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South Bend soldier in Kosovo reflects on Veterans Day, keeping peace
Sgt. Chris Griesinger is among about 300 Indiana National Guard members who deployed to Kosovo from Camp Atterbury, which is south of Indianapolis. → Read More
Mishawaka joins fight for retailers' taxes
Big box stores trying to lower their property assessments → Read More
First bikes ride South Shore trains
Three Chicago men boarded a South Shore train bound for South Bend – a city they’d never visited before – to make a local brewery tour Saturday on their bikes. What sparked the idea was that, starting Saturday, the commuter line now allows passengers to take their bikes on board. They were among a few hearty cyclists who dressed for the elements and broke in the new service, which will run only… → Read More
Mayors' Ride "meets a need" in South Bend, Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA — South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said Thursday that the newly crafted Mayors’ Ride in May, which follows in the wake of Bike the Bend, “meets a need.” The city is trying to keep, or perhaps boost, its status as a Bike Friendly Community that expires this year with the League of American Bicyclists. But he sounded a need for bike safety, too. As they formally announced the ride… → Read More
New ride in May will fill gap left by Bike the Bend
Mayors' Ride won't need as many police and will rely more on bike trails → Read More
Mishawaka gives OK to explore food and beverage tax
MISHAWAKA — City council voted 9-0 Monday to research a possible food and beverage tax for St. Joseph County — but not before a lot of talk about ensuring that Mishawaka get its fair share from the tax. None of the council members spoke directly in favor of or against the tax. All of them echoed a theme of wanting to learn more. Monday’s resolution opens the door for a public hearing on the tax,… → Read More
Mishawaka may seek input on tax on food and drink
Would allow public hearing on measure to aid Potawatomi Zoo → Read More
Developer would fill two downtown Mishawaka blocks
Deal depends on Regional Cities money through state → Read More
City of Mishawaka to buy Juday Creek Golf Course land
But golf business will stay with owners in deal for water → Read More
Last gaps in bi-state trail could be closed by 2020
Work will begin this spring on St. Joseph County missing link; final Niles Township project is planned next year. → Read More
Friar runs with the spirit on the streets of South Bend
Sandals and robe, even while jogging, is part of Franciscan mission to be 'poor and simple.' → Read More
Dangerous conditions persist across South Bend from heavy snow
Storm dumps up to 13 inches in Michiana; more snow forecast today → Read More
South Bend study tests effect of light therapy on dementia
Researchers look at sleep issues and cognitive functions → Read More
Mishawaka council OKs wellfield sale
MISHAWAKA — The city council gave a unanimous go-ahead Monday night to sell 5.75 acres of a wellhead property — a collection of wells that have fed the city’s water supply — northwest of Cleveland and Gumwood roads. The minimum bid for the site when it goes to auction, possibly in March, is higher than most anyone expected: more than $1.2 million, based on two appraisals. It’s certainly more… → Read More
Mishawaka hopes to get $1.2 million for property
Developer considers adding to Grandview at Cleveland, Gumwood → Read More
Fewer people seeking utility aid across Michiana
A less severe winter means that fewer low-income people are seeking help with their heating bills from local aid programs so far. And there’s still aid in case winter — and the size of utility bills — come roaring back in the next couple of months. NIPSCO reports a 34 percent decrease in the number of customers who’ve qualified for its own aid programs November through January, compared with the… → Read More