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Mishawaka council OKs gas station despite mayor's opposition
The Mishawaka Common Council has given the green light for a Casey’s gas station on the city’s growing northern edge, despite opposition from Mayor Dave Wood. At its meeting Monday, the council voted 6-3 to grant a rezoning request from Casey’s Convenience Store and Gas Station, to build a new location at the northeast corner of Fir and Douglas roads. Republican Mayor Dave Wood opposed the project, saying it’s too close to the city’s wellfield north of Douglas.
Franciscan Health opens new orthopedic surgery office
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health has opened a new orthopedic surgeon's office in La Porte, Ind. The Franciscan Physician Network orthopedic surgeon's office will be housed alongside a Franciscan WorkingWell location and a HEALTHeACCESS office. Orthopedic surgeon Thomas Magill, MD, will serve patients at the new location. Dr. Magill specializes in...
Kids Night at Ironworks Plaza
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department and the Mishawaka Public House are hosting Kids Night on Tuesday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Ironworks Plaza. Organizers say there will be peddle carts, yard games, an Imagination Playground, music, and Kona Ice available for purchase. The...
Zoning change to allow Casey’s General Store for Douglas, Fir Roads
The Mishawaka City Council has voted in favor of rezoning land at the southeast corner of Fir and Douglas Roads to allow a Casey’s convenience store and gasoline station. Real Estate Attorney Stephen Studer says as the area becomes more busy, another convenience store would be needed. Critics of...
Ronald McDonald House seeks pop tab donations for 2nd Annual Pop Tab Palooza
MISHAWAKA — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana asks the public to donate pop tabs to its 2nd Annual Pop Tab Palooza drive-thru event. In partnership with United Federal Credit Union, the event will raise money and awareness for RMHC Michiana's mission: "to serve families of ill or injured children" by providing them with meals, accommodations and other services.
Kids invited to explore Mishawaka's history through storytelling
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The Mishawaka Parks and Rec Department, in collaboration with the Mishawaka History Museum, will host a history program called Time Travel Adventure: Exploring Mishawaka's History Through Storytelling. The walking tour is aimed at young history buffs, ages six to 12, and their accompanying adults. The free program...
Council votes to allow Casey's gas station within safety zone of city's new water wellfield
MISHAWAKA — The Common Council approved a rezoning Monday night that will allow a second convenience store-gas station at Fir and Douglas roads within the safe zone the city has established to limit the potential for contamination near its new water wellfield. Developers won approval for a Casey's convenience store and gas station...
Bridge to close until December in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Mishawka city officials announced the Cedar Street Bridge over the St. Joseph River will close on Monday, July 8, at 9 a.m., and reopen December 1. Officials add this is for the first phase of scheduled maintenance and construction of the riverwalk expansion, which is vital for connecting the north and south side of the riverwalk.
GreatNews.Life brings positive impact news network to Michiana with launch of Michiana.Life
GreatNews.Life (GNL) is Northwest Indiana’s #1 all-positive digital news network. When you need to know about all the great things happening in your community, GNL is there to provide you with articles, videos, photo galleries, and podcasts that capture all of your favorite moments. Over the last 15 years,...
'You feel a little like Superman': County fair rides go airborne, among other thrills
SOUTH BEND — “You feel a little like Superman on it,” Griffin Long, 13, said as he stepped off the Cliff Hanger ride Saturday at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair. For the ride, participants lie flat on their stomachs with their arms stretched forward. They are strapped into seats with gliders hanging over them. All the hang gliders are connected to a central beam and move through the air, so the ride is a bit like a carousel, but instead of sitting upright clutching a pole for security, riders can’t grab onto anything for support.
4 Irish football players named Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re getting closer to the start of fall camp for Notre Dame football, and that means preseason awards are being announced. Four Notre Dame players made the Walter Camp Foundation’s Preseason All-America teams. Senior defensive back Xavier Watts and senior defensive tackle Howard...
Students observe atmospheric conditions through weather balloon launch
Students had the opportunity to learn more about our skies on Tuesday with a balloon launch. Students from both Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) and several area high schools participated in the experiment from start to finish. The purpose was to collect real world data from the atmosphere and figure...
South Bend firefighters called for hazardous material response
Just before 11 o'clock this morning, South Bend firefighters were called to a home in the 700 block of South Bendix Drive to assist police. The call gradually escalated into a hazardous materials response, with the city's haz mat team called in. Fire officials on scene were unable to provide...
South Bend Fire Dept. responds to fires at vacant Little League partk
Police are investigating after two fires happened at Matthy’s Little League park within two days. The park, which has been empty for a while, raised concerns about what might have caused these fires to break out so. On Friday around 7:30 p.m., the South Bend Fire Department responded to...
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