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Swan Lake Halloween event planned
Grab your candy buckets, dust off those costumes, and get ready — Swan Lake Resort is turning the woods into a Halloween wonderland, and every ghost and goblin in Plymouth is invited. Mark your calendars, because on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Swan Lake Resort will host its wildly popular...
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Sports film festival kicks off in South Bend this weekend
Film makers and sports celebrities will gather in South Bend this weekend for the first Dynasty Sports Film Festival. Running Thursday through Sunday, the festival will screen 39 sports-themed films, with 35 of them competing in juried voting. The venues include the Century Center’s Bendix Theater, the Morris Performing Arts Center, and City Church, which occupies the former South Bend Tribune press building.
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Mimmo's Pizza shows tale of hard work and familial support
MISHAWAKA — “Mangia, mangia.” Blake Schirripa’s nonna constantly repeated that phrase to him while he was growing up as a first-generation Italian American , despite him not knowing how to speak his family’s native tongue. He may not have been able to hold long conversations with his grandmother, but he never second-guessed when it was time for dinner. “She would always make sure there was a table full of food, and she’d always bring the family together, even though we couldn’t necessarily talk the language,” Schirripa said. “She’d always say, ‘Mangia, mangia,’ which means 'Eat, eat' in Italian.” His nonna’s favorite saying to call the family to the dinner table is just one of many pieces of Schirripa’s family’s legacy that he would eventually weave into his restaurant, Mimmo’s Pizza , when it opened in 2018. Dishboy to restaurant owner Before he became a restaurant owner, Schirripa started off as a dish washer for Bruno’s Pizza . It was his first job as a baby-faced 17-year-old, who had just gotten his license, he said. “My dad and Bruno [Cataldo] grew up in Italy together, so in high school, when you get your car, you gotta get a job. It [Bruno’s]
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Warsaw Parks And Recreation Board Hears About Skate Park Update, Tree Planting
Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board heard about updates to the skate park, the Aktion Club tree planting and about the September team member of the month Tuesday. Superintendent of Parks Larry Plummer informed the board the work on the skate park is moving along. All the concrete has been poured, and the railing, lighting and cabling for the camera systems have been installed. By the end of the week, they should be finished with placing topsoil and will be putting up signs Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Make Christmas Brighter: The Kroc Center’s Angel Tree Program
10-19-2026 — Tiffany Rusher from the Kroc Center of South Bend joins us to share how the Angel Tree program helps children ages 13 and under receive Christmas gifts, how families can sign up for assistance, and how you can help spread holiday cheer by donating!. Know someone doing...
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This Phenomenal Indiana All You Can Eat Buffet Is A Total Paradise For Selective Eaters
Choosing a restaurant for picky eaters is usually a group project nobody wants. “What do you want?” “I don’t know.” “What about seafood?” “No.” “Pasta?” “No.” “Chicken?” Maybe. This Indiana buffet solves the problem with sheer volume.
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Some WNDU newscasts to exclusively stream on October 21
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - WNDU will have programming changes on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2026. NBC’s Opening Night Tripleheader will preempt the following newscasts on Tuesday, Oct. 21:. - 4 p.m. - 5-5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. From 5:30-7 p.m., 16 News Now will air as normal. Our streaming...
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Potawatomi Zoo wraps up first weekend of Zoo Boo
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Potawatomi Zoo wrapped up its first weekend of Zoo Boo, one of South Bend’s most beloved Halloween traditions. More than 4,000 visitors came for treats. The event also included character meet-and-greets, scattered skeletons and animatronics. Bridget Baushke and Lena Baushke said Zoo Boo...
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Niles mansion wins Midwest division in HGTV’s ‘Scariest House in America’
NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - A Niles mansion is in the running for “Scariest House in America,” with a $150,000 renovation up for grabs. Owners of the spooky “Beeson Mansion” say the home is filled with spirits, including “Joan” the doll, who they claim communicates using a bell.
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Goat/Sheep Show at Fairgrounds Exceeds Expectations
(La Porte County, IN) - A sheep and goat show drew more than two thousand people Saturday to the La Porte County Fairgrounds. The show was put on with help from Catherine Mrozinski of Rolling Prairie. Mrozinski said there were more than 600 goats and sheep combined along with over...
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The Westwind A Family Passion for the Great Outdoors
Long before WestWind Wildlife had shelves filled with hunting gear, fishing supplies, hiking necessities and outdoor equipment, there was a little boy watching his father head toward the woods with a bow. Derek Borkholder remembers those moments well. He and his brother would count the arrows in their father’s quiver...
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2nd Chance Pet: Meet Curley! A 12-year-old poodle looking for a quiet retirement home
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Curly, a 12-year-old poodle, is looking for a new home through Pet Refuge. Today is his birthday. Nancy, a volunteer with Pet Refuge, said Curly lived with one of the organization’s volunteers for several years before she recently passed away. “Curly has lived with...
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Trick-or-Treating meets the wild at Zoo Boo
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Potawatomi Zoo held the second day of its annual Zoo Boo Halloween event. "I saw a couple of the kids were dressed up like little animals. One was a rhino, and one was a lion, and you could tell that they made them themselves," said Josh Sisk, the executive director of Potawatomi Zoo.
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Atwood Community Park To Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting And Grand Opening Of New Community Park
ATWOOD — The Atwood Community Building Board announced the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of Atwood Community Park. The entire community is invited to join them in celebrating this addition to Atwood, according to a provided news release. Until this project began, Atwood did not have a community park....
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Burr Oak Tool brings back Haunted Alleyway event in Sturgis
Burr Oak Tool will host a Halloween-themed “Haunted Alleyway” trunk-or-treat event from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Oct. 30 in Sturgis. The event, according to a community announcement, will take place in the alleyway at Burr Oak Tool, 405 W. South St. The announcement states employees and family members are welcome beginning at 5:30 p.m. Attendees can expect candy, games and trunk-or-treat activities during the indoor event. "Originally it was a way to safely bring Halloween fun to our employees and community during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, but the overwhelming enthusiasm and support convinced us to make it a tradition," said Chris Ross, Burr Oak Tool marketing manager. "We moved the event indoors as the 'Haunted Alleyway' to make it less weather dependent and more accessible for everyone. This event gives our employees a chance to get creative and enjoy some friendly competition through their decorations and costumes, while bringing families together for a memorable Halloween experience. We are continually amazed by the community turnout and the opportunity to share in the Halloween spirit with so many local families." Take a look: Burr OAK Tool names Jason Halling as new president Event details Event: Haunted Alleyway Time: 6 to 7:15 p.m.
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Families pack Pinhook Park for South Bend’s free Treats on the Trail
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — Families gathered at Pinhook Park on Saturday for the City of South Bend’s annual Treats on the Trail event, a free trick-or-treating experience hosted by the Venues Parks & Arts department. The event invited families to dress in Halloween costumes and follow the park...