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Dowagiac, chamber announce Walking Challenge
DOWAGIAC — A pair of local entities have teamed up to offer community members a way to stay active and connected this summer while exploring what the area has to offer. The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce and City of Dowagiac recently announced the Dowagiac Walking Challenge. The free challenge consists of completing nine designated walks […] The post Dowagiac, chamber announce Walking Challenge appeared first on Leader Publications.
Elkhart residents invited to Unified Development Ordinance discussion
ELKHART, Ind. - Residents of Elkhart are invited to a discussion on updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) at the Elkhart Public Library. It's taking place in the Blue Room on Wednesday, June 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. UDO is an ordinance that guides development in the City...
West Michigan's beloved 5 Mile and Sunset Drive-In theaters up for sale
HARTFORD, Mich. — Two West Michigan staples are shutting down. The Sunset Drive-In movie theatre in Hartford, and its sister theater 5 Mile Drive-In in Dowagiac, are both permanently closed and up for sale. The theatre's owners posted to Facebook and their website, citing that the closures are due...
Road work curbs customers in Niles
NILES, Mich.-- If you're heading to the Bluegrass Festival or anywhere else in Niles this weekend, beware of traffic trouble, as major construction is underway along M-51, also known as South 11th Street. The five-lane road is reduced to only one lane going North for roughly another four weeks. Going...
Niles Bluegrass Festival returns for its 21st year
NILES, Mich. (WSBT) — The Niles Bluegrass festival returns to Riverfront Park in Niles for a long weekend of music, rides, and food!. Fair food, rides, music and more will be on full display throughout the weekend. Organizers say this Thursday to Sunday event gives people a chance to...
Former Elkhart educator receives headstone nearly 70 years after death
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — After being buried nearly 70 years ago, a former Elkhart County educator finally received a headstone. Mary Beck was a principal at Middlebury Street school for more than 30 years. She died in 1955. The marker was donated by Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home. "Everybody needs to...
New Dowagiac fire station features symbolic community support beam
DOWAGIAC, Mich. (WSBT) — Dowagiac residents had the opportunity to leave their mark on history. Dowagiac firefighters held an open house Friday for their new fire station. Community members had a chance to sign an exposed beam that will be displayed on the hose tower in the completed station.
Former South Bend Mayor Jerry Miller dies at 90
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Former Mayor of South Bend Jerry Miller died this week at age 90. Miller served as mayor from 1972 until 1975, also serving as a St. Joseph County Commissioner and State Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party during his time in politics. Miller was...
Salvation Army Elkhart hosting free Youth Summer Game Nights
ELKHART, Ind. - Salvation Army Elkhart announced it will be hosting Youth Summer Game Nights every Tuesday evening starting June 11, through August 6. The game nights are 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 300 N. Main St. in Elkhart. Organizers say the events are open to all children and youth,...
Road closures and lane restrictions start in Mishawaka next week
MISHAWAKA, Ind. - The City of Mishawaka announced work will begin on several roads in the Twin Branch area for utility and right-of-way improvements beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Vistula Road between Terry Lane and Charles Street will be closed to all traffic from June 4 to...
Niles to host annual Juneteenth festival
NILES — A group of local businesswomen are gearing up for an annual event to promote education and community betterment. The Niles Juneteenth Festival, now in its fourth year, will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 at Plym Park, 401 Marmont St. Co-founded by Ylonda Scott, CEO of Sheboss Oasis Business […] The post Niles to host annual Juneteenth festival appeared first on Leader Publications.
Fishing clinic offered at High Dive Park
ELKHART — The Elkhart Environmental Center, City Parks & Recreation and Aquatic Biology departments are hosting the second annual free Fishing Clinic for kids on Saturday. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon at High Dive Park off Baldwin Street.
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