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Indiana’s Oldest Latino Hoosier Tradition Turns 100
Sunday, September 15, 2024, will be the 100th anniversary of the Fiestas Patrias parade in Indiana Harbor (East Chicago). One hundred years ago, this Mexican American community, coupled with the smaller community in Gary, gathered to celebrate Mexico’s Independence from Spain (1821). However, this inaugural Indiana parade had a deeper meaning. The early Mexican American community was taking refuge in their newfound Indiana home while recovering from post-revolutionary events. From 1910-1920 Mexico had another revolution, this time it was for economic equity, secularism and land reform. This would be followed by smaller battles (Cristero War) well into the 1920s. This war was in opposition to Calles Law, a secular anticlerical article that was amended to the Mexican Constitution in 1917. The political instability in Mexico during these years was among one of the factors propelling emigration into the United States.
Four bats found in residence halls in first week
Four bats have been found across multiple residence halls in the first week of school. One was found in the basement of Owen Hall at about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday. Three were found on Tuesday, one in Wiley Hall, one in Harrison Hall and the other in Cary Quad northwest.
Goshen man dies from injuries in crash last week
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - A man who was flown to the hospital after a crash last week in Elkhart County has died from his injuries. According to our reporting partners at The Goshen News, 62-year-old Anthony Collier died Thursday. The crash happened last Monday, Aug. 12, at the intersection...
5-year-old girl walks home early from school, shocking her mother
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU/Gray News) - For parents, the first week of school is already stressful enough. But one parent of a student in Indiana got quite a surprise. Megan Link was at home earlier Wednesday afternoon when her 5-year-old daughter, who was supposed to be at Beiger Elementary School in Mishawaka, walked through the front doors of their home.
South Bend high school football Week 1 scoreboard: Recapping Friday night scores and updates
SOUTH BEND — The 15-week odyssey to crowning Indiana high school football state champions begins tonight as the regular season kicks off across the state. In the South Bend area, several marquee games are on tap. Mishawaka Marian hosts city rival Mishawaka, Penn welcomes in traditional week one foe Valparaiso, and Division-I talent...
ESPN FPI Projections for Notre Dame’s Full Schedule
A full breakdown of Notre Dame’s schedule combining ESPN’s Football Power Index, Tim Prister’s First-Rate series, and Tim O’Malley’s analysis from Irish Illustrated. ESPN's Football Power Index projects Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish with the seventh-best odds nationally to claim college football's championship at season's end; but best among all FBS teams to finish the 2024 campaign unscathed.
Rochester girls, North White play to scoreless tie
Rochester 0, North White 0 (Tuesday): Makhia Harding had three saves for the Lady Zs as they settled for a scoreless tie with host North White Tuesday. Coach Chantal Rensberger told RTC in an email that defenders Audrey Wagner, Skyla Mitchell, Gabby Medina and Lakodah Clevenger did a “great job” protecting Harding.
FOOTBALL: Caston Comets 2024 Season Preview
The Caston Comets are gearing up for the 2024 football season after a challenging 2-9 record last year. The highlight was a surprising sectional victory over the previously undefeated North White team. With the departure of six key seniors, including standout Kyle Roudebush, the roster will be bolstered by younger players, with the hope of building on last season's improvements. Returning players like quarterback Gavin Mollenkopf, running back Jabez Yarber, and others aim to blend experience with fresh talent as the team adopts a wing-T offensive strategy.
Downtown After Dark needs your help to light up Elkhart
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - The city of Elkhart really wants to shine, and you can help!. Downtown After Dark looks to create permanent and temporary light displays throughout downtown Elkhart and the River District. After an experiment last year that was supposed to last two weeks but ended up lasting...
Police: Three arrested after injecting drugs in a car along with an infant
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Evansville Police made several arrests after getting a report about a group of people injecting drugs inside a parked car along with a child. According to EPD, officers responded to the north parking lot of Eastland Mall Thursday. EPD says a security officer at the...
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