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Highlights from Notre Dame’s Two-Day Trip to ESPN Studios
On Thursday and Friday, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and players like Riley Leonard and Jordan Clark appeared on several ESPN programs, including SportsCenter, Get Up and First Take. Freeman and the players unveiled the team's new home uniforms, discussed what it'll be like playing in Notre Dame Stadium and...
Goshen’s First Fridays Presents Picklefest
GOSHEN — Downtown Goshen, Inc. presents an August celebration like no other. The inaugural First Fridays Picklefest, from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2, presents the spectacle of a citywide pickleball tournament on Main Street, specialty pickled foods and treats, and live entertainment from the Miller Poultry Main Stage headlined by acclaimed South Bend rapper Heyzeus.
Zimmer Biomet could relocate headquarters following safety battle with state
Warsaw, Ind.-based Zimmer Biomet, the largest employer in Kosciusko County, is threatening to exit the region if the state does not modernize a 155-mile stretch of nearby highway, according to a July 18 report from Inside Indiana Business. "We want to be in Warsaw, Indiana, for the next 100 years,...
Elkhart County 4-H Fair attendees warn of "Fair-Flation"
ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart County 4-H Fair opened their gates Friday morning, kicking off 9-days full of fair food, concerts, rides and more. However, those rides have caused some mixed feelings among fair attendees. Some feel the rides require too many tickets per single ride, like Lifetime fairgoer and Goshen resident, Gregg Zentez.
Doctor returns to Elkhart after humanitarian mission in Gaza
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — A local OB/GYN is making sure everyone has access to quality healthcare, especially in underserved areas. To fulfill that passion, she went on mission to provide humanitarian care to women in Gaza for nearly a month. Dr. Thalia Pachiyannakis has been an OB for 14...
Elkhart Fire Department holds supervised burn to clean up tree, brush damage from storms
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — The Elkhart Fire Department will start burning trees and brush on Monday from storms that hit early last week. The department received a special 60 day burn permit from the state to help clear the debris. The burn will take place every day starting Monday...
Federal Sentence for Gun Sale in Michigan City
(South Bend, IN) - A Chicago man has been sentenced on a federal gun charge with ties to Michigan City. In January of last year, 42-year-old Allory Smith of Chicago sold a rifle, a handgun, and ammunition to a buyer in the Michigan City area. According to authorities, Smith referred to the rifle as a “real license to kill” because he believed it had previously been reported stolen. With several prior felony convictions, Smith is prohibited from possessing firearms.
Ross Dress for Less to Open in Valparaiso on July 20th
Valparaiso’s Ross Dress For Less Grand Opening is July 20th, 2024. Since 1982, our focus has been on bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality department and specialty store brands at extraordinary savings (aka bargains) while providing an easy, fun and organized shopping experience. Ross Brags that they...
City of Crown Point celebrates family, community, local businesses at A Taste of Crown Point 2024 event
On the sunny evening of Friday, July 19, the City of Crown Point hosted the first day of its annual Taste of Crown Point event at Bulldog Park. Over 25 Crown Point-based food trucks and restaurants set up stalls to serve up their delicious products for attendees. This year’s installment of A Taste of Crown Point also featured live music, a splash pad, cornhole, and face painting. Crown Point residents and visitors from throughout the Region were in attendance. Mayor of Crown Point Pete Land believes that a Taste of Crown Point event is one of the most significant events the city puts on.
Greg McElroy Compares Top College Football Quarterback To Jayden Daniels
Marcus Freeman grabbed another promising quarterback through the transfer portal for the second straight year, bringing in former Duke Blue Devil Riley Leonard. Leonard committed to Notre Dame following Duke head coach Mike Elko's departure for Texas A&M, which gives the Fighting Irish a dual threat to replace the departed Sam Hartman. In addition to a new quarterback, Freeman also brought Mike Denbrock back to South Bend as offensive coordinator. Denbrock replaces Gerad Parker, who left the program to become head coach at Troy. Denbrock was on Brian Kelly's LSU Tigers coaching staff last season and helped develop quarterback Jayden Daniels into the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. © MANDATORY CREDIT GREG SWIERCZ &sol USA TODAY NETWORK ESPN analyst Greg McElroy said the pairing makes Leonard an exciting addition for Notre Dame, even stating that he sees similarities with fashion that Daniels performed before he played for Denbrock.
Don Quijote To Host Benefit Dinner for Feeding Our Seniors!
Support VNA Meals on Wheels by attending our upcoming benefit dinner hosted by Don Quijote Restaurante. A very special thank you to owners, Carlos and Elena, who are very generously hosting dinner and making it possible for 100% of the funds raised to go directly to seniors in need. Each...
Our Chicago: Tornados Touch Down Across The Chicago Area
The numbers are pretty remarkable: The National Weather Service confirmed, more than two dozen tornadoes touched down across the Chicago area last Sunday and Monday.Five of those were here in the city.The tornadoes brought down trees and damaged buildings. Power lines fell onto I-55, shutting down a portion of the expressway for more than two days. In Cedar Lake, Indiana, a woman was killed when a tree fell onto her home. According to the National Weather Service, there is typically an average of 50 tornadoes across Illinois per year.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSo, what happened...
Studio space available at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 21, 2024) – Union Street Gallery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art gallery, is extending an invitation to apply to join their collaborative of Studio Artists. The application fee is $50, and applications will be juried by the current roster of Studio Artists. Studio Artists agree to...
Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers: EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation Recap
EA Sports College Football 25 predicts the Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers matchup as part of the highly anticipated 2024 season, providing insights into game outcomes and player performances. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel: 24-of-27 passing, 410 yards, 5 TD. Oregon RB Jordan James: 28 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD. Oregon...
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