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Elkhart schools, teachers reach impasse over contract

Elkhart Community Schools and its teachers won’t hit a state deadline of Monday to reach an agreement on a contract for this school year. That’s forced the state to appoint a mediator. Indiana law gives school corporations until Nov. 15, which falls on Saturday this year, to file...

Elkhart, IN · 1d
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Raiders sweep past Brandywine to claim district crown

BRIDGMAN — The Red Arrow Raiders showed the power of being a smart team on Nov. 5 by winning the Division 3 District 77 high school volleyball championship. In just its second year, the co-op squad made up of players from River Valley and New Buffalo high schools won its first district title with an impressive three-set sweep over Niles Brandywine in Bridgman High School’s “Hive.”

Bridgman, MI · 2d
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Michigan DNR tackles invasive crayfish

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investigating an infestation of invasive red swamp crayfish found in Cass County. While colder temperatures are slowing them down, state wildlife officials said the threat is not going away. Native to the southern United States, the crayfish become more active as temperatures rise. The DNR plans to assess the extent of the infestation next spring, when warmer weather makes the crayfish easier to detect. Kathleen Quebedeaux, fisheries biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said the state will have people in the field to learn more as they work toward next steps. "In the spring, we would like to go out and talk with nearby landowners to the found invaded sites, determine how widespread that invasion is in that site in Cass County, and that will kind of determine our options," Quebedeaux said. In September, two dead specimens were found in a private pond near Niles, marking the county's first confirmed detection. Red swamp crayfish have been prohibited in Michigan since 2014, and populations were first detected in the state in 2017. Residents can report suspected sightings and learn more at Michigan.gov/invasives . Invasive red swamp crayfish can damage aquatic vegetation, compete

Cass County, MI · 1d

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Elkhart County planning commission approves data center ordinance

GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - The Elkhart County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to pass an ordinance setting rules for data centers. The proposal now goes to county commissioners for final approval. The ordinance sets land-use rules for data centers, including where they can be built and how they operate.

Elkhart County, IN · 1d
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First Alert: Freezing temperatures Friday & Saturday morning

Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days as Michiana faces its first below-freezing temperatures of the season. Lake-effect snow could bring slushy accumulation to northwest Indiana Friday morning, with showers potentially reaching South Bend and Elkhart on Saturday.

Elkhart, IN · 23h

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Elkhart Community Schools teacher contract negotiations expected to miss deadline; state mediator would intervene

ELKHART, Ind. -- A mediator expected to intervene in the contract negotiations between Elkhart Community Schools and the Elkhart Teacher's Association union. In an email obtained by ABC57 News and confirmed by multiple sources, ETA leaders say the union and the district will not meet the state deadline to finalize a final master contract due to disagreements. Officials say a state-appointed mediator will work with both sides to reach a deal.

Elkhart, IN · 2d

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Raiders know it takes a village to still be playing this late in the year

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. --The regional round is here, and the stakes continue to get even higher! For Northridge first year head coach Luke Amstutz, he couldn't have gotten this far without his coaching staff. They say it takes a village, and in order to get a high school football team this...

Middlebury, IN · 1d

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IFS Coatings Expands U.S. Manufacturing with New Indiana Facility

IFS Coatings has acquired a 100,000-square-foot production facility in Elkhart, Indiana, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint and increasing capacity for powder coatings and metallic finishes. The multimillion-dollar investment will strengthen the company's production and bonding capabilities, with a particular emphasis on expanding its ability to manufacture bonded metallic powder coatings....

Elkhart, IN · 10h

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Return of measles prompts vaccination effort in Elkhart County

More Elkhart County residents are getting vaccinated against measles, after the county has seen its first recorded cases in decades. Elkhart County Health Officer Melanie Sizemore says the count of measles cases was at five, as of Thursday morning. "We had not seen it in quite some time," Sizemore explained. "Our records go back to 2018, shows nothing, and then we have other records that we have looked at that go back to 1991, and we’re not finding anything."

Elkhart County, IN · 1d

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Meet Cruz, the Cuddle-Loving Lap Dog

11-13-2026 — Maria from the Humane Society of Elkhart County introduces Cruz, a friendly two-year-old lap dog who greets everyone with plenty of kisses and cuddles. Know someone doing amazing things? Have an upcoming event or a local business we should feature? Tell us about it! Follow us on social media and send your ideas to HTL@WSBT.com.

Elkhart County, IN · 10h

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Planners ask Warner Vineyards for noise mitigation plan

PAW PAW – At the Thursday, Nov. 5, Village of Paw Paw Planning Commission, commissioners approved a resolution for Warner Vineyards, which operates an outdoor entertainment venue at 706 S. Kalamazoo Street, to have a written noise-mitigation plan submitted to the planning commission by Jan. 31, 2027. Warner Vineyards...

Paw Paw, MI · 2d

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Microsoft plans to build hyperscale data center on former Holy Cross farmland

Microsoft is moving toward vertical construction for a hyperscale data center on 900 acres of land in Granger, Indiana. The Observer spoke with assistant professor Ryan Juskus, a faculty member at the Institute for Social Concerns, who has been working with We Make Indiana to obtain a Fair Share Agreement from Microsoft. We Make Indiana is a faith-based organization that works toward the common good of St. Joseph County. Although Juskus does not represent Notre Dame or the Institute for Social Concerns in his work, he noted that his faith is an important part of his community organizing efforts.

Granger, IN · 1d

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Gallery: Dealers Honored at RVB Top 50 Awards Ceremony

ELKHART, Ind. — The RV industry gathered Wednesday night to honor and celebrate the best of North America’s RV dealers at the annual RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards ceremony, which took place during the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas. The program is designed to showcase...

Elkhart, IN · 1d

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Patrick Industries reports Q3 net income of $21M ahead of merger with LCI Industries

ELKHART, Ind.— Patrick Industries, a component provider for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Housing markets, reported net income of $21 million in its third quarter ended September 27. Year-to-year third quarter sales were nearly identical -- $975 million this year compared to $976 million in 2025. Three of Patrick’s four...

Elkhart, IN · 3d

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St. Joseph County board approves sound wall around Microsoft data center

A 30-foot sound wall is coming to St. Joseph County's Granger neighborhood. It will be built around the Microsoft data center construction on the south side of the Toll Road.

St Joseph County, IN · 1d