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Crews extinguish house fire near Walkerton
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Emergency crews are working to determine what caused a house fire this morning near Walkerton. Crews were called to a home on US-6 just west of town. Officials say nobody was home when the fire started and there are no injuries. According to our...
Blood drive at Plymouth Medical Center May 14
PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- The Saint Joseph Health System is working with the South Bend Medical Foundation to host a mobile blood drive on May 14. The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. - 3p.m. at the Plymouth Medical Center at 1915 Lake Ave. "Blood donations play a vital...
Missing Person: Have you seen Steven J. Miller?
The Elkhart Police Department is looking for information on missing 63-year-old, Steven J. Miller. He was last heard from on April 5, 2024 in the Elkhart/South Bend area. If you have any information, please contact Det. Hauser with the Elkhart Police Department at 574-389-4797.
Traffic restrictions start on Indiana 2 with repaving, expansion of Larrison intersection
SOUTH BEND — Work has begun on an expansion of the intersection of Indiana 2 and Larrison Boulevard to accommodate extra traffic that’s expected for the electric vehicle battery plant that’s being built just northwest of the intersection. St. Joseph County is chipping in $1.7 million to...
Completion of Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center one step closer
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The City of South Bend is one step closer to finishing the new Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center on Linden Avenue!. Mayor James Mueller stated, "We're marking a milestone in the Dr. Martin Luther King Dream Center Project, a $25 million project here on the west side. And we're doing it by signing the last piece of steel that will go on to the center…. this is a major transformational project here on the west side of the city and it's going to have a huge impact in our community."
Unfair labor claim filed against Notre Dame
On Thursday afternoon, the Associated Press reported the filing of an unfair labor complaint against the University of Notre Dame, calling out the school’s classification of its college athletes as “student-athletes” rather than employees. A California-based group that calls itself the College Basketball Players Association filed the complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.
Troubled addiction treatment centers in Indiana can apply to reopen after settlement with state
INDIANAPOLIS — Three addiction recovery centers that were forced to shut down by the state of Indiana will now get a second chance. 13News has learned state regulators have reached a settlement agreement with Landmark Recovery that could allow those troubled recovery centers to get recertified. Landmark closed its...
Michiana teen paralyzed in 2021 crash continues road to recovery
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A Michiana teenager continues on the road to recovery a little more than three years since she was in an auto accident that left her paralyzed. The accident happened in St. Joseph County in February of 2021. Giuliana Mendez was 13 at the time of...
Buchanan Public Safety Director announces retirement
BUCHANAN — As his 40 year career in law enforcement draws to a close, Buchanan Public Safety Director Tim Ganus said it will be his co-workers that he will miss the most. “I will miss the people here the most,” Ganus said. “It’s like family here. In a smaller department, you are a family … […] The post Buchanan Public Safety Director announces retirement appeared first on Leader Publications.
Niles High School students network with local professionals
NILES, Mich. - Niles High School students had a chance to dream about their futures Thursday. It was College and Career Day for the Vikings, who had a chance to network with 55 volunteers representing a wide range of professions. Michael Chisonga, a senior at Niles High School, stated "I...
Taking a closer look at mental health among the Hispanic population in Michiana
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. --Groups in Michiana are putting mental health first for many Hispanic immigrants especially in Elkhart County. The Mental Health Summit brought together experts, advocates and community members, helping more than 150 people. The central focus was to deepen understanding of the mental health needs among Hispanic immigrants...
Meow Mission teams with PetSmart for "Cram the Van" food drive
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Meow Mission is holding a “Cram the Van” Food Drive next Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Bend PetSmart South Bend on East Ireland Road. The Meow Mission is located in St. Joseph County and is an...
Two marijuana dispensaries receive final SLU approvals
NEW BUFFALO — The New Buffalo Township Board approved two final special land use permits for adult-use marihuana retail establishments during its April 15 regular meeting. OK’d were SLU permits for CSAB Green LLC (at 11235 M-239 near the intersection with Wilson Road, where the dispensary will operate as King of Budz and was slated to open April 16 according to the company website); and for JARS Ventures (JARS Cannabis – New Buffalo at 19799 U.S. 12, the former site of the Lazy Perch restaurant near the state line, also scheduled to open on April 16).
South Bend offers new athletic program for elementary students
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — South Bend Schools plans to offer athletics to students who attend elementary schools. The program will be for kids in second through fifth grade. The athletic program will be offered by the district to each South Bend elementary school encouraging friendly rivalry and team camaraderie as they compete against one another.
SEMCO warns of scammers targeting utility customers
NILES — SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company has received reports that scammers are using the internet to post false information about SEMCO’s 800 number and offering quick and easy bill payment set up. In some cases, customers called the false 800 number and provided payment information enabling the scammers to deduct funds from customers’ bank accounts. If […] The post SEMCO warns of scammers targeting utility customers appeared first on Leader Publications.
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