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Fraternal Order of Police Lodge honors 16 fallen officers
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Every day, officers wear their uniforms and walk out the door not knowing whether they may return home. It is nearly halfway through 2024, and 59 officers across the U.S. have died in the line of duty. On Friday, it marked the end of National...
Journeyman Distillery Shares Summer Drinks
Journeyman Distillery's Bill Welter and Greg Winget share summer drinks for you to enjoy. The Cherry OCG, their most-awarded and best-selling product, includes apples, cider, Journeyman Rye Whiskey, and Montmorency cherries. The other drink of choice is a limited batch they call Kissing Cousins. It's made in partnership with St....
Gambler wins $500K jackpot from $5 bet on Southwest Michigan slot machine
NEW BUFFALO, MI -- A lucky gambler took home more than a half-million dollars in winnings after a $5 bet hit a big jackpot, Four Winds Casinos announced. A visitor from Schaumburg, Illinois, won a $536,614.25 progressive jackpot on April 28 while playing a Dollar Storm Wild Ninja slot machine at Four Winds New Buffalo, 1111 Wilson Road.
Homespun Spring Artisan Market features more than 100 area vendors
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The Homespun Spring Artisan Market returns to the area this weekend. More than 100 booths will feature handmade and vintage items, artwork, plants and more from area business owners. There will also be live musicians and food trucks. The event kicks off at 9...
New hires, retirement celebrated in Chikaming
HARBERT — The Chikaming Township Board approved the hiring of new police officers while bidding a fond farewell to Assistant Fire Chief David Oldenburg during its May 9 regular meeting. Fire Chief Allen Weich said Oldenburg was somebody he looked up to and was influenced by from his earliest...
Niles Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for The Embers
NILES — A new business was officially welcomed into the community Tuesday afternoon. The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce and other community members gathered to celebrate The Embers at Signal Point, 1487 Signal Point, Niles, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owned by Kim Putney, Hunter Putney and Carli Putney of Sugarellas Catering, The Embers at Signal […] The post Niles Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for The Embers appeared first on Leader Publications.
The La Porte Activity Center for Older Adults: A hub of connection and engagement for local seniors
The La Porte Activity Center for Older Adults (ACOA), located in Downtown La Porte within Northwest Health complex at Heritage Place, stands as a beacon of connection for the local elderly community. The City of La Porte took partnership with La Porte Parks and Recreation Department for ACOA after the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Supervisor Cindy Polito, ACOA offers a wide range of resources and activities designed to combat isolation, promote engagement and empower elders to embrace modern technology and services.
Federal funds to help Michigan school adopt solar power—and save millions of dollars
A grant from the US Department of Agriculture will help a small, rural school district in southwest Michigan save millions of dollars to put back into local public education. MICHIGAN—About three years ago, Adam Schaller stopped receiving electric bills at his family-owned diecast company in southwest Michigan. Nowadays, they send him checks.
After Tuesday's torrential rain, more downpours possible Thursday
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The rain finally cleared out Wednesday afternoon across Michiana, if only for a moment. May has been filled with showers in South Bend, with at least a trace of rain recorded for more than 70 percent of the month. And for some stuck in Tuesday's...
Softball Recap: New Prairie's loss ends five-game winning streak at home
New Prairie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 9-2 to the Lakeshore Lancers. New Prairie was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lakeshore apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
1st annual 'Bark for Life of Michiana'
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The American Cancer Society and Relay for Life of Michiana held the first annual “Bark for Life.”. Bark for Life is a canine event to fight cancer. It empowers dog caregivers, dog cancer fighters and survivors, and the community to take a stand...
Michiana Eats: The Lodge Café at the Potawatomi Zoo
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The spring season is in full swing at the Potawatomi Zoo. Melissa Stephens stopped by to check out one of the brand-new attractions: The Lodge Café. The menu includes specialty burgers, sandwiches, pizza, dessert and more. “It’s the first time we’ve ever had anything...
New Buffalo board hears report on School Resource Officer program
NEW BUFFALO — School Resource Officer Deputy Rick Edgerle recently celebrated one year at New Buffalo Elementary, and he gave a report on his service and the SRO program during the May 13 New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education meeting. Edgerle has spent over 20 years in law...
2 Indiana Banks Win Statewide Award for Commitment to Community
Alliance Bank, Francesville, and Horizon Bank, Michigan City, have been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Awards for outstanding community service performed during 2023. Alliance Bank won the category of banks with assets below $500 million. Investing in the communities the bank serves is one of...
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