Local
Zimmerman Fired: The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to buy out the remaining 16 months of Superintendent Dr. Robert Zimmerman’s contract.
The superintendent—SBCSC’s third in 10 years--is paid $145,000 a year under the contract.
The school corporation attorneys still have to work out the details of the buyout and Dr. Zimmerman has to formally accept it before the trustees can begin the search for a new superintendent.
The vote marks the second time in a decade that the SBCSC board has removed a superintendent. Current
Election 2008
Disputed Delegates Get Half-Vote: The
That gives Hilary Clinton 105 pledged delegates from
The states had been penalized for moving their primaries to a date earlier than the national party had approved.
Primary Season Ends Today With
Even if Hilary Clinton wins them all, it would still be far short of the number she needs to get the nomination.
Announcements
VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387) The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.
Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.
You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.
Sports
Lugnuts 4, Silver Hawks 1: The host Silver Hawks (24-32) outhit the Lugnuts 9-7 but couldn’t turn those hits into runs.
Evan Frey, Sean Coughlin and Ramon Ramirez had two hits apiece for the Hawks. Frey scored the lone
The teams meet again tonight at the Cove; game time is 7 p.m.
NBA Finals: Celtics host Lakers Thursday in first game at 9 p.m. on ABC (57).
Monday
Monday MLB National League: Cubs 7, Padres 6 (eight straight Cub wins); Phillies 5, Reds 4; Braves 7, Marlins 5 (10); Brewers 4, Diamondbacks 3; Pirates 5, Cardinals 4; Dodgers 8, Rockies 2; Giants 10, Mets 2.
Monday MLB American League: Orioles 6, Red Sox 3; Twins 6, Yankees 5; Indians 13, Rangers 9; Athletics 3, Tigers 2; Angels 4, Mariners 2.
Monday MLS Scores: No games scheduled.
Monday WNBA Scores: No games scheduled.
French Open: Fourth round—Roger Federer (1) def. Julien Benneteau, 6-4, 7-5, 7-5; David Ferrer (5) def. Radek Stepanek (21), 4-6, 6-2, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3; Fernando Gonzalez def. Robby Ginepri, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 6-1; Gael Monfils beat Ivan Ljubicic (28), 7-6(7-1), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2; Dinara Safina (13) def. Maria Sharapova (1), 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 6-2; Elena Dementieva (7) def. Vera Zvonareva, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2.
Nation/World
Highlights On This Date: DeSoto claims
Today’s Birthdays: Charles I of Austria (1540-90), Jefferson Davis (1808-89), Frederick VIII of Denmark (1843-1912), George V of Great Britain (1865-1936), Maurice Evans (Bewitched, 1901-89), Josephine Baker (1906-73), Ellen Corby (Grandma Walton, 1911-99), Paulette Goddard (1911-90), Colleen Dewhurst (1924-91), Jimmy Rogers (1924-97), Tony Curtis (83), Boots Randolph (1927-2007), Raul Castro (77), Edward Winter (Mash, 1937-201), Suzi Quatro (58), Deneice Williams (58), Rafael Nadal (22), Al Horford (22).
Deaths On This Date: Thomas Hutchinson, American colonial governor of
.Weather
Today High 74 Low 61 Chance Storms
Wed High 79 Low 67 Chance Storms
Thu High 90 Low 67 Partly Cloudy
Fri High 85 Low 63 Chance Storms
Sat High 81 Low 61 Chance Storms
TV Schedule: 16—8 p.m., Billy Graham; 9 p.m., Law and Order; SVU; 22—8 p.m., The Big Bang Theory; 8:30 p.m., NCIS; 9 p.m., 48 Hours Mystery; 25—8 p.m., Beauty and the Geek; 9 p.m., Reaper; 28—8 p.m., Moment of Truth; 9 p.m., Hell’s Kitchen; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Paid Programming; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8-9 p.m., According to Jim (two episodes); 9-10 p.m., Samantha Who? (two episodes); 69—8 p.m., Royals at White Sox.
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