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22 Investigates: South Bend's home affordability gap
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The price of owning a home in South Bend is rising faster than what many families earn. And for those already struggling with everyday expenses, buying a home is becoming even harder. As 22 investigates, we are looking at who's feeling the pressure, why...
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Three Twelve at The Cascade goes vertical in South Bend
Construction is moving above ground at a new riverfront condominium development in downtown South Bend. Developers have installed a tower crane at Three Twelve at The Cascade on East Colfax Avenue, marking the start of vertical construction on the project’s second phase. The planned eight-story building will include 22...
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Corn Husking Competitions Have Long Tradition In The Area
NAPPANEE — Back in the fall of 1926, 10 farmers in central Indiana got together to see who was the best corn husker. About 200,000 people came to watch. “These days, you may have 100 huskers and 200 to 300 people may come,” said Clay Geyer, a member of the Indiana Corn Husking Association.
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$11 million is the estimated basic rehab cost of Lafayette Building gutted by fire: Report
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A large, historic office building in downtown South Bend, ravaged by fire back in June, may not stand much longer without extensive rehabilitation. South Bend's Redevelopment Commission issued a report on the LaFayette Building. A detailed engineering study just 2 years ago showed damage...
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Push for Permanent Local NIPSCO Workforce
(Michigan City, IN) - The Michigan City Common Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution authored by Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch supporting United Steelworkers Local Union 12775, District 7’s petition to strengthen NIPSCO staffing, reliability and storm response across Northern Indiana. The petition, titled “Keep Utility Jobs Local: Strengthen NIPSCO...
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Hertsel Berkshire Farm Now A Full-Time Operation
Since Mike Herstel was a boy, he’s always loved pigs. He has wanted to own a farm since he was 2 years old. He and his wife, Sarah, own Herstel Berkshire Farm located in Nappanee. They are first-generation farmers. The couple didn’t grow up on farms. The two met as students at NorthWood High School.
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Buchanan Sweet Shop owners face foreclosure debt they call retaliation
BUCHANAN, Mich. (WNDU) - The Sweet Shop in downtown Buchanan has operated since the 1940s. Joseph Paolucci and Tom Hitchcock took ownership around 2017 and renovated the space. They are now facing a foreclosure debt they said they never received prior invoices for. “You’re going to take away my property...
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THOR Warns Patrick-LCI Merger Could Increase RV Supplier Costs
ELKHART – THOR Industries is raising concerns about the proposed merger of Patrick Industries and LCI Industries, warning that combining two of the recreational vehicle industry’s largest component suppliers could increase costs and leave manufacturers with fewer sourcing options. The Elkhart-based RV manufacturer identified the planned merger as...
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Oakwood Cemetery Employees Give Back To Their Community With A Garden
WARSAW – Cemeteries are usually quiet, still places for reflection and to remember those who have since been laid to rest. But for the employees at Oakwood Cemetery, the location for respected graves also serves as their community service project – a garden that was recently bursting with life and making a humble yet large impact on the surrounding community.
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Mark Davis Named General Mgr. at Aqua-Hot Heating Systems
ELKHART, Ind. – Mark Davis has been named General Manager at Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, an Airxcel Brand, according to a post on LinkedIn. Davis has been with the Aqua-Hot Heating Systems team since 2014. Most recently, he served as the company’s senior product manager.
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Launchpad Introduces Tri-Share, Co-Share Programs During Business Summit
WARSAW — Approximately 25 business leaders attended Launchpad’s Business Summit held Thursday afternoon, Oct. 8. The summit was designed to provide strategies, policy insights and networking opportunities. Employers also had an opportunity to learn about employer-supported child care models that improve retention and productivity. Sherry Searles, director of...