Erin Blasko
Emergency Management
South Bend, IN, United States
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Disaster Loans hit and Miss for South Bend Area Flood Victims
(TNS) - It was welcome news in September when the Small Business Administration announced it would start offering low-interest loans to South Bend, Ind., flood victims. A historic rainfall had just flooded parts of St. Joseph and surrounding counties, and most of the victims — home and business owners —were without flood insurance. “The severe weather events of this month have devastated several… → Read More
South Bend launches Smart Streets website
Page to provide up-to-date information on construction, traffic → Read More
Repairs ordered on 'crumbling' South Bend building
Owner must seal the Historic Lafayette Building because of problems that include a bad roof. → Read More
South Bend Council approves smoking ban on 6-3 vote
Opponents of the smoking ban came out in force and is threatening to challenge decision in court → Read More
Deal inked on Schilling's building in South Bend
Engineering firm to invest $650,000 in property, add jobs. → Read More
South Bend hotel project expands in scope, cost
City to contribute additional $500K to project involving Hall of Fame building → Read More
Trade deals take center stage in 2nd District race
Coleman accuses Walorski of not protecting workers → Read More
South Bend unveils new city flag
Council to consider adoption of new design later this month → Read More
Crashes up on South Bend's Lincoln Way West after lane changes
Officials say it's too early to judge the new street, which went from four lanes to three → Read More
Funding approved for homeless housing in South Bend
Work on project expected to begin in October. → Read More
Westside trail plan takes shape in South Bend
SOUTH BEND — Plans have begun to take shape for the development of Coal Line Trail, a proposed multi-use pathway from the East Bank Trail to Lincoln Way West on the near northwest side. The Board of Public Works this week approved a coordination agreement for Phase 1 of the project — Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive — with the Indiana Department of Transportation. INDOT will fund 80 percent… → Read More
Ironwood-Rockne-Corby could become roundabout in South Bend
SOUTH BEND — The city is considering building a roundabout at the intersection of Corby, Rockne and Ironwood Drive, near Morris Park Country Club, to address congestion. The project, intended to improve the flow of traffic along Ironwood between McKinley Avenue and Edison Road, would not get underway until 2019. Traffic currently backs up at the intersection due to its complexity, earning it the… → Read More
South Bend council to look at food and beverage tax
Potawatomi Zoo eyeing revenue for capital improvements → Read More
Potawatomi Park could be home for new South Bend fire station
Architecture firm hired to evaluate site and get public input → Read More
South Bend council to study Elbel
Special committee to research alternatives to sale, lease of property → Read More
South Bend studying removal of lights along Main, Michigan
SOUTH BEND — The city of South Bend is preparing to remove as many as four traffic signals along Michigan and Main streets south of downtown in anticipation of upcoming Smart Streets work. A fifth signal — at Michigan and Calvert streets, near Riley High School — will remain in place after complaints from residents and South Bend schools officials. The targeted intersections include Main and… → Read More
Turn a golf course into a nature preserve? It's happened around the country.
Proponents for turning Elbel Golf Course into a preserve have plenty of examples to draw from, but the process can be complicated and expensive → Read More
Who is 'Elbel for Everyone'?
Questions and answers about the group that aims to preserve Elbel → Read More
South Bend residents to city: Don't sell Elbel Golf Course
Dozens attend public meeting and call for a special committee to look at alternatives → Read More
It's move-in time for South Bend Mutual Homes
Twelve of the 24 low-income homes have been completed, breathing new life into one of the city’s oldest and most neglected neighborhoods. → Read More