New Carlisle News

Federal prosecutors say an Indiana woman used the offer of an aboveground swimming pool and gas money to hire a hit man to kill an ex-boyfriend with which she was involved in a child custody dispute.

Can $200 and a pool buy a hit man? Comments July 8, 2009 Sun-Times News Group An Indiana woman accused of trying to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend allegedly offered $200 and an above-ground swimming pool, authorities said.

A teenager has pleaded guilty to vandalizing 15 buses belonging to a northern Indiana school district, which caused officials to cancel classes for more than 2,700 students.

Todd Bella was living with a friend when he decided to build a house in Heritage Pointe, where another close friend had moved in the country west of South Bend.

A reminder from St. Joseph County Treasurer Sean Coleman: Friday is the deadline for property taxpayers in New Carlisle and Olive Township to submit their 2007 payments.

Meet at Studebaker Park, 1020 McDonald St., at 8 a.m. Lunch will follow with fellow volunteers from across the county, at Shanklin Park in Goshen.

NEW CARLISLE a ' A 27-year-old Berwyn, Ill., man was arrested late Sunday after he exposed himself to several campers, police said.

MISHAWAKA, IN: Joyce Ann Kline, 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.

By the end of this week property tax bills should finally be on the way to residents of Olive Township and New Carlisle.

The recent scholarship awarded to Indiana's top young scientist is a major step toward a better future for our state.

We have been focusing the past few weeks on questions regarding unemployment compensation.

Employees at Bosch Chassis Systems in South Bend learned about layoffs Friday. According to a company spokesperson, 50 workers will be cut.

Joseph County found a way to keep family values in the workplace. They were honored at the Samaritan Awards Luncheon Thursday at the Windsor Park Conference Center.

The weak economy appears to be testing the metal of recyclers in LaPorte County.

If you've ever groaned "Oh my aching back!" you're not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems.

Tulip Road near Indiana 2 in St. Joseph County was closed for about 20 minutes in both directions today because heavy smoke was causing a hazard, New Carlisle Fire Chief Bill Gumm said.

Chelsea Arthur had a big day Saturday. She won $10,000 and the right to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for the second time.

Governor Mitch Daniels named Chelesa Arthur of New Carlisle as Indiana's Top Young Scientist for 2009.

New Prairie High Schoola s Chelsea Arthur placed first Saturday among Indiana high school seniors in the 21st Annual Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair.

SOUTH BEND a ' St. Joseph County Fire officials report that the person who was last seen in the barn ablaze Sunday morning in Warren Township is accounted for.