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Scrabble Players Championship comes to South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The 2024 Scrabble Players Championship kicks off Saturday in South Bend. The tournament showcases the skill, strategy and vocabularies of top Scrabble players across North America as they compete for championship titles. You can watch the word frenzy starting at 9 a.m. at the...
Dan Culberson, 73
Dan Culberson, age 73, of Colon, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2024, at his home. He was born August 20, 1950, in Wiborg, Kentucky, son of the late Donald and Austene (Shelton) Culberson. Dan resided in Colon since 1970, coming from Albion, Michigan. On October 14, 1989, he...
Pucks for Autism faces Detroit Red Wings alumni in charity game at Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame’s Compton Family Ice Arena played host on Saturday night to a hockey match between the Pucks for Autism team and alumni of the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. This event is part Pucks for Autism charity games, in which the organization travels to various hockey arenas across the country to promote autism acceptance during the 2024-25 NHL season. “Pucks for Autism is a 501(c)(3) charity that my husband and I started in honor of our son, Henry,” explained Eva Pheiffer. “From that, we have grown exponentially from being just a small tournament...
Sturgis home burglarized after fire
"If you can imagine taking your entire life that you've acquired over decades, and throwing it all in a dumpster in a matter of hours, that's what it feels like," Samantha Moody said. It was late in the afternoon when Samantha Moody and members of her family received a call...
Notre Dame Baseball Standouts: Jack Penny and Jack Findlay Pursue MLB Dreams
A pair of Notre Dame Fighting Irish stars are set to pursue their MLB dreams after being selected in the recent draft. Infielder Jack Penny was picked in the 5th round by the Detroit Tigers, known for his impressive .269/.406/.492 slash line this past season. Pitcher Jack Findlay, drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 8th round, faced setbacks due to Tommy John surgery but is anticipated to make a strong comeback next season. Both athletes are poised to showcase their talents in the Big Leagues.
Syracuse Public Library — Charcuterie Board Bidding
SYRACUSE — Swing by the Syracuse Public Library to place your bids in the library’s ongoing charcuterie board silent auction. The auction features charcuterie boards designed by local artists using different mediums. The charcuterie boards will briefly travel to North Webster Community Public Library for a Coffee with...
James Pierce, 76
James Foster Pierce, age 76, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 11, 1948 in Three Rivers, the son of Arthur and Neva (Craw) Pierce, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1966.
7 Things People Love About Decatur, Michigan
From delicious ice cream and burgers to historical figures here are 7 fun facts that people love about the small village of Decatur according to your Facebook comments. 7. "Decatur was once the celery capital of the United States" ~Judy Spradlin. Judy is correct, the nutrient-rich swampland that Decatur sits...
Gold standard: Notre Dame football adds shiny sleeve patches to 2024 home jerseys
SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame football won’t be wearing its heart on its sleeve this season, but it still came up with an eye-catching addition. In revealing the 2024 home football jerseys on ESPN’s “First Take” on Friday morning, the Irish rolled out arm sleeve patches of the interlocking “ND” logo in gold. The metallic hue matches the iconic gold helmet and the logo trim is blue.
South Bend man sentenced on weapons charge
A South Bend man was sentenced on a weapons charge on Monday in connection with a January incident. The incident happened on January 5 when a car was stopped by police in Bertrand Township. 47-year-old Jason Miltroka was a passenger in the car, according to statements, and he had been...
Beloved South Bend police officer retires
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A “thank you for your service” is well deserved for this one!. After more than 20 years with the South Bend Police Department, Officer Anthony Pearson is retiring. Officer Pearson has been instrumental in the Police Athletic League (PAL), a program that helps...
Mishawaka man charged with shooting repo man towing his brother's Jeep
A Mishawaka man faces felony charges accusing him of firing numerous gunshots at the occupants of a tow truck repossessing a truck registered to the man's brother. Colten Gilmartin, 35, is accused of running out of a house on West Colfax Avenue, just to the north of John Young Middle School, and shooting at a repo man and woman driving away with his brother's Jeep Wrangler in tow.
Elkhart County 4-H Fair gets underway
GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - Indiana’s largest county fair is also one of the largest in the nation, and it opened on Friday in Goshen!. Opening day is $5 First Friday with $5 admission, and $5 food specials. And here’s a little secret: admission is free on Sunday. Like...
100th edition of Greater South Bend Men's Metro Golf tournament: Here are weekend tee times
SOUTH BEND — When the 100th Greater South Bend Men’s Metro Golf Tournament begins Saturday morning at Elbel Park Golf Course, it will be without its defending champion. Michigan State left-handed senior golfer Satchel Pierce, who was born in Elkhart, raised in Union, Mich., and played his high school golf at Edwardsburg, notified tournament officials late this week that he would not be able to defend. Pierce, who finished third in the Kent County Amateur in Wyoming, Mich.,...
Eight firefighters sworn-in by the South Bend Fire Department
There are now 8 new firefighters ready to respond to emergencies in South Bend. The recruits graduated this morning after 22 weeks of Fire and EMS education. The Assistant Chief says they've been in a hiring "lull" for a long time and they're excited to see more people interested in the career.
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