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St. Joe County Republican party calling for the resignation of Probate Court Judge Jason Cichowicz
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The Saint Joseph County Republican Party is calling on Probate Court Judge Jason Cichowicz to resign, after a teenager who escaped from the Juvenile Justice Center Cichowicz oversees allegedly killed a 20-year-old in South Bend. 18-year-old Cyjarron Odynski is charged with Murder and Felony Escape...
Tornado causes damage in western St. Joseph County
THREE RIVERS — A confirmed EF-2 tornado Tuesday hit areas of the western part of St. Joseph County, including Three Rivers, Flowerfield Township and Fabius Township. A tornado warning was issued at 7:59 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph County, which went through 9 a.m., while a tornado watch was issued until 3 p.m. The tornado that passed through had high winds and heavy rains, and caused damage to some buildings, trees and properties in the area.
Developing Downtowns: Plymouth
PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- This summer, ABC57 is visiting Main Street to Main Street in Michiana's developing downtowns. This week, ABC57's Jackie Bauer visited downtown Plymouth to take a closer look at what’s new and what’s coming to the tight knit community.
City of La Porte hosts annual “Cheeseburger in Paradise” event for community fun downtown
The City of La Porte invited the community for another edition of their Friday Night Live events. Local residents came to celebrate the “Cheeseburger in Paradise” event downtown on Friday, August 9. The name is a homage to the Jimmy Buffett song and came into fruition as a tribute to the legendary artist.
A St. Joseph County tradition is celebrating its 40th year this weekend!
Tradition continues in St. Joseph County as the Osceola Music Festival is celebrating its 40th year this weekend!. To help prepare for the long festival, the Penn High School football team showed their support tonight by setting up tents, a tradition that has spanned over two decades. “It’s just a...
New Distribution Center Coming to 39 North
(La Porte, IN) - Developers are wasting no time taking advantage of improvements along US 39 North. Plans for a new distribution center were announced at Monday’s La Porte City Council meeting. IST Logistics is in the final planning stages of an 81,000-square-foot facility. Headquartered in Hammond, the company...
Nearly 300 booths of artwork will line downtown South Bend at annual Art Beat
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Artists will set up shop Saturday for South Bend's annual Art Beat. Almost 300 booths will line Wayne Street and part of Jefferson Boulevard next to the Century Center. There will also be a Culinary Arts Village in Howard Park, which will feature almost...
'Art Beat' takes place in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- One of downtown's most loved events, Art Beat, happened Saturday. The streets of downtown South Bend transformed into a living gallery of artists, dancers, musicians, actors, and culinary specialists to display their talents. And the event has only gotten bigger, in its 21st year, over 700...
Never Too Late: Local Family Receives Posthumous Purple Heart
(La Porte, IN) - When it comes to patriotism, it’s never too late to remember, or to be remembered. This week a fallen La Porte County hero was remembered and honored at a ceremony at La Porte City Hall. On June 19, 1944 Army Private First Class Martin F....
Former South Bend attorney, school board president and Democratic party chair disciplined
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis attorney formerly based in South Bend criminal defense attorney Stan Wruble was sanctioned by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission last month after Wruble agreed he had violated his oath as an attorney by impermissably revealing confidential information about a client and by acting in an offensive manner. Wruble...
Money for Storm Damage Could Come La Porte's Way
(La Porte County, IN) - If your property incurred any damage from recent storms, be sure to keep your receipts. EMA Director Rob Sabie informed the County Commissioners this week that the state is looking into possible financial help for damages caused by the severe weather that hit La Porte County a few weeks ago.
Honorable Michael Gotsch Sr. retires after 40 years
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — For Judge Gotsch all roads have always led to South Bend and that love for the city has never wavered. Leaving the Army with the rank of Captain, Gotsch eventually worked toward two terms as a Circuit Court Judge. The last 8 years he...
South Bend seeks community input on future of former housing project site
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The future of the former Rabbi Shulman and Monroe Circle site in South Bend was the focus of a community discussion on Thursday evening. The Rabbi Shulman and Monroe Circle site was once home to two public housing projects. Plans for the redevelopment of the...
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