South Bend, Indiana News

Report alleges problems with voter rolls :Officials in Indiana, Michigan pledge to help those eligible cast ballots.
Indiana and Michigan were among six swing states alleged Thursday to have either removed or blocked from registering tens of thousands of eligible voters.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 11:24 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Last-minute voter registrations in :ACORN turns in cards;group probed in other states for alleged fraud.
SOUTH BEND -- Just before the deadline Monday afternoon, someone dropped off two boxes of voter registration cards at the St. Joseph County Voter Registration office.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 11:14 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Election concerns discussed at forum :Panelists talk about ballots not being counted, voter ID law.
SOUTH BEND -- Indiana voters need to know how to make sure their voice is heard on Election Day and that every ballot gets a fair shake -- because not every ballot always has, according to panelists at an Indiana University South Bend event on Thursday.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 11:08 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Water bill fees will be credited :Computer software caused problem, deputy director says.
SOUTH BEND -- A computer glitch that overcharged some South Bend water customers is in the process of being fixed, said South Bend Water Works deputy director David Tungate.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 10:57 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Review board clears officer in shooting :Mishawaka police say that detective followed proper procedure.
MISHAWAKA -- A police review board has found that a detective who shot and killed an Osceola man acted properly.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 10:56 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Mishawaka underpass paving begins :Mishawaka official: Changes at site 'dramatic.'
MISHAWAKA -- Contractors and subcontractors building the Main Street underpass under the Canadian National Railroad tracks had been hauling out truckloads of dirt.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 10:45 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Roseland Town Council ponders lawsuit
ROSELAND -- The latest lawsuit to hit Roseland is causing the Town Council to consider a difficult decision from which the town could feel financial fallout for years.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 10:31 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Handgun confiscated at Elkhart school :13-year-old reportedly had it to give to friend.
ELKHART -- A West Side Middle School eighth-grader was arrested Thursday after school officials reportedly found a handgun in the boy's backpack.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 10:28 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Speedway OK to hold race :Taxes paid; zoning deadline not passed.
SOUTH BEND -- Things are looking up for the South Bend Motor Speedway.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 10:25 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Indianapolis minister pleads guilty to bigamy charge
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A minister at an Indianapolis church has pleaded guilty to bigamy.
South Bend Tribune  –  Oct 10, 2008 06:52 AM [GMT]  –  comment?