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103.9 The Bear holds annual Stuff-A-Bus fundraiser July 20th
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- 103.9 The Bear is partnering with Martin's Supermarket, July 20, to host their annual Stuff-A-Bus fundraiser to collect essential items and non-perishable food for Center for the Homeless and Faith Mission. This event will take place at two participating Martin's Supermarkets, located at:. 2081 S. Bend...
Elkhart receives permit to burn storm debris
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - The Elkhart Fire Department has received a 60-day burn permit to burn tree limbs and brush from the tornado and severe storms that rolled through the city earlier this week. Burning of storm debris will begin on Monday at 7 a.m. at the City of Elkhart’s...
5th grade boy to run bases for Beacon Children’s Hospital’s ‘Home Run for Life’ program
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A fifth-grade boy from Goshen is set to run the bases at Friday’s South Bend Cubs game as part of their “Home Run for Life” program with Beacon Children’s Hospital. Braxton Miller is a warrior. He is the typical 11-year-old boy who loves to play sports. “Braxton is a very energetic 11-year-old. He loves baseball, basketball, all kinds of sports. He likes Notre Dame, Notre Dame teams,” said Paivi Hiltunen-Miller, Braxton’s mother. Braxton was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia back in October of 2022. “It started in September 2022 when he started getting sick,” Paivi said....
Tip to Cass County Sheriff’s Office leads to arrest of known felon
A tip to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a known felon in possession of several firearms and possibly selling narcotics. The tip stated that the firearms were being held in a travel trailer in Howard Township. With help from Pokagon Tribal Police, a traffic...
Goshen Health Surgery Center Recognized By U.S. News & World Report
GOSHEN — Becker’s ASC Review recently announced U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s best ambulatory surgery centers. Goshen Surgery Center made the list, based on its performance in colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures. “We’re excited to see the physicians in Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology and...
Cass Prosper says Niele Ivey’s coaching has helped prep her for Olympics
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Team Canada announced its 12-person roster for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris earlier this month, and Notre Dame is one of just two schools to have multiple players on the team. One of those players is junior guard Cassandre Prosper, who missed most of...
Elkhart to burn tornado tree debris to save on landfill costs
Perhaps you’ve wondered what the city of Elkhart’s doing with all the trees and branches knocked down by Tuesday’s tornado. City of Elkhart spokeswoman Corinne Straight says as of Thursday morning, the city’s first two days of cleanup filled 39 trucks with tree debris from the southside neighborhood where the tornado hit. Streets and sidewalks are now clear but the city doesn’t yet have a good feel for how much remains in people’s yards.
Boyfriend of Portage mom of 8 arraigned in her murder case
PORTAGE, Mich. — Carlos Watts Jr., 38, has been arraigned in the murder of a Portage mother who went missing in December 2022. According to court documents, his arraignment came on July 15. He was charged with the murder on Jan. 10, 2024. Heather Kelley, 35, is a mother...
MLB Hall of Famer Fred McGriff to make guest appearance at Four Winds Field
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A baseball legend will be making a visit to South Bend next week! Fred “Crime Dog” McGriff will be at Four Winds Field next Friday, July 26, as the Cubs host the Peoria Chiefs. The former Chicago Cub and five-time MLB All-Star will sign autographs on the concourse and throw out a ceremonial first pitch. McGriff began his 19-year MLB career in 1986 with the Toronto Blue Jays. From 1993 through 1997 he flourished with the Atlanta Braves, picking up three-straight All-Star nods from 1994-1996 while also winning the 1995 World Series. After a few...
Big Picture: Notre Dame’s 2025 Receivers Class
Notre Dame's top priority receiver prospect Derek Meadows is slated to announce his college decision tomorrow on the heels of four-star pass-catchers Tanook Hines and Dylan Robinson turning down the Irish for USC (Hines) and Washington (Robinson) this week. The stakes are high. As we await that announcement, Irish Illustrated...
Notebook: I'm At A Wedding, So Enjoy My Best Guesses
So, by the time you're reading this, I will be at a wedding, likely a couple of drinks in, and breaking out dance moves that are heavy on the elbows - like, a shocking amount of elbow action. No, no video will be provided. First off, congratulations to the happy...
Notre Dame Commits Deuce Knight, James Flanigan, and Will Black Top ON3’s ‘Future Freaks’ List
ON3's "Future Freaks" list featured 3 Notre Dame commits, including quarterback Deuce Knight, tight end James Flanigan, and offensive tackle Will Black, who collectively made up 30% of the list. Deuce Knight listed as #28 overall prospect in the country by ON3. James Flanigan ranked as the #92 overall prospect...
SBPD investigating mass gun fire on Cedarwood Wednesday night
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- While little information is known, officers with the South Bend Police Department are reporting that they found approximately 74 casings from discharged bullets in the 51000 block of Cedarwood Wednesday night. "At the Cedarwood scene, there were some vehicles and homes struck, but no injuries," authorities...
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