A group of homeowners on Elmwood Avenue on Mishawaka's southern edge are asking the St. Joseph County Council to close off their street with a barrier because cut-through traffic has grown so much in recent years.
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Jon L. HendricksOfficials with Notre Dame's Veldman Family Psychology Clinic say they're excited for its potential to boost research while also meeting mental health care needs in the South Bend community. -
The Window/goshenwindow.orgThe Window had hoped to fully reopen this coming Monday, after a pause to try to stabilize its finances. While it’s raised more than $130,000, the organization says it needs $300,000 to reopen sustainably. -
provided/Elkhart Environmental CenterThis Saturday, community volunteers will work with city staff to plant about 100 trees along Oakdale Drive, Southdale Drive and Christian Avenue. -
Jeff Parrott/WVPE/Jeff Parrott/WVPESt. Joseph County Commissioners President Carl Baxmeyer says commissioners are looking for a law firm outside of the county to objectively review whether they should fire economic development director Bill Schalliol and area plan director Shawn Klein, over citizen complaints about their handling of recent development proposals in rural areas. -
screenshot from Access LaPorte County Media YouTube videoUnder a proposed resolution, $2.5 million dollars would go to the police and fire departments, while $500,000 would be used to help residents struggling to pay their water and sewer bills. -
Provided/Benton Harbor Area SchoolsBenton Harbor Area Schools has approved a contract for Interim Superintendent Keith Sanders, who officially takes over July 25 following the resignation of Simone Griffin.
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