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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...
Find out what to expect during this weekend's Covered Bridge Days
CENTREVILLE – An ice cream-eating contest, donut-on-a-string eating contest Lawn Twister and more traditional activities await festival-goers at this weekend’s Centreville Covered Bridge Days. Here's what co-organizer Dawn Quinn had to say about the 52nd Covered Bridge Days that starts Friday. There are some new events this year....
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Adjustments made for Chain of Lakes Poker Run due to high lake levels
ARCHER LAKE, MI (WTVB) – The high water on local lakes following the recent heavy rainfalls has caused organizers of the annual Chain of Lakes Poker Run to make some adjustments. One of the organizers is Angie DeMercurio and she says you don’t need a boat to take part....
Some still making the case for Notre Dame Fighting Irish to join the Big Ten
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are dedicated to being officially independent. While there are sports affiliated with conferences, like the basketball and baseball teams in the ACC and the hockey team in the Big Ten, Notre Dame football stands proudly alone. However, there are still those who believe the Irish...
Plant Pride with Botany Ben
Ben Futa of South Bend's The Botany Shop came by the studio on Wednesday with Rhoni to share information on the shop's 3rd year celebrations & how to have Plant Pride. To find out more about the event, head on over to their Facebook, and if you're in the area, visit The Botany Shop to find your plant match.
Notre Dame football elevates Zaire Turner to director of player personnel
On Tuesday afternoon, a report by John Brice of FootballScoop outlined some changes inside the recruiting offices for Notre Dame football. The Irish will elevate Zaire Turner to director of player personnel, after she was hired away from Virginia Tech a few seasons ago. He mentioned that along with Callie Cameron, Notre Dame as “the first-ever female directors of player personnel in collegiate football.” Brice also goes on to mention two more moves. The Irish will elevate Olivia Mitchell to the position of assistant athletics director for football operations, and Katy Lonergan to advisor to the head football coach. Notre Dame (@NDFootball) continues to make impressive moves in its personnel dept. The Irish are elevating Zaire Turner to DPP, among the first females to hold that title in college football, & also have lured back Caleb Davis, @FootballScoop has learned: https://t.co/pFhaZOOah3 — John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) July 16, 2024 Once again, head coach Marcus Freeman is making his mark on the Notre Dame program in a positive way. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
Local non-profit animal shelter looking for volunteers
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The non-profit limited admission cat and dog shelter, Pet Refuge, is currently looking for volunteers with a passion for helping animals. Do you like talking about, thinking about, and watching cats and dogs?. If you're interested in volunteering, there are multiple opportunities to come in and...
Notre Dame Golf Adds Brad Karpick To Staff
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame’s Director of Golf and Head Men’s Golf Coach, John Handrigan, has announced Brad Karpick as their assistant coach and director of operations for both the men’s and women’s golf programs. “Brad’s passion for helping student-athletes and...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
‘Wash for a Cause’ raises over $33,000 for Fort Wayne YMCA Youth Service Bureau
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Over the weekend, Mike’s Carwash held its 10th ‘Wash for a Cause’ fundraiser raising more than $33,000 to support youth in Fort Wayne and South Bend. Mike’s Carwash says they donated half of the proceeds made from each Ultimate+Ceramic and Ultimate Wash...
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
Two tornados imbedded in straight line winds
Officially we had 2 tornados imbedded in the straight-line winds from the Monday night storms. The Elkhart tornado started near Hawthorne Elementary and lifted just east of Monger Elementary. Peak winds were 90mph with the most extreme damage on Mather Ave. between Carlton and Naomi St. The Tippecanoe tornado was...
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