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South Bend man found guilty in 2021 shooting death
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A South Bend man has been found guilty for his role in an October 2021 death. According to the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's office, 19-year-old Quadir Quiroz was found guilty for the October 13, 2021 shooting death of Ashanti Hines, 19, of South Bend.
School security called into question after 5 year old walks out of school unnoticed
"Why are you home from school?" That was Megan Link's first thought when her daughter walked into her home at 11 in the morning when she was supposed to be at Beiger Elementary School. Link's daughter left the playground during recess, walking out of the gate and down the road...
Shot three times and written off, Andrew Rodgers is now taking boxing seriously
Andrew Rodgers’ record might suggest he’s a gatekeeper, but his story reveals a fighter far more formidable – both in and out of the ring. Hailing from the tough streets of Elkhart, Indiana, Rodgers has been shot three times, some incidents overlapping with his professional boxing career. One bullet remains lodged in his buttocks, a permanent reminder of the violence he’s survived.
KFC in Michigan City Among the Sites Closed
(Michigan City, IN) - KFC has closed several locations in this part of the state, including the one in Michigan City. The KFC restaurants closing today were also in Valparaiso, Portage, Hobart and Gary. They were reportedly owned by a financially troubled Texas-based company, which also closed the doors recently...
Bishop Noll Unveils New Athletic Stadium, Ushering in a New Era
Bishop Noll Institute marked a new chapter in its 104th school year, with the blessing and ribbon cutting of its long-awaited athletic stadium. The historic events kicked off the school year on a high note, signifying the culmination of years of planning and community support. On Aug. 15, the school...
Celebrating Public Art in Valparaiso with Mural Week
One thing that thriving communities often have in common is support for the arts. Studies have shown that public art provides numerous benefits to communities - from economics to tourism to inclusion. Valparaiso is one community that has made efforts to expand on public art efforts in recent years via...
Friends and family celebrate the life of beloved Crown Point resident Tim Grzych at memorial golf outing
On the clear and breezy afternoon of Friday, August 23, City of Crown Point hosted its annual Tim Grzych Memorial Golf Outing at The White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point. This event is held to commemorate the late Tim Grzych, a beloved coach, business owner, and Crown Point Board of Works member. Tim Grzych’s friends, family, and other well-wishers came from all over the Region to help honor his memory. Volunteers, some of whom had known Tim Grzych for many years, took off work to help run the event.
The 30th Door Village Harvest Festival
The 30th Door Village Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:00 to 4:00 P.M. and Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Scipio Township Park, 3501 W. Joliet Road, in historic Door Village. There is No Admission charge to attend the festival, however Parking is $3.00 per vehicle and any Donations will be greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the festival will go to benefit the Scipio Township Park. Saturday morning will have a patriotic opening ceremony at 8:30 and the annual Pancake & French Toast Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 A.M. which is Free to all Veterans compliments of Mayor Tom Dermody. Both Saturday and Sunday a variety of foods will also be available from local vendors at the Food Court as well as the delicious homemade baked goods from the popular Country Bake Shop. There will also be old-fashioned Ham and Beans as well as Chicken and Noodles on Sunday from 11:00 until it’s gone.
Community Hospital celebrates milestone in AFib treatment
Building on its reputation for cardiovascular care excellence, Powers Health marked a milestone achievement in treating patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. On Aug. 16, a team in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Community Hospital in Munster successfully completed the hospital’s 500th WATCHMAN implant. People who have been diagnosed with...
Tribune seeks information about craft shows, bazaars for annual holiday events list
SOUTH BEND — Craft shows, church bazaars and cookie walks are being readied for the holiday season. The Tribune will publish a list of such nonprofit events on Oct. 13. Deadline for entry is noon Friday, Oct. 4. ...
Wolves girls golf drops pair in DAC opener at Municipal
The Michigan City girls golf team improved its team score from earlier in the week but came up on the short end of both legs of a Duneland Conference opening triangular at Municipal South falling to Crown Point 179-231 and Portage 212-231. Senior Natalie White paced the Wolves with a...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Colder, Drier Winter for Michigan
While some forecasters are predicting a snowier winter than Michigan has seen in years, the Old Farmer's Almanac isn't so convinced. The venerable publication has released its regional projections for the winter of 2024-25, and it's calling for below average snowfall for the Lower Great Lakes region. That's not to...
Week 1 Evansville-area high school football scores, schedule and streaming links
EVANSVILLE — Another season of high school football in Southwestern Indiana is upon us. Below are scores from Friday's Week 1 games around the Evansville area, plus links to online radio broadcasts and video streams where applicable. (If a stream is missing, please contact clindskog@gannett.com) ...
Legendary Sheridan coach misses first game of his 62-year career
INDIANAPOLIS — Larry "Bud" Wright is the winningest high school football coach in Indiana history. In more than 60 years on the sideline, he never missed a game — until Friday night. The Sheridan Blackhawks opened the season at their newly renovated stadium against Western Boone. But just...
Starke County Community Foundation in Midst of Gift VIII
Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) is on its way to a $750,000 match in funding from the Lilly Endowment. The Foundation is participating in Lilly’s GIFT VIII. So far, more than $57,000 has been raised locally in the 2-1 matching program. Lilly Endowment will provide $750,000 if the community foundation raises $375,000 for community funds by the end of 2025. Community Funds generate flexible grant dollars, allowing the Foundation’s grant committee to assess the greatest local needs to help address. Local non-profits and charitable groups can apply for this funding all year round and the committee considers applications on a quarterly basis.
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