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John Deere - Appointing The First Chief Tractor Officer
John Deere's mission is to produce fuel, food, fiber and infrastructure. John Deere has appointed their first ever Chief Tractor Officer and HomeTown Living got the scoop. For more information on John Deere, visit deere.com/en/
'Senior Walk Wednesdays' at Rum Village Park
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Venues Parks and Arts invites seniors, 55 and older, to Rum Village Park for "Senior Walk Wednesdays," a free program for seniors to enjoy nature and relax. The specially designed hike will go through Rum Village Woods on Wednesday, July 3, from 10 a.m....
South Bend Fire Dept. responds to fires at vacant Little League partk
Police are investigating after two fires happened at Matthy’s Little League park within two days. The park, which has been empty for a while, raised concerns about what might have caused these fires to break out so. On Friday around 7:30 p.m., the South Bend Fire Department responded to...
Fond memories rush back for Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ in return to South Bend
SOUTH BEND — Monday was a day of reflection for Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ. The two-time Gold Glove winner was at the South Bend Cubs game for a special meet-and-greet. Happ threw out the ceremonial first pitch before signing autographs for an hour. More than a thousand people stood in line for an hour or longer to get the signature of the Chicago Cubs everyday left fielder.
Incoming Notre Dame goaltender Nick Kempf chosen by Washington in NHL Draft
Incoming Notre Dame hockey freshman goaltender Nick Kempf was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fourth round of the National Hockey League Draft held Saturday at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The 6-foot-2, 189-pound Kempf of Morton Grove, Ill., is coming off his second season with the United States National Team Development Program, which was developed back in 1996 by Jeff Jackson. Jackson announced last week he would make the 2024-25 season, his 20th at Notre Dame,...
First Fridays: Backyard BBQ in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- July's First Fridays' theme is Backyard BBQ, described by DTSB as celebrating the simple joys of summer, including picnics, BBQ, time outdoors with friends and family, garage sales, yard games, and more. This Friday, July 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the community is invited...
SAVE Outreach hosts 'Pop Out' event in South Bend
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- A 'Pop Out' event with SAVE Outreach in South Bend took place on Monday. Organizers with Stand Against Violence Everyday gathered the team at the corner of Diamond Avenue and Humboldt Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday for free food and music. The...
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.
Former Notre Dame defenseman signs with ninth different NHL team
If a player is good enough to stick around in the NHL for a while, teams will come calling. That’s the case for former Notre Dame defenseman Ian Cole, who will be playing his 15th season in the league in 2024-25. He also will be on his ninth different team after the Utah Hockey Club signed him to a one-year contract. Ever since Cole was traded early in the 2020-21 season, he hasn’t spent more than one season with any team he’s played for. Last season, he was a veteran presence for a Vancouver Canucks team that made it to the Western Conference semifinals, which resulted in a loss to eventual Conn Smythe Trophy winner Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. For the Canucks, Cole scored 11 points, nine of them on assists, and recorded 61 penalty minutes. He added two assists and six penalty minutes during the playoffs. Let’s hope he’ll have an 11th straight playoff appearance with his new team. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Geoffrey on Twitter: @gfclark89
Process underway to merge two historic Catholic parishes in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A historic process to combine two longtime South Bend Catholic churches into one parish is underway. St. Patrick and St. Hedwig Catholic Churches will become one. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend says combining the churches can strengthen and better faithfully serve the community.
Michigan 2025 5-star shooting guard has set up a visit to Notre Dame basketball
Notre Dame basketball has done enough to impress Michigan shooting guard Trey McKenney for him to schedule a visit to South Bend in the near future. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 225-pound shooter is considered one of the top players nationally. McKenney is ranked as the No. 16 overall prospect and 3rd at his position according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, McKenney has scheduled visits to USC, Michigan State, Oregon, Creighton and the Irish. Just by reading between the recruiting lines, Notre Dame seems to be in a very good position with the 5-star...
Notre Dame’s Offensive Stars to Watch in the Season
Mike Denbrock returns to South Bend to lead the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as the new offensive coordinator. Denbrock was an offensive line/tight ends coach in the early 2000s. Then, on his second return, he was again the tight ends coach under Brian Kelly and eventually served as the offensive coordinator in the 2014 season. Afterward, he served as the OC for the Cincinnati Bearcats, and then for the last two years, he has been the OC for the LSU Tigers. The Tigers’ offense was the top-scoring and led the nation in yards per game last season. It’s evident after last season that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense will change.
Veteran defender Rod Heard II brings a 'special' versatility to Notre Dame football
SOUTH BEND — For the second time in three seasons, Notre Dame football will have a Northwestern transfer starting in its defensive secondary. While a high ankle sprain limited former All-America safety Brandon Joseph down the stretch in 2022, the positional versatility of Rod Heard II offers a range of possibilities this fall. In fact, Heard sees that as one of his greatest strengths.
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