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South Bend Tribune
American fare, live music, loyal customers keep Phoenix soaring
MISHAWAKA — On Sept. 5, 1872, a fire that began in a barn along the alley of West Second Street in Mishawaka took out 49 buildings in downtown Mishawaka and 82 businesses — totaling $140,000, or the equivalent of $3.4 million today, in damages. The fire marked a somber yet resilient time for the Mishawaka community, and from those ashes rose the Phoenix Building on Main Street and Lincolnway. Constructed in 1873 by John Niles, Henry Niles, Joseph Burt and Buford Holcomb, the three-story brick building served the city as an Opera House, First National Bank of Mishawaka and the Century Club — a social club and community space. Well over a century later, it holds the Phoenix Bar & Grill , an American fare bar with history placed on the walls and a thirst for live music. It also just happens to be one of the only establishments in the Michiana area where a customer can enjoy a cigarette and a sandwich at the same time. From vacant to vibrant Owned by Rich Kelly, the Phoenix building was transformed into the bar it is today in 2001, years after Kelly’s father, Don, bought it. The restaurant officially opened in
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La Casa de Amistad Hosts Day of the Dead Family Festival
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — La Casa de Amistad hosted a family festival celebrating Día de Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead. The traditional holiday in Mexico and Latino communities is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have died. Families keep their...
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Warsaw Theatre Brings “Clue: High School Edition” To The Performing Arts Center
This weekend, people can see Warsaw Theatre’s “Clue: High School Edition” at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. Cast members are split into two productions: the Witty Cast and the Clever Cast. Blaine Jenkins, who is playing Mr. Green in the Clever Cast, said “Clue: High School Edition”...
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ABC57's Siara Carpenter stopped by Haunted Halloween Hustle in Goshen
GOSHEN, Ind. -- The Haunted Halloween Hustle walk/run is taking place on the Pumpkinvine Trail on Halloween. Attendees can participate in the 1 mile, 3 miles, 5 miles, 10k, and the half-marathon courses. There will also be a costume contest. All proceeds will benefit Community 321. For more information, click...
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Crowds brave ‘Blackout Night’ at South Bend neighborhood haunted house
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - As jack-o’-lanterns flicker out and trick-or-treat buckets quiet down across Michiana, another spooky season is officially in the books. On Halloween night, crowds gathered at Salem’s Haunted House, a homemade attraction set right in the heart of a South Bend neighborhood. The community...
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Martin's Super Markets to change store hours starting Nov. 1
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Martins Super Market announced their updated hours of operations at its locations across Michiana beginning Sunday, Nov.1. Under the updated schedule, stores will open at their regular morning times but will close earlier in the evening, with locations previously open until midnight now closing at 10 p.m.
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This Massive Garden Center In Indiana Is Basically A Nature Lover’s Amusement Park
There’s a place in Elkhart, Indiana, where a simple trip to buy a tomato plant turns into a full-blown adventure you didn’t see coming. Linton’s Enchanted Gardens isn’t just a garden center. It’s the kind of place that makes you forget you had a to-do list....
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The 3863 Venue Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Show Event Space
PIERCETON - The 3863 Venue held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce to show off their event space in Pierceton on Friday, Oct. 30. The owner of 3863 Venue and marketing manager for the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce, Sarah McClanahan, operates the venue to host weddings, corporate events, baby showers and more. Found at the Old Train Depot, 115 E. Market St., Pierceton, The 3863 can host up to 50 to 60 people, with a maximum capacity of 125.
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Meet Rafiki, a 2nd Chance Pet looking for a forever home
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - This week’s 2nd Chance Pet is Rafiki, a 2 1/2-year-old dog looking for his forever home. Matt Russell from the Humane Society of St. Joseph County joined 16 News Now to introduce Rafiki. Watch the video above to learn more and see if he could be a good fit for your home.
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Nationally Acclaimed Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts Announces Search For Executive Director
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts has announced the search for an executive director who will help lead the organization through its next chapter of growth. The executive director will work in close partnership with Wagon Wheel Executive Artistic Director Scott Michaels with both leaders reporting directly to the Board of Directors and sharing executive authority for the overall health and mission of the organization, according to a provided news release.
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Crowds brave ‘Blackout Night’ at South Bend neighborhood haunted house
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South Bend Haunted House Collects Donations for Pet Refuge
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A South Bend neighborhood haunted house is bringing Halloween scares to the community while raising donations for animals in need. “What Lurks on Lexington” was created by a resident on Lexington Avenue as a way to give people something fun to do during the pandemic. Since then, the attraction has grown, offering visitors a hands-on haunted house experience with a charitable twist.