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Unsung Heroes: Second Lieutenant Harry J. Michael of Milford
WSBT 22 is giving a salute to our unsung heroes. Tonight, we honor Second Lieutenant Harry J. Michael of Milford. Michael served in the US Army during World War II. He was killed while serving his country in Germany in 1945. Thank you for your service and for giving the...
Regina F. McNeir
Regina Frances McNeir, 98, South Bend, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Acres of Indiana, New Carlisle. She was born Feb. 23, 1926. Both her first husband, Hugh Thompson, and her second husband, Jerry McNeir, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Dani (Rheis) Asbury, Cary (Jan)...
Global tech outage affecting Corewell Health
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Corewell Health officials report many of their computers and systems are currently being affected by a global tech outage. Officials say their teams are assessing the situation and working together to care for their patients. Officials say their hospitals and emergency rooms are open, but some...
Kristi Martin’s love of history
SYRACUSE — Kristi Martin is the newest board member of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum. “I have always been interested and involved in this area where I grew up. All the Native American history here is fascinating as are the families in our community. The lakes are super cool,” said Martin.
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.
Winnebago, Habitat for Humanity Elkhart Partner on New Home
The following is a report from the Elkhart Truth. Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, July 18, for a home at 1114 Middlebury St. in Elkhart, Indiana. Joining future homeowner Dyshiea Woods at the event were the city’s Director of Communications Corinne Straight, Winnebago’s Customer...
Eldora ‘Dorie’ Viola Hutsell
Eldora “Dorie” Viola Hutsell, 91, Syracuse, formerly of Cromwell, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at home. She was born March 11, 1933, to Ernest and Kathryn Keister Michael in Wolf Lake. On July 25, 1953, she married Alan Hutsell in Albion; he died July 9, 1996. A celebration...
Why 2026 OL Chancellor Barclay is Excited to Experience Notre Dame for the First Time
Notre Dame’s offensive line history is well documented and the results speak for themselves at this point. 2026 First Academy (Fla.) offensive lineman Chancellor Barclay was fresh off two big camps where he earned offers from Clemson and Oklahoma when Notre Dame’s Marty Biagi reached out to the 6-foot-3, 300-pounder’s coaching staff.
Fine French Cuisine At Brasserie 23
David Mann and Mitch Jackson from Brasserie 23 joined Rhoni on the set to talk about their elaborate menu, specialty cocktails and new happy hour specials. For more information on this fine French restaurant in Granger, visit brasserie23.com or call 574-318-8000.
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.
Donna M. Holmes
Donna M. Holmes, 84, Wakarusa, formerly of Goshen and Green Valley, Ariz., died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born June 28, 1940. On Sept. 10, 1976, she married Cecil Holmes, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Kathy Jarvis,...
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 ...
David M. Lantz
David Michael Lantz, 72, Ligonier, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Nov. 21, 1951. He is survived by his siblings, Linda Santos, Cynthia Simmons and Steven (Janet) Lantz, all of Goshen, and John (Michelle) Lantz, Ligonier; half-siblings, Brenda (Richard) Donat and Samuel Lantz, both of Topeka; and step-siblings, Sharon Mast, Topeka, and Elmer (Kassie) Mast, Shipshewana.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with Amazon semi-truck identified
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Officials have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash with an Amazon semi-truck on Wednesday night as 29-year-old Tyler Lee Smith of Baroda. The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. on State Road 2 near Chapel Lane just west of South Bend.
59-year-old South Bend woman sentenced to one year for embezzlement
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Indiana announced 59-year-old Robin Hood, of South Bend, has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Hood was also given one year of supervised release and was ordered to pay $549,000 in...
Man arrested after breaking into Tippecanoe Place, found drinking beer and cooking
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Police Department officers responded to a call at Tippecanoe Place on July 6 of a man who had broken into the restaurant and made himself at home, cooking a sandwich and pouring a pitcher of beer. Responding officers spoke with Chef Mark Lofton, who...
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