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WVPE is a media sponsor for the River Bend Film Festival
WVPE is a media sponsor for the twenty-first annual River Bend Film Festival, August 30th and 31st in Goshen. This year’s festival celebrates independent film making and includes guests and filmmakers from around the world, diverse perspectives, and cultural exchanges. Over 60 films will be screened, with mixers, screenwriter awards, and a wrap party at Goshen Brewing Company. Details and ticket information about River Bend Film Festival is available at RiverBendFilmFest.com.
South Bend Farmer's Market celebrates 100 year anniversary
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The South Bend Farmer's Market will celebrate 100 years of success on Saturday. Since 1924, the market has been offering the community fresh produce, dairy products, baked goods, artwork and homemade items. From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the community is invited to join...
Summer fun for Elkhart's Becker
Elkhart High School student Trevor Becker went on a road trip recently to Greensboro, North Carolina. What happened at the end of last year motivated Becker to make that trip. “I wanted to have another experience outside of track,” said Becker, who will be a sophomore next year for the Lions. “I wasn’t happy with the results I had during track season. I figured I would go somewhere (this ...
Sharon E. Stolz
Sharon E. Stolz, 77, Elkhart, died 12:04 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at her home. She was born December 22, 1946, in Goshen. On June 13, 1987, in Elkhart, she married George S. Stolz, and he preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Sheri (John) Owen, Elkhart and Fawn Maxwell,...
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...
Eldora V. ‘Dorie’ Hutsell
Eldora “Dorie” Viola Hutsell, 91, of Syracuse, formerly of Cromwell, passed away Friday morning, July 19, 2024, at home. She was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn (Keister) Michael, in Wolf Lake. On July 25, 1953, she married Alan Hutsell in Albion. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1996.
Area Police Reports
Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident:. 6:18 p.m. Friday, July 19, 100 block East Canal Street, Warsaw. Marvallene Lapp reported a lost handbag/wallet. Milford. Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident:. 1:11 p.m. Friday, July 19, 200 block South West Street, Milford. Brandon...
Glenda Gautsche Hurst
Glenda Gautsche Hurst, 83, Goshen, died peacefully at her home in Greencroft, Goshen on Wednesday, July 10. She was born on July 1, 1941. She married Gerald R. “Tony” Hurst on July 11, 1987. He preceded her in death. She is also survived by stepchildren Michael Hurst (Tawnya),...
Local Podiatrist Inspired to Write Children's Book
Jason Grove, a Podiatrist at Trinity Health and father of seven, is the author of the children's book Monster's Mustard. Grove says he had always wanted to write a book and after encouragement from his wife and kids, he decided to go for it. Monster's Mustard is about the challenges...
Green Thumb: Japanese Maple Trees
July is wrapping up to a close very soon but it's still perfect time for those trees and plants of yours to thrive this season! Greg from Ginger Valley shows off the Japanese Maple Trees that are grown at Ginger Valley!. Green Thumb on WSBT22 is sponsored by Ginger Valley...
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...
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...
Richard “Dean” Kauffman
Richard “Dean” Kauffman, 91, Goshen, died Monday, July 15, at Waterford Crossing Health Campus. He was born September 19, 1932 in Topeka. He is survived by two sisters, ClaraMae (Don) Gingerich of Kouts and J. Arlene (Dennis) Schrock of Florida; a brother, Kenneth D. (Carole) Kauffman of Marion; his daughters Jennifer (Jeff) Longenbaugh of Middlebury, and Cynthia Kauffman of Chandler, Arizona; one granddaughter; and one great grandson.
Auditions set for 'Columbo' origin play
BRISTOL — Elkhart Civic Theatre has announced it will hold auditions for its production of the “Columbo” origin play “Prescription: Murder.” Auditions will be 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31, at the Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St., Bristol. Performances will be held Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 22 at the Bristol Opera House. Auditions will consist of readings from the ...
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...
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