of Hammond, Indiana appears to be giving Senator Todd Young – a first-term Republican from southern Indiana – a run for his money. According to a poll from ARW Strategies, Todd Young is…

South Bend Water Works to resume water shutoffs
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South Bend Water Works to resume water shutoffs

South Bend’s city government says that it will resume water shutoffs starting in December. After pausing water shutoffs and late fees due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020, the city of South Bend says that it will proceed with shutoffs in December 2022. Anyone enrolled in a payment plan and making payments is exempt…

South Bend expands Utility Assistance Program to include renters
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South Bend expands Utility Assistance Program to include renters

Renters in South Bend have a new option for receiving assistance with their utility bills. The city announced today that it is expanding the Utility Assistance Program. The program is now open to both homeowners and renters. Renters who apply must attest that they occupy the property as their primary residence. They also must receive…

Restorative justice expert Dalila Huerta to speak at Lunch with the League
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Restorative justice expert Dalila Huerta to speak at Lunch with the League

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming Dalila Huerta, an educator and restorative justice consultant living in South Bend, for its monthly Lunch with the League. The free event takes place virtually on August 13, 2021 at noon. This virtual talk invites us to explore the foundational tenets of restorative justice and…

Indiana University reinstates mask mandate at all IU campuses
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Indiana University reinstates mask mandate at all IU campuses

IU students looking forward to going back to college this fall will need to bring their masks. Indiana University announced today that it is reinstating an indoor mask mandate at all of its campuses. According to the university, 85% of the student population is vaccinated, which creates a great safety net to defend against current…