Marriage licenses are being issued to same-sex couples in St. Joseph County beginning today. The County Clerk’s office says that they began issuing the licenses this morning after receiving word from the 7th Circuit Appeals Court in Chicago that a stay on their ruling — which found Indiana’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional — had been…
Early voting has begun in St. Joseph County and across Indiana. The practice of early voting is increasingly popular with voters across the country as it greatly expands opportunities for voting. A number of important races are taking place in the area, including the race between Jackie Walorski and Joe Bock for Indiana’s 2nd Congressional…
The St. Joseph County Humane Society is offering free rabies vaccinations this Sunday at eight locations throughout the South Bend area. The vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis between noon and 3 pm on September 28. Indiana state law requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies for pets over…
The St. Joseph County Democratic Party is looking for more poll workers. The party sent out an email request Tuesday asking for members to fill in available slots for Election Day, which is now only six weeks away. There are still 150 more workers needed. Poll workers will receive formal training and compensation of $85.50…
Election Day is a little over two months away. Television ads are already running, signs are going up in yards across the region, and voters are beginning to consider their choices for the upcoming election. Voters will have their chance to cast ballots for local, state and Congressional races, including a highly publicized race between…
St. Joseph County’s Metro Homicide Unit has identified the body of a deceased male found at the Shirley Motel yesterday. Edward M. Pierce, 56, was identified as the victim. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was sharp force injury. It has been ruled a homicide. The prosecutor’s office says that South Bend Police…
The St. Joseph County Council and Commission sent out a memo on Thursday notifying department heads that the county would need to cut both the current 2014 budget and the upcoming 2015 budget. The memo is signed by County Commission President Andrew Kostielney, Council President Rafael Morton, and County Auditor Peter Mullen. According to the…
Indiana same-sex couples are getting hitched after a landmark ruling in the state. US District Court Judge Richard Young found the state’s ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional, violating the 14th amendment’s guarantee of equal protection. “Same-sex couples, who would otherwise qualify to marry in Indiana, have the right to marry in Indiana,” he…
