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Crawford Park Reopens in Mishawaka with Nature-Themed Enhancements
MISHAWAKA, Ind. - The Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled Crawford Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood, will be held on Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m. The event will take place at 445 N Niles Ave., and all community members are invited to join in the celebration, which will include free Kona Ice.
County Council Allocates $1 Million to Repair Boilers in County-City Building
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — In a bid to address persistent heating issues in the County-City Building, the St. Joe County Council has greenlit a substantial $1 million from the county's "rainy day fund" to facilitate crucial repairs. Constructed 53 years ago, the aging infrastructure of the building has begun to manifest in various operational challenges, notably heating deficiencies that have intermittently forced temporary closures.
City to dedicate veterans walkway Saturday at Battell Park
MISHAWAKA — The city's military veterans have a new monument to honor their service at Battell Park — complete with an eternal flame and a list of the names of the city's war dead etched in granite. Mayor Dave Wood will dedicate the newest addition of the westward...
Urgent Appeal: Over 100 Cats Need Foster Homes at St. Joseph County Humane Society
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - The Humane Society of St. Joseph County is urgently seeking foster homes for a significant influx of rescued cats and kittens. In what the organization describes as a crisis, 115 cats have been rescued in the past ten days, with more than half originating from just three homes.
South Bend Expands Housing with New Developments
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — In response to a growing demand for housing, the City of South Bend is adding new rental units, catering to diverse income levels. Mayor James Mueller emphasized the need for varied housing options, as the city celebrated the opening of The Hill apartments, a 69-unit upscale rental building in Downtown South Bend. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment starts at over $1,200, while studio units, designed to be more affordable, begin at just under $1,000.
South Bend Prepares for 98th Westside Memorial Day Parade: A Tribute to Remember
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The 98th South Bend Westside Memorial Day Parade will take place on Ford Street at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, May 27. This year’s theme is “Lest we forget,” honoring the memory of fallen soldiers.
Homes in St. Joseph County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in St. Joseph County saw houses sell for slightly higher than the previous month's median sales price of $186,935. The median home sold for $187,500, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most...
Viewpoint: I'm running for St. Joe County probate judge. Here's why I'd be a good judge.
In November, you will see my name on the ballot — Loris Zappia — as a candidate for probate judge in St. Joseph County. Too often citizens don't feel acquainted with the judges they put into office. For that reason, I would like to share with you who I am and why I think I would be a good judge.
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