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Casey's coming to Mishawaka despite close proximity to Wellfield
Casey's Convenience Store and Gas Station will be coming to the Southeast corner of Douglas and Fir Road in Mishawaka. The Mishawaka Common Council voted in a supermajority to rezone this site to make way for Casey's, which would be a $6-Million dollar investment. Some pushing back, including Mishawaka Mayor...
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.
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.
Syracuse Boy Scouts Earn Merit Badges, Awards At Chief Little Turtle Scout Camp
SYRACUSE - Four members of Syracuse Boy Scout Troop 728 attended Chief Little Turtle Scout Camp June 24-28, bringing home a total of 10 merit badges. Attending were Trent Ritter, Evan Scott, Nate Gillam and Bently Truman. In addition to merit badges, Ritter and Scott also achieved their Tenderfoot and Second Class ranks. The troop also was awarded the Commissioners Award for maintaining their campsite at Boy Scouts of America standards and winning first place in the Campsite Entrance competition.
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...
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.
GreatNews.Life brings positive impact news network to Michiana with launch of Michiana.Life
GreatNews.Life (GNL) is Northwest Indiana’s #1 all-positive digital news network. When you need to know about all the great things happening in your community, GNL is there to provide you with articles, videos, photo galleries, and podcasts that capture all of your favorite moments. Over the last 15 years,...
Milford Public Library — Jasmine, The Camel, Visits The Library
MILFORD — On June 26, a camel from local River Jordan Camel Dairy visited the Milford Public Library and made some new friends. Jasmine is only 2 1/2 years old and will live to be 30-40 years old. She met all the children at the program and everyone got a chance to pet her. Her head felt like a wooly lamb.
Syracuse Public Library — Bring Pet Food To Globe-Trotting Fridays July 5
SYRACUSE — Bring pet food to the Syracuse Public Library for local animal rescues during Globe-Trotting Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 5. Children will learn about Africa while making cat toys, which they can take home to their feline friends or donate to local shelters. Fourth Of July...
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