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Indiana State Fair: Themes, Discounts, and Free Activities
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair is rolling out a lineup of themed days, exclusive discounts, and free activities to spice up this year’s festivities. The fair runs from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 18, with no events on Mondays. Please take note of the following special discounts and themed days at the […] The post Indiana State Fair: Themes, Discounts, and Free Activities appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
South Bend police demonstrate new, non-lethal restraint device
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend Police Department showed off a new tool that’s used to safely restrain people from a distance. The BolaWrap is a non-lethal device that restrains the subject, making it hard for them to run or fight. It’s only been around for three years, but already 900 agencies have BolaWraps across the U.S.
Notre Dame set to reveal Shamrock Series uniforms for 2024 game vs. Army
The point in summer has come where the Notre Dame video team is at it again. With fall practice for football starting up in just over a week, the crew has been busy shooting what has become an annual video reveal for the Shamrock Series game uniforms each fall. They...
Steph Curry brings Underrated Golf Tour to South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Steph Curry, the four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, has brought his Underrated Golf Tour to Warren Golf Course at the University of Notre Dame. Curry launched the Underrated Golf initiative two years ago with the goal of making the game more diverse. It focuses on providing equity, access, and opportunity to young golfers who otherwise might not have the resources to travel to national events during the summer or play at top courses.
University of Notre Dame teaming up with Gary to redevelop city's downtown
Notre Dame is teaming up with Gary in an effort to redevelop and revitalize the city's downtown.The initiative is designed to help businesses grow and residents thrive.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBlight is nearly everywhere you look in downtown Gary.For example, a crumbling, abandoned church sits right next to an apartment building, where many senior citizens live."If you look at that structure, that gives you some context of how beautiful Gary still is, but how beautiful it once was," Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said.And Melton, a native of Gary, said plans are underway to build a...
Berrien County Veterans Service Office offers tire replacement for county vets
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- The Berrien County Veterans Service Office announced it's offering Berrien County veterans who need to replace their vehicle tires an opportunity to do so. You can grab an application are at the Berrien County Veteran Service Office in Niles or St. Joseph. Officials say the application...
Bloomin' Fest 2024 popping up in Niles this weekend
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. --The 2024 Bloomin' Fest is happening Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Blooming Bus Farms, located at 2617 S. 17th St. Niles. There will be music from The Family Ferlic, The Mayflys and others; and an artisan market featuring 15+ vendors U-Pick flower field.
Cell phones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week.With a new school year comes new rules about cell phones in classrooms, a new pilot program for shorter but more frequent state testing, and a new policy on holding back students who can’t read based on third grade reading exams.Read more about these changes and others you’ll...
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Central Indiana will see thunderstorms Wednesday. Damaging winds, hail and flooding possible
The northern half of Central Indiana may see some thunderstorms this afternoon with damaging winds, hail and localized flooding possible, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. A seven-day Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued by NWS Indianapolis, with day one being today and tonight. ...
Indiana Train Hosting Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Train Ride
When I was a kid my favorite board game was Clue so it's no surprise that now as an adult I love a good murder mystery. If there's a book, movie, or board game that has a "whodunnit" angle, I am IN. I've always thought it would be so much fun to attend a murder mystery-themed event, and this one even takes place aboard a real train!
Warsaw Getting Bealls Store This Fall
A new store is coming to the Marketplace at Warsaw shopping center this fall, while a business that was in the building recently closed. In a post on its LinkedIn and Facebook profiles, Sullivan Wickley, a Georgia-based real estate agency who owns the shopping center, said a lease has been signed with bealls for a 24,210-square-foot retail space. The store will go inside the former Carson’s location, next to Gabe’s.
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
South Bend Community School Corp. prepares for changes ahead of 24-25 school year
SOUTH BEND, Ind.-- This year marks a new chapter in the ongoing reconstruction effort at South Bend Community Schools. Less than a month out from the first day of school, SBCSC held its final meeting at the old admin building on MLK Blvd. The move is just one of the...
Westside BBQ and Craft Festival at Unity Gardens
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Unity Gardens will be host to the Westside BBQ and Craft Festival on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers invite you to bring the whole family to this event. The fest will spotlight local chefs and artists, plus you can enjoy live music, the...
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