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Headlines in History 1947: Holes in county roads are a peril to motorists and cyclists
What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea. July 21, 1906: “An effort is being made to try and secure the Five Flying Moores as a special free attraction for Springbrook park. These clever people do the most daring act now before the public and should prove a great drawing card.” — The South Bend Tribune.
What's Cooking: Community meals this week
• Thursday Burger Night, 4 to 8 p.m. July 25, Galien American Legion Post 344, 402 N. Cleveland Ave., Galien. Burgers, hot dog, shrimp, chicken strips, or sloppy joe baskets. Cost: $9 to $5. Baskets include fries and slaw. Menu may vary except for the hamburgers. Enjoy a Car Cruise with your burger each Thursday until Oct. 3, free entry, all car enthusiasts welcome!
A calm couple of days to start this week
Very light and patchy fog will develop for some this morning as our dewpoints begin to slowly climb through today. Sunny and seasonable weather awaits this afternoon with slightly muggy conditions lasting into tomorrow. A slight daily rain chance is possible in the afternoon/evening hours today and Tuesday as well, but any wet weather will be scattered. Lows fall into the bottom of the 60s tonight only for high temperatures tomorrow to return back to the low to mid 80s. Our next best chance for rain will be late Tuesday night into all of Wednesday as a cold front moves through the region, bringing showers and non-severe thunderstorms that will cool us down and lower humidity Thursday and Friday.
Despite pervasive perception, South Bend still less violent than 2023, city officials say
SOUTH BEND — After a June everyone perceived as violent, South Bend officials were as surprised by the actual statistics as anyone else. Mayor James Muller, along with South Bend Police Operations Division Chief Dan Skibins, the department's detective bureau's Lt. Kayla Miller and Chief of Police Scott Ruszkowski, spoke about the city's most serious crimes in their Quarter 2 Public Safety Update on July 18 as Ruszkowski differentiated that "feels like" and "fact" are two very different things.
2024 Niles Burn Run Weekend, 50-mile motorcycle ride, registration open
NILES, Mich. -- Registration is currently still open for the Niles Burn Run Weekend, which kicks off Friday, at 7 p.m. with a concert at Riverfront Park. You can register for the run, here, which will be held on Sunday. Registration at the event will be open from 8 to 11 a.m., and organizers say kickstands go up at noon.
Everything is coming together once again for this Chicago Cubs prospect
SOUTH BEND — Ed Howard feels healthy again. His field on the play backs that up. The South Bend Cubs infielder missed more than a year due to a hip injury, affecting both his 2022 and 2023 seasons. He’s returned to full strength in 2024, though, and is finding his stride at the right time for the Chicago Cubs’ High-A affiliate.
Portion of LaSalle Ave.in Mishawaka closed for sewer installations
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - A new road closure in Mishawaka may impact your commute. W. LaSalle Avenue is now closed to all traffic between Main Street and Elizabeth Street so crews can work on sewer installations. The closure is expected to last until Aug. 9. To view an interactive map...
Why Bergen Catholic four-star CB target Jordan Thomas remains invested in Notre Dame football
2026 CB Jordan Thomas has been interested in Notre Dame for several years. He explains why in an interview with Blue & Gold. The post Why Bergen Catholic four-star CB target Jordan Thomas remains invested in Notre Dame football appeared first on On3.
South Bend history enthusiast has his second and third book out and another in the works
SOUTH BEND — In 2022, Aaron Helman was promoting his book “An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County” when he heard comments about things he had missed. “I heard about Playland Park and the Huckleberry Queen.” Time and time again, a reader at an event would mention another oddity from local history. He...
Making a Difference: Calleros does taxes, sells insurance and plans for more at 18
SOUTH BEND — Business owner. Mentor. Insurance salesman. Real estate broker. When an 18-year-old man tells about his current plans to start a church, become a financial planner and start college, he is someone you may want to get to know. Ezequias Calleros is a tall, engaging presence as...
Navarre Cabin Roof Replacement by The History Museum
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. --On Jul. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can get hands-on experience installing an oak shake roof, in a two-day workshop at the historic Navarre Cabin at The History Museum in South Bend. Participants get to learn how to remove and properly install new...
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