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Freeman, Kiser Named Nominees for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman and graduate student linebacker Jack Kiser have been nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes college football athletes and an honorary coach each season for their unwavering commitment to community service and their “good works” off the field.
Notre Dame reportedly offers 2027 Delaware guard Jezelle “GG” Banks
Hannah Hidalgo is coming off the best season any Notre Dame freshman has had. Given the Irish’s ability to successfully recruit top talent, it wouldn’t be shocking if someone tried to top being named a First Team All-American among other things. It could happen if the Irish get their way. The Irish reportedly are among three schools who are the latest to extend on offer to Jezelle “GG” Banks, a 2027 guard from Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, Delaware: 2027 PG Jezelle “GG” Banks has picked up offers from LSU, NOTRE DAME, and FLORIDA STATE! — RareFootage (@RareFootageNews) July 17, 2024 Banks already has received...
Kennedy's Kitchen brings Irish tradition to Dayton Celtic Festival
Kennedy's Kitchen, a traditional Irish music group based in South Bend, Indiana, is set to perform at the Dayton Celtic Festival on Sunday, July 28, on the WDTN Traditional Stage from 12:00-1:20pm. John Kennedy, a founding member of the band, recently spoke with Cindy Funk, host of Dear Green Place on WYSO, about the group’s musical approach and upcoming performance.
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...
Interns join neighbors to imagine new park space in South Bend
South Bend’s Near West Side is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Its tree-lined streets are dotted with large wood-framed homes in various architectural styles, alongside sprawling 19th-century granite and limestone estates with distinguished-sounding names such as Copshaholm and Tippecanoe Place. Situated along historic West Washington Street,...
Who's going to take over the Penn swim coach vacancy? Here's who
SOUTH BEND — The musical chairs of the local high school swimming coaching world continued Wednesday, when veteran South Bend Riley coach John VanDriessche moved to Penn High School. The opening at Penn lasted 24 hours — at least, publicly. On Tuesday, longtime Kingsmen coach Jess Preston was named the new coach at Noblesville High School just north of Indianapolis. ...
Details of recent car theft and robbery at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The details of the July 3 car theft and robbery at the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union have been released via the official court affidavit. Documents state on July 3 around 9:30 a.m., officers responded to the Gates Toyota Dealership on W Ireland Road in South Bend.
Rivalry renewed: Purdue women's basketball will host Notre Dame in 2024-25 season
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue women's basketball announced Tuesday it will host in-state rival Notre Dame at Mackey Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10 at a time to be determined later. The announcement marks the first time the Boilermakers will square off against the Fighting Irish on their home court since 2011.
Traffic disruption on W. LaSalle Avenue begins July 22 in Mishawaka
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind.-- W. LaSalle Avenue will be closed to all traffic between Main and Elizabeth Streets beginning at 7.a.m on Monday, July 22 for sanitary sewer installations. Weather permitting, this closure is expected to be in place until Friday, Aug. 9. Barricades and signage will be in place...
Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s July Civilian in the Spotlight
NORFOLK, Va. — This month, Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance (MARMC) Center recognizes an Elkhart, Indiana native, Steven ‘Toby’ Kondzella. As Project Manager (PM) for USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Kondzella is being recognized for overcoming significant setbacks during San Antonio’s Selected Restricted Availability (SRA). “The biggest challenge...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Meet the Goshen officer who responds to mental health crises
GOSHEN, Ind. -- The City of Goshen unveiled its newest resource, a police vehicle specifically designed to respond to mental health and substance misuse crises. It's a new set of wheels for Jim Ballard, the city's first behavioral health response coordinator. "I am a full-time crisis intervention team member, full-time...
List names Notre Dame ninth-best team heading into 2024
Ask any college football expert, and they typically have Notre Dame in the top 10 of any preseason rankings they put together. It’s proof that expectations will be high for the Irish with Marcus Freeman entering his third season as coach and a plethora of talent on his roster. One of many college football fans putting together their list of the top teams heading in 2024 is Big Game Boomer, known for his many lists he puts out on social media. The time has come for him to list what he believe to be the top 50 teams ahead of the...
Man sentenced for 2022 crash that left 58-year-old dead
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Court documents state Seth Jason Becker was sentenced on Tuesday after being found guilty but mentally ill regarding the July 2022 crash that left 58-year-old Janeth Gomez dead in South Bend. Becker was originally charged with one count of reckless homicide, one count of criminal...
Indiana Woman Named Robin Hood Convicted of Wire Fraud
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — You may recognize the name, but this story has a different twist. Robin Hood, 59, of South Bend, will spend a year in prison for stealing from her employer. Hood didn’t live up to her namesake and give to the poor – instead, Hood stole nearly $550,000 from her old job […] The post Indiana Woman Named Robin Hood Convicted of Wire Fraud appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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