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An Elkhart woman faces a felony charge after investigators say she dragged a child with her vehicle at a County Road 17 gas station, injuring him.
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ProvidedOrganizers estimate that Jazz Fest’s typical attendance is 15,000 to 20,000, and it’s not unusual to see visitors from up to two dozen states. -
Provided/Elkhart CountyTwo people accused of running an unlicensed childcare home near Goshen say they’ve agreed to stop operating but deny some of the state’s accusations. A hearing on a request for an injunction was held in Elkhart Superior Court on Thursday. -
Jeff Parrott/WVPEThe city of South Bend will host informational sessions on redevelopment of the former Drewrys Brewery site on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Near Northwest Neighborhood Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. -
ProvidedThe city of South Bend says the $10 million project, to narrow Bendix Drive from Voorde Drive to Lathrop Street and add a pedestrian path, is ready to start next year now that federal funding, comprising just over half the cost, has been confirmed. -
Kelly HardyA horse escaped from a property south of the U.S. 20 bypass and started running west in the eastbound lanes. Police credited drivers for not hitting the horse and stopping to safely corral it. -
ProvidedSouth Bend's Juneteenth celebration returns Saturday to LaSalle Park with music, food, vendors and community resources honoring freedom and Black history.
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