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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...
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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...