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COVID cases on the rise locally and nationally
GOSHEN, Ind. (WSBT) — A "summer spike" of COVID cases is now hitting our area. At Goshen Health, a small spike can be reported, but it is also believed some people are not getting tested. As of March 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer...
City of Goshen looks to implement train quiet zone on city's south side
GOSHEN, Ind. (WSBT) — The City of Goshen could soon be a bit quieter as the city is looking to implement railroad quiet zones. The noisy nuisance of train horns can be heard in Goshen, but hopefully for not too much longer. The city is working to lessen the...
‘If you can’t live off that … then it’s time for you to go’: Tempers rise over Lockport, TRPL contract negotiations
LOCKPORT TWP. — In what could be best described as an unproductive discussion that turned at times into an equally-unproductive shouting match between Lockport Township board members and the Three Rivers Public Library director, the township agreed Monday to formally reject the library’s services contract proposal and submit their own proposal to the library’s board.
Maple City Walk set for September 14
The City of Goshen’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the 16th Annual Maple City Walk on Saturday, September 14. Participants have the choice of a marathon, half-marathon, and 10K as they enjoy a beautiful walk or run along the Maple City Greenway and Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Day of...
INDOT to start paving project at Bristol intersection
BRISTOL, Ind. -- Officials with the Town of Bristol announced the Indiana Department of Transportation will work on a paving project at the intersection of S.R. 15 and S.R. 120 from August 21 to 22. Officials say truck traffic is encouraged to avoid the area by using the Ponderosa Drive...
Goshen council urged to find more funding for roads
GOSHEN — More than a quarter of the city’s roads need full reconstruction and the problem will only worsen under current spending levels, council members have learned. Goshen Common Council got some insight into street maintenance needs from city engineers during a special work session. They heard that Goshen would need to more than triple spending to around $7 million a year to keep up with ...
Elkhart residents cool down at ‘Summer Chill Concert’
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - What’s better on a hot night than a “Summer Chill Concert?”. The latest rendition of the free, family-friendly concert series took place on Friday night at NIBCO Water and Ice Park in Elkhart. Children ran around, cooling off in the splash pad while their...
Free Car Show at Congdon Park Saturday, live music and cash prizes
BRISTOL, Ind. -- The Bristol Public Library and Bristol Parks will host a free family-friendly car show at Congdon Park on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers invite community members to come out to showcase their classic cars, grab food from local vendors, and enjoy live blues, classic rock, and oldies performed by local band P.T. and the Cruisers.
Food service, cell phone policy among changes at Sturgis Public Schools
The 2024-25 academic year official begins Aug. 19 at Sturgis Public Schools. Superintendent Art Ebert recently provided an overview of changes, enhancements and programs the district will install in 2024-25. School meals partnership. SPS entered a partnership with Taher to provide school meals. Taher is a family owned business that...
Goshen Library to host a bookmark design contest
GOSHEN, Ind. -- Goshen Library is hosting a bookmark design contest for Hispanic Heritage Month and is calling on members of the Goshen community to participate. Participants are invited to submit artwork designs based on the prompt "What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you?" Two winners will be selected,...
Goshen Parks and Recreation’s Touch a Truck returns to Shanklin Park
The Goshen Parks and Recreation Department’s Touch a Truck event will return to Shanklin Park on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is free for all ages. Goshen’s Touch a Truck event offers children the opportunity to touch, climb, and explore the City’s equipment, trucks, and other vehicles. City departments that will bring vehicles include the Goshen Fire Department, the Goshen Police Department, and the Streets Department. The event will also feature staff representing various City departments, giving the community a chance to meet and talk with them.
Out and About: County Fair, fiber, and local events
The St. Joe County Grange Fair is a little more than a month away. I’ll be volunteering as a Courtesy Cart driver, so if you see me, flag me down and I’ll take you anywhere you want to go on the fairgrounds. The Courtesy Carts are FREE and are appreciated by everyone young and old. We are limited as to where we can go, but we’ll do our best to get you as close as we can to your desired location. We are not permitted in the Midway area, and we are not allowed to accept tips. It’s our pleasure to make your visit to the fair as enjoyable as possible. I’d like to thank those sponsors who make the golf carts available.
9 South Bend-area disc golf courses to try, including new holes in Elkhart
Disc golf is growing in the area, especially in Elkhart County. The city of Elkhart has opened up nine holes of disc golf that you can play in downtown’s Lundquist-Bicentennial Park, 147 N. Elkhart Ave. And another nine holes will be opening soon at neighboring Island Park, linked by a pedestrian bridge over...
Wakarusa Vintage Power Show Happening Aug. 16-17
ELKHART COUNTY — There are fewer things that illustrate the heritage of Elkhart County quite like agriculture. When the earliest settlers arrived nearly 200 years ago, they found stubborn soils that seemed unable to support growth and prosperity. But those pioneers turned to ingenuity for the promise of a new life and livelihood. Now, many generations later, Elkhart County is regarded as a place where farmsteads thrive and flourish.
Water Gauge Returns To Syracuse Water Control Device
SYRACUSE — It was a labor of love for the community that Alan Tehan and his employees at Technical Services, Syracuse, spent three years repairing and redesigning the water level gauge at the Syracuse Water Control Device. That labor can be publicly seen. The water level gauge at the...
Phones in class, religion, reading test among Indiana law changes
It’s back to school time in Michiana, meaning it’s time again for drivers to watch for school bus stop arms and kids crossing streets. For parents and students, there are some new laws affecting the classroom. Mishawaka students had their first day of the school year Wednesday, South...
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