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Mission Impossible: picking the 10 best Penn High School athletes of the last 25 years
Where does one even start with ranking the 10 best athletes from Penn High School the last 25 years? Penn isn’t just a standard bearer for high school athletics in the South Bend area, but for the state as a whole. Since the turn of the century, the Kingsmen have won 14 state titles: four in baseball, three in girls golf, two each in girls soccer and volleyball, and one each in girls basketball, football, softball and...
100th edition of Greater South Bend Men's Metro Golf tournament: Here are weekend tee times
SOUTH BEND — When the 100th Greater South Bend Men’s Metro Golf Tournament begins Saturday morning at Elbel Park Golf Course, it will be without its defending champion. Michigan State left-handed senior golfer Satchel Pierce, who was born in Elkhart, raised in Union, Mich., and played his high school golf at Edwardsburg, notified tournament officials late this week that he would not be able to defend. Pierce, who finished third in the Kent County Amateur in Wyoming, Mich.,...
Woman charged with felony resisting law enforcement
The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a woman with felony resisting law enforcement after they say she led Mishawaka Police on a chase. Officers were called to Kohl’s on Grape Road, earlier this month, about a group of shoplifters. Authorities say Shykeena Smith, 24, took off...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
WISH-TV’s Gr8 Paper Push
WISH-TV’s “Gr8 Paper Push” is an annual drive, now in its tenth year, partnering with Teachers’ Treasures to collect essential school supplies for Indiana students. From July 18 to August 1, 2024, the community is encouraged to donate paper and other materials at various sponsor locations or contribution online. To make a donation online, please […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
South Bend man sentenced on weapons charge
A South Bend man was sentenced on a weapons charge on Monday in connection with a January incident. The incident happened on January 5 when a car was stopped by police in Bertrand Township. 47-year-old Jason Miltroka was a passenger in the car, according to statements, and he had been...
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