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Elkhart Public Library Pierre Moran Branch dedicates meeting rooms to two Elkhart icons
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — The meeting rooms at the Pierre Moran Branch of the Elkhart Public Library have been dedicated to two Elkhart icons. One room is named for Ben Barnes, a former county councilman and founder of the St. James Boxing Club. The other for Kelby Love,...
Impacts of new Indiana wetlands law on Saint Joseph River and local taxpayers
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- New development could threaten Hoosier wetlands. A new law that took effect Monday strips protections for Indiana wetlands by loosening regulations and opening up the opportunity for more development. Critics call it a recipe for flooding because these wetlands are natural protections for communities downstream.
New happy hour law takes effect in Indiana
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- It is the first day Hoosier businesses are allowed to reintroduce happy hour deals across the state. Happy hour was banned in Indiana for nearly 40 years until this new law repealed today. Many businesses are able to bring back happy hour to attract patrons.
Bridge to close until December in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Mishawka city officials announced the Cedar Street Bridge over the St. Joseph River will close on Monday, July 8, at 9 a.m., and reopen December 1. Officials add this is for the first phase of scheduled maintenance and construction of the riverwalk expansion, which is vital for connecting the north and south side of the riverwalk.
South Bend's Safe Routes to School construction project starts Monday
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend announced construction on the federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project will start on Monday, July 8. The work will start adjacent to Our Lady of Hungary School on the corner of Calvert and Chapin Streets. The project consists of repairing...
Zoning change to allow Casey’s General Store for Douglas, Fir Roads
The Mishawaka City Council has voted in favor of rezoning land at the southeast corner of Fir and Douglas Roads to allow a Casey’s convenience store and gasoline station. Real Estate Attorney Stephen Studer says as the area becomes more busy, another convenience store would be needed. Critics of...
Celebrate Independence Day at Fireworks on the Fairway
The long-loved fireworks in Goshen at Black Squirrel Golf Course are returning this year with a new name, Fireworks on the Fairway. Doors to the event open at 4 p.m., and attendees can enjoy the various local food trucks and vendors and kick back on the fairway. A brief program will begin at 8 p.m., and the fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. The event is free for the entire community.
City Offices closed for Fourth of July and trash collection on a slide schedule
All City of Goshen offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The Board of works will not have a meeting the week of July 4 due to the holiday. Additionally, Borden Wasteaway will not pick up trash on Thursday, July 4, so Thursday and...
Council votes to allow Casey's gas station within safety zone of city's new water wellfield
MISHAWAKA — The Common Council approved a rezoning Monday night that will allow a second convenience store-gas station at Fir and Douglas roads within the safe zone the city has established to limit the potential for contamination near its new water wellfield. Developers won approval for a Casey's convenience store and gas station...
What to eat at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair: elephant ears, fried vegetables and more
SOUTH BEND — Tina Colglazier has been serving up sizzling hot elephant ears at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair every year for 34 years as part of her husband’s family business. “A lot of people don’t put butter on them anymore, but we still think that’s the right way to do it,”...
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