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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...
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.
Record Turnout for 13th Annual Tour Des Lakes
More than 400 riders took to the trails around Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake for the 13th annual Tour de Lakes. Participants in the longest course also enjoyed views of other lakes, including Webster, Chapman, Tippecanoe and Winona. Regardless of the path chosen, the weather was ideal for a long bike ride with temperatures in the mid-60s at the start of the ride.
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...
Gayle Goshorn, 78
Gayle Susan Goshorn, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, at Kairos Dwelling Home in Kalamazoo. She was born September 3, 1945, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the only child of the late John F. and Betty (Baltzer) Goyne. Gayle resided in Sturgis since 1983 coming from Elkhart,...
Navarre Cabin Roof Replacement by The History Museum
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. --On Jul. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can get hands-on experience installing an oak shake roof, in a two-day workshop at the historic Navarre Cabin at The History Museum in South Bend. Participants get to learn how to remove and properly install new...
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...
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...
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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