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South Bend's Safe Routes to School construction project starts Monday
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend announced construction on the federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project will start on Monday, July 8. The work will start adjacent to Our Lady of Hungary School on the corner of Calvert and Chapin Streets. The project consists of repairing...
Impacts of new Indiana wetlands law on Saint Joseph River and local taxpayers
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- New development could threaten Hoosier wetlands. A new law that took effect Monday strips protections for Indiana wetlands by loosening regulations and opening up the opportunity for more development. Critics call it a recipe for flooding because these wetlands are natural protections for communities downstream.
Happy hour returns to South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Today marks the end of an era in the Hoosier State. Since 1985, there’s been a ban on happy hour specials. But today, that ban is being tossed into the dustbin of history. After nearly forty years, that ban is lifted. Which has many...
Bridge to close until December in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Mishawka city officials announced the Cedar Street Bridge over the St. Joseph River will close on Monday, July 8, at 9 a.m., and reopen December 1. Officials add this is for the first phase of scheduled maintenance and construction of the riverwalk expansion, which is vital for connecting the north and south side of the riverwalk.
South Bend holds neighborhood association roundtable
South Bend held a neighborhood association roundtable Saturday to give the community resources to engage and empower their neighborhoods. It was a packed roundtable at the Technology Resource Center as representatives from South Bend city departments presented to multiple neighborhood associations on topics such as safety, beautification, grant opportunities and more.
Saxophonist Lerman guests with South Bend Symphony for free patriotic concert at the Morris
SOUTH BEND — The South Bend Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. July 3 at the Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St. Led by Music Director Alastair Willis and titled “Salute to Freedom,” the concert features patriotic tunes, tributes to the armed forces, popular songs and guest soloist and South Bend native saxophonist Danny Lerman.
Council votes to allow Casey's gas station within safety zone of city's new water wellfield
MISHAWAKA — The Common Council approved a rezoning Monday night that will allow a second convenience store-gas station at Fir and Douglas roads within the safe zone the city has established to limit the potential for contamination near its new water wellfield. Developers won approval for a Casey's convenience store and gas station...
What to eat at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair: elephant ears, fried vegetables and more
SOUTH BEND — Tina Colglazier has been serving up sizzling hot elephant ears at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair every year for 34 years as part of her husband’s family business. “A lot of people don’t put butter on them anymore, but we still think that’s the right way to do it,”...
Zoning change to allow Casey’s General Store for Douglas, Fir Roads
The Mishawaka City Council has voted in favor of rezoning land at the southeast corner of Fir and Douglas Roads to allow a Casey’s convenience store and gasoline station. Real Estate Attorney Stephen Studer says as the area becomes more busy, another convenience store would be needed. Critics of...
‘Fair Catch Corby’ honored with flags
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Everyone knows about “Touchdown Jesus,” but do you know the story of “Fair Catch Corby?”. That’s the loving nickname given to the statue of Father William Corby on Notre Dame’s campus. Before he was president of Notre Dame, he was a soldier — an Army chaplain serving with the Irish Brigade of the Union Army.
Antebellum Church Demolished in New Carlisle
(New Carlisle, IN) - It took only a few hours Friday morning for an excavator to erase a piece of history from a New Carlisle street corner. The town’s original First Methodist Church was constructed in 1858. Locals speculate that the town’s founder lived at the address before the church was built, and there are rumors that it might have even been a hideout for the Underground Railroad.
BASC Pride Committee hosts annual Pride on The Common event
BUCHANAN — Community members and visitors alike descended on the Common Sunday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Buchanan and Michigan. The Buchanan Area Senior Center hosted its annual Pride on The Common event Sunday evening. Presented by Lifted dispensary, sponsored by Cannavista, High Profile, Honor Credit Union, Pinnacle and 7 Engines and produced by […] The post BASC Pride Committee hosts annual Pride on The Common event appeared first on Leader Publications.
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