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SOUTH BEND — The initial rollout of Indiana’s new vital records system this month has led to long delays for some families seeking death certificates for deceased loved ones, though some local funeral directors say the process has improved in recent days. Soon after the state switched to the new system, called DRIVE, on Jan. 4, funeral homes began to see a backlog in death certificates. At one point, McGann Hay funeral homes were waiting for about two dozen pending death certificates,...

Racing syndicates have become an increasingly popular option for Irish racing enthusiasts who are looking for a more affordable path into racehorse ownership. The syndicate model offers people a chance to buy an equity share in a racehorse that is managed and trained by industry experts, so they can experience the thrill of ownership at a fraction of the cost. Shamrock Thoroughbreds is an Irish racing syndicate based in Rush, Co Dublin, that has enjoyed some major success since its establishmen...

police in the district have cancelled an amber alert earlier this evening for a boy reported missing from his school in southeast. he will be reunited with his family. he was found safe at an apartment in forrestville, maryland. rolonda edgar checked him out. she knows the boys mom and had the authority to take him out of school. its not clear why she did so without his mothers knowledge. the principal of a high school rocked by a cheating scandal dropped another bombshell tonight. m...