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Thousands celebrate Independence Day at Newton Park
LAKEVILLE, Ind. -- Among the freedom festivities this 4th of July, was Newton Park in Lakeville, welcoming thousands to celebrate the holiday. Gates opened at 6 p.m., and were followed by food trucks, inflatables, and fun for the whole family. A concert kicked off at 8 p.m. with music from...
Plymouth Teams Up with Urban Air for Sensory-Friendly Event Series 'Universal Air'
The City of Plymouth has announced a new collaboration with Urban Air Adventure Park, aiming to serve individuals with disabilities and sensory sensitivities through a specially designed event called Universal Air. This sensory-friendly play day is set to unfold over two Sundays, July 21 and August 18 from 8-10 a.m. at the Urban Air location at 3580 Holly Lane N., as reported by the city's news release.
First look inside the $38 million Mishawaka Fieldhouse opening soon
The $38 million Mishawaka Fieldhouse is nearly complete, with the doors opening around Labor Day. The project broke ground nearly a year ago in June of 2023 and will be considered a national destination for youth sporting events. WSBT had an exclusive first look at the facility as construction nears...
City seeks grant for work to raze former Dodge Foundry for future street, housing
MISHAWAKA — A project to turn the former Dodge/RMG Foundry site at 500 S. Union St. into a neighborhood with a 6th-7th Street connector is moving forward with a grant request to begin the transformation. The city is seeking a $2.25 million Lily-LEI-READI II grant to help pay for 20% of the $11...
Fourth of July parades and patriotism
NAPPANEE & NORTH LIBERTY, Ind.-- The Fourth of July is a day to close down Main Streets across small-town America and come together to celebrate community and country. Parades throughout Michiana honored first responders and veterans like Donnie Gaut. "I went in the army in July of '69," he said.
South Bend initiative to build 120 new homes on city's west side
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The city of South Bend is partnering with a couple of community development corporations to build more than 120 new single family homes. The houses would be built in the southeast neighborhood and the Lincoln Park neighborhood on the city's west side. City officials...
Construction underway for inn at Potato Creek
Campers and visitors at Potato Creek State Park near North Liberty are anxiously awaiting the first Inn built at an Indiana State Park since 1939. Construction has finally begun after decades of off and on talks and planning. The Inn is a $100 million project, and will offer spectacular views....
40 percent of local students choosing not to attend South Bend Schools
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Indiana's school choice program has a big financial impact on South Bend Schools. Of the more than 23,000 students living in the City of South Bend, 40 percent do not attend the school corporation, which means the district gets less money. Soon-to-be high school senior Diamond...
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