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South Bend community to pray for peace on Sunday night
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Community members will be standing together against all forms of hate and violence on Sunday night in South Bend. A “Community Prayer for a Peace Rally” will begin at 5 p.m. in front of the Morris Civic Auditorium (211 N. Michigan Street). Lynn...
Dinosaurs, chocolate, a pub: Indiana's newest destination. Get an exclusive look today.
SOUTH BEND ― Mark Tarner isn’t above getting dirty in order to help push the Indiana Dinosaur Museum complex closer to the finish line. With an anticipated opening in early July, workers have been busy throughout the property on the west side of the city putting the finishing touches on the dinosaur museum exhibits while also installing candy-making equipment in the adjacent South Bend Chocolate Co. building. ...
Former Mayor Jerry Miller laid to rest
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- This morning, June 6, former Mayor of South Bend Jerry Miller was laid to rest at Southlawn Cemetery. His funeral was held at Saint Mathew Cathedral in South Bend with family greeting guests at 9 a.m. "We're here today to offer supplications prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings...
South Bend plans a makeover for Michigan Street
SOUTH BEND, Ind.-- Downtown South Bend hosted First Fridays, with thousands coming downtown for a "Kid's Night Out" block party on Michigan Street. It puts a bow on South Bend's Design Week, the community's opportunity to offer input for the 2045 downtown comprehensive plan. Willow Wetherall, executive director for DTSB,...
Juneteenth to be celebrated with events in South Bend and Elkhart
Juneteenth derives its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth” and is a federal holiday celebrated on the anniversary of the order issued on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. The Michiana community offers a variety of celebrations to commemorate the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.
Indiana’s school censorship law threatens a small bookstore's future
An independent bookstore in Indiana is struggling to survive because of challenging conditions created by Republican lawmakers. In the heart of South Bend, Brain Lair Books is a beloved sanctuary for readers seeking diverse and inclusive literature. Founded by Kathy Burnette in 2018, the independent bookstore has made a name for itself by promoting books that reflect the experiences of marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color. However, Burnette told The Advocate in an interview that recent waves of book bans and censorship in schools have put the bookstore’s future in jeopardy.
City Of South Bend - Diversity And Inclusion
The City of South Bend is such a special community because of its culture. It is the melting pot of northern Indiana. Cynthia Simmons joined Justin on the couch to talk about big projects the city is working on highlighted by diversity and inclusion. To learn more about the City of South Bend, log on to southbendin.gov or call the city office at 574-233-0311.
St. Joseph County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in St. Joseph County listed for $274,750 in May, up 10.8% from the previous month's $247,925, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price decreased 11% from $308,675. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in St. Joseph County,...
‘Fridays by the Fountain’ returns to downtown South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Fridays by the Fountain is back in downtown South Bend!. The annual summer concert series kicked off this morning at the Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza outside the Morris Performing Arts Center with music from the Irish band Kennedy’s Kitchen. The series is in its...
UPDATE: I&M solves missing water puzzle at Elkhart Hydroelectric Facility
UPDATE: At around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Indiana Michigan Power announced that water levels have returned to normal summer pool at the Elkhart Hydroelectric Facility after unexpectedly dropping six inches from its normal summer operating level overnight. "During that period the facility was still within its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission...
Mishawaka Parks and Rec kicks off its free summer concert series
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - The Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department kicked off its free summer concert series at Central Park on Thursday night. The annual series is a family-friendly event and features local artists. Tonight’s band was Hideous Business. The shows are all free to attend and take place...
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