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Elkhart native qualifies for 2024 World Triathlon Championships
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Here in Indiana, we have a remarkable story about Ella Cunningham from Elkhart. After graduating from Indiana University, where she was on the women’s rowing team, Ella took up a completely new sport and went on to qualify as a world-class athlete. And that sport...
The Humane Society of St. Joseph County seeking donations after washing machines break
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — The Humane Society of St Joseph County needs your help to fill an urgent need. The Mishawaka location is right now operating without a washer to clean linens. You can help by donating towels and blankets or donating money to help repair the...
Federal Sentence for Gun Sale in Michigan City
(South Bend, IN) - A Chicago man has been sentenced on a federal gun charge with ties to Michigan City. In January of last year, 42-year-old Allory Smith of Chicago sold a rifle, a handgun, and ammunition to a buyer in the Michigan City area. According to authorities, Smith referred to the rifle as a “real license to kill” because he believed it had previously been reported stolen. With several prior felony convictions, Smith is prohibited from possessing firearms.
Notre Dame football will release documentary on its trip to Ireland on Monday
Notre Dame football has been playing games in Ireland since 1996, when the Irish faced off against Navy in the Shamrock Series. This past season Notre Dame once again faced the Midshipmen, with the Irish prevailing 42-3 in front of a crowd of 49,000 in Aviva Stadium. Not only did Notre Dame come back with a win, but they took plenty of behind the scenes videos as well.
Life-Saving App Now Available in La Porte County
(La Porte, IN) - La Porte County now has a life-saving app that could turn ordinary people into heroes. It’s called Pulse Point. As first responders are notified of a medical emergency, Pulse Point alerts subscribers to any nearby medical emergency as it’s happening and lets them know where the nearest AED is located. Pulse Point spokesperson Shannon Smith says the alert can help shave precious seconds off response times: “The goal is really to engage the community in cardiac arrest response.”
Hard Rock Northern Indiana donates $250K to fund scholarship program
Hard Rock Northern Indiana donates $250K to fund scholarship program. Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana have partnered to start a new scholarship program to benefit Gary high school graduates attending Indiana University Northwest. Story continues below. The Do Well by Doing Good...
South Bend history enthusiast has his second and third book out and another in the works
SOUTH BEND — In 2022, Aaron Helman was promoting his book “An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County” when he heard comments about things he had missed. “I heard about Playland Park and the Huckleberry Queen.” Time and time again, a reader at an event would mention another oddity from local history. He...
Whiting Park Festival Orchestra kicks off Summer with the Symphony 2024 season with concert celebrating Mother Nature’s power
On the cool evening of Saturday, July 20, the Whiting Park Festival Orchestra (WPFO) performed the first concert of its Summer with the Symphony series at Whiting Lakefront Park’s Mary E. Bercik Memorial Pavilion. The theme of this free concert was “Don’t Mess with Mother Nature!” Attendees set up their lawn chairs and folding tables on the grass in front of the pavilion, either enjoying snacks from home or snacking on treats from the concession stand. Martin Dybel, general manager of the WPFO, founded the orchestra alongside conductor Maestro Robert Vodnoy in 1999. Dybel also established the Summer with the Symphony concerts in 1994 and believes that the program has had a significant positive impact on the Whiting community.
Illinois HS State Finalist Luke Bucaro Commits to Notre Dame (2025)
With another year still ahead of him to improve, Bucaro's time in the 1000 free would have been seven seconds behind the top time this season at Notre Dame. Current photo via Luke Bucaro. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
Notre Dame Graduate Arike Ogunbowale Sets Record at WNBA All-Star Game
PHOENIX, AZ.–Notre Dame graduate Arike Ogunbowale set the record for most points in a WNBA All-Star game with 34 points. She helped propel Team WNBA past Team USA 117-109 Saturday night. Ogunbowale, who plays professionally for the Dallas Wings, also had six assists and three rebounds while knocking down...
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