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Stretch Your $25 At This Massive Michigan Flea Market That Bargain Lovers Absolutely Swear By
Nobody ever walked out of Reits Flea Market in Paw Paw, Michigan feeling like they wasted their morning, and that’s not an accident. This is a place that takes the concept of a good deal seriously, and it shows in every single aisle. Pulling up to Reits on a...
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Amazon Flex drivers help Elkhart station meet next-day delivery demand
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Amazon has expanded from one daily Flex dispatch window to four at its Elkhart delivery station, giving customers until around 8 p.m. to place an order and still get it the next day — instead of the old noon cutoff. Every week, hundreds of thousands...
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A look inside the Niles mansion competing for ‘Scariest House in America’
Just off Bond Street in Niles, the Beeson Mansion is competing for the title of “Scariest House in America.” WNDU got a sneak peek inside to see what makes the home so spooky — and to hear the stories its owners say they’ve experienced firsthand.
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From Factory Floors to Fast Fixes: How an Indiana Man Transformed a Crisis into Opportunity
In the heart of Warsaw, Indiana, Chans Cochran has found a way to turn adversity into opportunity, creating a business that has quickly become a staple for fast, affordable, and reliable home repairs. In 2023, after years of being a "swingman" in the bustling RV factory industry, Chans faced an unexpected turning point. As the RV factories began shutting their doors, leaving hundreds unemployed, Cochran saw not just a personal crisis, but a chance to build something of his own. "I decided to create something that could really help people," he reflects, and so Handyman OPEN 24/7 was born.
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312 at The Cascade to rise in coming months, eyeing late 2027 opening
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — 312 at The Cascade is taking shape with a 170-foot tower crane now in place as developers prepare to build the eight-story project. The $50 million development is one of the latest investments along South Bend’s East Bank. The project is one of several major investments underway.
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Rochester Man, Grandfather Compete In Corn Husking Events
ROCHESTER – Gage Richard first started competing in corn husking events with his grandfather when he was eight years old. After winning his age category in state competition that first year 13 years ago, the Rochester man and his grandfather, Ted Richard, also of Rochester, are still corn husking competitively.
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$30M Regional Development Loan Fund For South Bend, Elkhart Region Nears Launch
SOUTH BEND – A $30 million revolving loan fund intended to support economic development across the South Bend and Elkhart region could begin operating by the end of November, with loan approvals expected to start in early 2027. The Northern Indiana Regional Development Authority has finalized its agreement with...
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Running A Made-To-Order Furniture Manufacturer
In 1990, Polywood was the first to create outdoor furniture from recycled plastics. Now, the Syracuse, Indiana-based manufacturer has evolved to create customized pieces on a made-to-order basis. “I don’t believe in filling warehouses with inventory that people might want,” said CEO Brady Maller in conversation with Chief Executive. Instead,...
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RVWA Highlights Finalists for Industry Trailblazers Award
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has announced the finalists for its prestigious annual awards, pulling from an impressive pool of 50+ applications. The winner will be announced at the Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 15, during the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium. “The Educational Symposium stands as a...
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19 Small Towns Where Monthly Costs Surprise New Retirees
Retirement budgeting spreadsheets tend to assume a national average that few small towns actually charge. Recent cost-of-living studies comparing rent, everyday expenditures, livability, and other measures across smaller American communities keep turning up the same pattern: some towns with fewer than 10,000 residents can run well below the costs retirees may expect from better-known cities. ... Read more
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“It’s Heartbreaking”: Lafayette building faces potential demolition following $20M fire damage
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Redevelopment Commission is now weighing demolition as a real possibility if a new buyer doesn't step up soon. City officials say the State Fire Marshal is leading the investigation and confirmed to us today that they are treating the cause as human action rather than an accidental act of nature.
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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...