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Memory of Carson Hughes honored
Congresswoman Houchin Honors the Memory of Carson Hughes with Congressional Art Competition Win. Washington, D.C. (July 3, 2024) – Congresswoman Erin Houchin was deeply honored to host Jason and Mandy Hughes of Osgood, Indiana, parents of the late Carson Hughes, in Washington, D.C. last week. Carson, a Jac-Cen-Del student, was a passionate outdoorsman who channeled his love for nature through the art of photography.
Rain or shine, Fourth of July celebrations thrive
Despite the pouring rain, Hoosiers refused to let it dampen their spirits as they gathered to celebrate freedom and unity across central Indiana. “Last year, all of our faces were sunburned,” said Carmel resident Brandi Lehikoinen. “We were trying to get all the water we could selling from the Boys Scouts and there was nowhere to sit.”
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s journey through Northwest Indiana
Historic walking pilgrimage travels through Northwest Indiana. On July 1 the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a historic walking journey with Jesus in the Eucharist, arrived in Northwest Indiana for a dynamic and diverse five-day excursion through the Diocese of Gary. Father Declan McNicholas, director of missionary discipleship and evangelization for the...
Democratic lieutenant governor challengers say party’s base needs better representation
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two challengers to Terry Goodin’s bid for lieutenant governor on Friday said Democratic voters are tired of business as usual and want real change at the top of the ticket. Indiana Democratic Party delegates will gather on July 13 to decide who will join governor primary winner Jennifer McCormick’s ticket. McCormick has […]
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum celebrates 50 years of honoring classic car history
Staff at the building celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the museum with a Saturday full of festivities. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum celebrates 50 years of honoring classic car history. Staff at the building celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the museum with a Saturday full...
Kids, teens compete in Goshen triathlon
GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - Athletes from ages 5 to18 competed in the Kerry’s Kids 18th Annual Kids’ & Teens’ Triathlon at Shanklin Park in Goshen on Saturday. This event allowed kids to bike, swim, and run for fun prizes as they cross the finish line, including a participation medal and a trophy to the top three winners of each race. The event draws about 230 participants every year, but this year attendance was as high as 250. Copyright 2024 WNDU. All rights reserved.
One arrested after South Bend Police respond to multiple fights Friday night
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Police Department confirms they responded to multiple fights at local bars Friday night. A spokesperson for SBPD says officers first responded to Linden Grill to disperse a fight and large crowds. They were then called to Frank's Place for a similar issue. One...
Latest Notre Dame football commit pulls okey-doke on Michigan
While there were Michigan fans who thought they had a chance at JaDon Blair, Notre Dame football fans who follow Slap The Sign know that he was almost certainly a Fighting Irish commit for a while now. That’s why Blair pulling an okey-doke when he announced his commitment was that...
Vintage vehicles admired at ‘Great Goshen Car Show’
GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - July First Fridays once again brought a classic car show to the streets of Goshen. Hundreds of people walked up and down Main Street to admire dozens of cars, from vintage buggies from the 1930s to Dodge Chargers of various colors, at the annual “Great Goshen Car Show.”
Large amount of drugs found after traffic stop, chase in Marion
MARION, Ind. – An early morning traffic stop in Marion led to a chase and ended with a large amount of drugs off the street. On July 6, just after 2:30am, Marion police officers tried to stop a car on South Washington Street. Officers said the car initially pulled off to the side of the […]
TinCaps welcome Parks and Recreation actor Jim O'Heir for TV Sitcom Night
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Parkview Field played host to a TV actor whose most-notable character is known for his contributions to the Hoosier State. Jim O'Heir threw out the first pitch as part of Parkview Field's TV Sitcom Night. O'Heir is most famous for his role as Jerry Gergich...
A Roanoke couple raises donations to keep local firework show alive
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Roanoke fireworks show organizers ask for donations from the community to keep the fireworks show. The town puts on an annual fireworks show every 4th of July weekend, but in recent years the town decided to cut the budget. Jasmin and Brandon Taylor have organized...
Horse-drawn carriages, live music, and Night Market celebrating patriotism
AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) – Downtown Auburn hosted its Patriotic Night First Friday event Friday evening. The celebration included family-friendly games, shopping, music and more. The Auburn Community band played patriotic songs at the James Cultural Plaza. There were horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown. The monthly Night Market was patriotic-themed and vendors lined up on Main Street to feature baked goods, handmade items, and more.
Rain only dampens Decatur’s Fourth festivities
Intermittent showers didn’t keep Decatur and area residents from their annual Fourth of July celebration Thursday. They flocked to Riverside Center in their red, white and blue; they launched their own fireworks here, there and everywhere; and they set up their lawn chairs and gathered in bunches in yards and parking lots all across the city, just as though it had been a dry day and night.
Hundreds of Catholics process through South Bend, following National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
SOUTH BEND, Ind.-- One of the four routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passed through Michiana Friday on its way to Indianapolis in a historic religious event. Hundreds of Catholics followed a procession through South Bend that ended at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame.
Massive business fire under investigation, steakhouse closes and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – The cause of a massive fire at a Bay County business remains under investigation. Meanwhile, a steakhouse in Bangor Township closed its doors. These headlines and more are below in this recap of stories and headlines readers may have missed during the week of June 30.
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