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Section of Ironwood drive to be closed starting May 8
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend will be closing the southbound lane, and the center turn lane of Ironwood Drive, from Bader to Cedar Streets starting Wednesday, May 8 for a water service line repair. The city says southbound traffic will detour west on Corby Boulevard, south...
Need a Mother’s Day gift idea? Consider ‘Lightning Laundry’ at Ziker Cleaners
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’ve got to tell you about a new service mothers may be interested in at Ziker Cleaners. It’s called “Lightning Laundry.” Ziker will do any laundry that you put in your washer and dryer at home that can be washed, dried, and folded.
Community, family remember historic Ramona Roller Rink after fire
SISTER LAKES, Mich. (WNDU) - Fire crews battled a fierce building blaze at Ramona Roller Rink on Tuesday evening. Firefighters from several local departments were called to the rink just after 6 p.m. on reports of a working commercial fire to the nearly 100-year-old building. It will not only be...
Shabazz wins Democratic County Council District D primary on message of community
SOUTH BEND — Jenn Shabazz won the contested Democratic primary for the St. Joseph County Council District D. Unofficial vote totals Tuesday night put her ahead of Jason Piontek by a margin of 788 to 562 votes. Shabazz, surrounded by her family, friends and campaigners at her home Tuesday...
Indiana students share why they’re taking a ‘gap year’
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) – Many of this year’s high school graduates already know what lies ahead after they have their diploma in hand. Some will go straight to college, others will go into the workforce. There is a growing number of students who are taking a year off or a gap year.
First-ever 'Community and Career Fun Fair' for New Prairie United School Corporation
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. -New Prairie United School Corporation announced its first-ever "Community and Career Fun Fair", set to take place on Thursday, May 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at New Prairie Middle School. Organizers say the event is open to students, parents, and community members looking to explore...
Suspect arrested in November 2023 homicide at gas station in South Bend
SOUTH BEND — A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a November 2023 homicide in South Bend. According to a press release from the South Bend Police Department, Carl Shelton Sr., 50, was shot on Nov. 24, 2023, at a gas station in the 3600 block of McKinley Avenue.
Figg secures GOP County Council District F nomination with win over Verash
Randall Figg won the Republican nomination for St. Joseph County Council District F over Kris Verash in Tuesday's primary election. Unofficial results from the county with all precincts reporting showed that Figg had 1,807 votes to 1,024 for Verash. Figg, the incumbent for the District F seat on the council,...
Local FOP holding tribute to fallen officers May 17
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 36 in South Bend has announced it will hold its annual tribute and memorial service to fallen officers will be at 7:30 p.m. on May 17 at the South Bend Police Station. "Police officers throughout our nation serve with pride...
Buchanan mayor says recall election makes city look like a "circus"
The recall petition needed 380 valid signatures to go forward. Organizers ended up collecting 532, although only 392 were verified. The reason for the recall lies with former City Manager Ben Eldridge and his suspension last November, which organizers opposed. But Denison said this suspension was justified after allegations were...
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