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Buchanan one step closer to receiving 'Michigan Main Street' status, pending contract negotiations
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- A Buchanan nonprofit is hoping to quite literally put the city on the map. The nonprofit Live Buchanan has been working for the last year and a half to achieve 'Michigan Main Street status', joining the network of 22 Mitten state cities to earn that designation and receive support to revitalize their downtowns.
Hoffman Hotel Apartment residents raising stink about major trash problems
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Residents at a downtown South Bend apartment complex have been dealing with several issues and they are fed up. Residents at Hoffman Hotel Apartments say the building is a- disaster. Residents say they are frustrated. The building is dirty, there have been problems with...
Cass County Fair open for summer 2024
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. (WNDU) - Fair season is in full swing, and this week it’s Cass County’s turn!. The fair officially opened over the weekend, and it runs until Aug. 3. Doors open at 8 a.m. every day and close at 10 p.m. General admission is $7 for adults,...
Birdsell Mansion restoration begins amid neighborhood skeptics
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- “I hate looking at it every day I drive by it for work,” says one anonymous and frustrated local employee in Near West Side South Bend. The Birdsell Mansion on W Colfax Ave. & N William St has been standing since 1898. Maintaining the...
State funding on the way to West Michigan counties after FEMA denial
PORTAGE, Mich. — Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, denied federal aid for southwest Michigan communities affected by the May 7 tornadoes. Portage residents were disappointed to find out FEMA denied aid to the area. “There’s a lot of people here in this neighborhood and throughout...
5K & Fun Fest takes place in Berrien Springs
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. -- In Berrien Springs today, over 200 runners of all ages participated in a 5K and Fun Fest. It all began with the 5K taking runners through the heart of Berrien Springs, which was then followed by family fun with food trucks, inflatables, and games awaiting them at Sylvester Stadium.
South Bend launches "Build the Budget 2025" seeking public input
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- On Monday, the City of South Bend announced, "Build the Budget 2025," the fourth year of the program that is geared towards engaging residents and encouraging them to voice their opinions and priorities for the 2025 budget season. “Participating in the annual budget planning process is...
There are Just 5 Rural Southern Michigan Counites Without an Interstate Highway
Southern Michigan is the most populated region of the state, so it's no surprise that the most interstate highways crisscross this portion of the state. Interstates 94 and 96 run west to east and I-69 and I-75 are north-south (until I-69 hits Lansing and changes orientation). Add in I-196 up the lakeshore and you will find nearly all counties in the southern portion of the state have interstate highways.
Former South Bend Mayor Buttigieg touring Midwest this week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg will make stops in Michigan and Indiana to highlight how infrastructure investments are strengthening rural communities, revitalizing domestic manufacturing, and supporting our national economy. Buttigieg will start his trip with stops in Wisconsin and...
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library to host storytime with local professional basketball player on August 2
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (MPHPL) has announced that they will be hosting Devin Cannady, a local professional basketball player at the downtown Mishawaka Library. Cannady is from Mishawaka and has played in the NBA for the Orlando Magic and currently plays in the G League for the...
South Bend Schools holds parent meetings addressing school concerns
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The start of a new school year can be a hassle for parents and students, but South Bend School officials want to make sure they have a smooth transition. Community meetings are being held to address questions and concerns and school officials want parents...
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