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Fourth of July parades and patriotism
NAPPANEE & NORTH LIBERTY, Ind.-- The Fourth of July is a day to close down Main Streets across small-town America and come together to celebrate community and country. Parades throughout Michiana honored first responders and veterans like Donnie Gaut. "I went in the army in July of '69," he said.
Construction underway for inn at Potato Creek
Campers and visitors at Potato Creek State Park near North Liberty are anxiously awaiting the first Inn built at an Indiana State Park since 1939. Construction has finally begun after decades of off and on talks and planning. The Inn is a $100 million project, and will offer spectacular views....
Thousands celebrate Independence Day at Newton Park
LAKEVILLE, Ind. -- Among the freedom festivities this 4th of July, was Newton Park in Lakeville, welcoming thousands to celebrate the holiday. Gates opened at 6 p.m., and were followed by food trucks, inflatables, and fun for the whole family. A concert kicked off at 8 p.m. with music from...
St. Joe County seeks applicants to fill 6 spots on community corrections advisory board
The St. Joseph County Community Corrections Advisory Board has six open positions, and county officials are seeking applications for them by July 16. The advisory board, with more than 20 members when full, develops and oversees alternatives to incarceration that both hold people accountable for crimes and also prepare them to be productive members of society.
"Light Up the Lake" Fireworks Tonight
(La Porte, IN) - Residents around Pine Lake are planning to send this year’s 4th of July holiday out with a bang. There’s one more fireworks show going on tonight. It’s being put on by the La Porte Lake Association. Lake resident Steve Zawada, who came up...
City seeks grant for work to raze former Dodge Foundry for future street, housing
MISHAWAKA — A project to turn the former Dodge/RMG Foundry site at 500 S. Union St. into a neighborhood with a 6th-7th Street connector is moving forward with a grant request to begin the transformation. The city is seeking a $2.25 million Lily-LEI-READI II grant to help pay for 20% of the $11...
40 percent of local students choosing not to attend South Bend Schools
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Indiana's school choice program has a big financial impact on South Bend Schools. Of the more than 23,000 students living in the City of South Bend, 40 percent do not attend the school corporation, which means the district gets less money. Soon-to-be high school senior Diamond...
Plymouth Teams Up with Urban Air for Sensory-Friendly Event Series 'Universal Air'
The City of Plymouth has announced a new collaboration with Urban Air Adventure Park, aiming to serve individuals with disabilities and sensory sensitivities through a specially designed event called Universal Air. This sensory-friendly play day is set to unfold over two Sundays, July 21 and August 18 from 8-10 a.m. at the Urban Air location at 3580 Holly Lane N., as reported by the city's news release.
St. Joseph County 4-H Fair animal exhibits show how hard work pays off
SOUTH BEND — A few hours before the Wednesday night contests, the stables at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds are busy with teenagers brushing their horses. Savannah Metoyer tends to Nala, whose mane she has braided neatly with blue rubber bands. Horse and owner look perfectly in sync.
Arts and flea market at LangLab Sunday
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- LangLab in South Bend is hosting the July edition of their Universal Arts and Flea Market on Sunday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. LangLab is a performance and event venue as well as a café and bar. Organizers say this is a...
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