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South Bend man sentenced to 12 years in prison for meth dealing
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The United States District Court has sentenced 52-year-old Michael Querry of South Bend to 12 years in prison after he pled guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine. It was found that Querry supplied meth to multiple people over the course of three months over the spring and...
Crash has blocked road in New Paris
NEW PARIS, Ind. (WFFT) - A crash has been reported by INDOT on IN 15. Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reported a crash has blocked IN 15, between CR 50 and CR 146, one mile south of New Paris. INDOT says IN 15 all lanes are currently blocked. INDOT says...
‘Keep smiling’: Elkhart woman celebrates 104th birthday
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Thursday was cause for celebration at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as resident Cecil Butler celebrated her 104th birthday!. Butler spent the day surrounded by loved ones, cake, and presents. She was even honored with the official “Heart of Elkhart” pin courtesy of the Elkhart Mayor’s Office.
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New York City firefighters train at South Bend’s River Rescue School
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The New York City Fire Department has arrived in South Bend, where they’re training right here in the city. The FDNY is working side-by-side with South Bend Fire’s River Rescue School to prepare for water-related emergencies. The team actually visits annually to train in South Bend.
Bouncers at Cheers Pub in Roseland took bribes to admit underage drinkers; owner apologizes
ROSELAND — A local bar owner was at the mercy of the St. Joseph County Alcoholic Beverage Board on Wednesday after a recent Indiana Excise Police raid. The raid last November uncovered more than 70 minors drinking in Cheers Pub, 103 S. Dixie Way, as reported by The Tribune's newsgathering partner, WNDU-TV.
Elkhart supermarket broken into and robbed Wednesday morning
ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart Police Department is reporting a break in at Supermarket Los Chamos in the 900 block of Goshen Avenue Wednesday morning. Police say that officers were dispatched to the supermarket around 4:35 a.m. for a triggered alarm. "Upon arrival, officers observed broken glass on the front...
Free pretzels on tap Friday near South Bend at Ben's Pretzels and Auntie Anne's Pretzels.
South Bend-area residents looking to celebrate Friday as National Pretzel Day won't have to tie themselves in knots to find deeply discounted pretzels. Two chains with local franchises have offers on tap for Friday. Ben's Pretzels. Every customer who makes a donation of $1 or more to the Tunnel to...
Mishawaka intersection closed for next few months for improvements
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The City of Mishawaka announced Thursday morning that the intersection of S. Wells Street and Seventh Street will be closed starting today for utility and right-of-way improvements. "This will be Phase 1 of several subsequent phases of construction thru 2024," said Mishawaka's Permit Coordinator, Andrew Miner. "Weather...
City of Nappanee
The Nappanee ("City") Economic Development Commission ("Commission") will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024, at the City Hall, 300 West Lincoln Street, Nappanee, Indiana, regarding the issuance and funding of its Taxable Economic Development Revenue Note, Series 2024 ("Series 2024 Note") in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), to Ace Builders, Inc., or its affiliates ("Borrower"). The proceeds of the Note will be loaned to developer to finance economic development facilities including exterior building envelope, structural, mechanical, and electrical deficiency restoration and junk removal program in the downtown area, including the hereinafter defined Project (“Program Projects”) and the proceeds of the Series 2024 Note will be loaned to the Borrower to finance all or a portion of certain proposed economic development facilities consisting of the construction of façade improvements, structural remediation and membrane replacement for roof and junk removal, together with all necessary appurtenances, related improvements and equipment (collectively, "Project"), in or physically connected to the Nappanee Consolidated TIF District and to consider whether the issuance of the Series 2024 Note will have an adverse competitive effect on any similar facilities already constructed or operating in the City.
Amazon company behind $11 billion St. Joseph County project, Gov. Holcomb announces
St. Joseph County officials have been coy about naming the company that’s poised to make the largest capital investment deal in Indiana history. But on Thursday, Gov. Eric Holcomb confirmed rumors that it’s Amazon that plans to invest $11 billion to build a massive data center campus west of South Bend.
South Bend will demolish former Fun F/X building, as owner's lawsuit continues
SOUTH BEND — A former Halloween supply warehouse that was ravaged by a 2019 fire is to be demolished in late May, city officials say. The former Fun F/X building, at 1000 W. Sample St., has been in ruins southwest of downtown since plumes of smoke erupted from the warehouse in July 2019. Nearly five years later, despite an ongoing lawsuit against the city by the building's owner, South Bend's Board of Public Works on Tuesday authorized its demolition.
Union Township sues UNAS over ambulance stripped for parts
LAKEVILLE, Ind.-- Union Township is suing Union-North Ambulance Service (UNAS) for allegedly stripping an ambulance for parts before returning the vehicle to the township. The complaint, coming from Union Township's trustee, says the relationship between Union and UNAS became contentious early this year, leading to the termination of their 2018 contract.
Epic Dance Studios offers dance classes for all ages
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - If you haven’t heard of Epic Dance Studios, it’s an award-winning dance studio based in Elkhart. Epic Dance Studios has a busy summer that viewers can get involved with, including summer camps for kids and classes for adults. The dance studio is also gearing up for a show next week that aims to send a powerful message regarding social media use.
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