SKOKIE, ILL. — An Illinois husband and wife, married for 69 years, had a bond so strong they died minutes apart Saturday, hand in hand, at a Skokie hospital, according to their obit.

ELKLHART COUNTY — Over the past two weeks there have been two incidents of fraud reported to the Elkhart County Sheriff Department. In both of these cases, the suspect has targeted an elderly person, provided them a fictitious but believable story concerning a loved one being in trouble and needing a large sum of money. …read more.

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. — An 86-year-old Port St. Lucie man said he killed his wife while she slept because she was in poor health and he could no longer afford her medications, according to an arrest affidavit.

WARSAW — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Beaman Home officials remind community members that the annual Bingo for Beaman Home will take place Thursday evening, Oct. 15, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. Doors open at 5:30. Advance tickets may be purchased at Beaman Home’s Outreach Center, 603 N. Parker St., by phoning (574) 703-0722, …read more.

By ABBY MATIENZO Communications Associate, NAELA WASHINGTON D.C. — Aug. 14 marks the 80th anniversary of the Social Security Act. Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin announced the launch of the agency’s event-filled celebration, with many activities leading up to this date. To learn more about the events going on today, visit their event website. President …read more.