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South Bend Mayor James Mueller again criticized the council's bill calling for a pause of the Midwest Continental Divide Trail project. Mueller said he looks forward to working on the project which is still years away from "a shovel."
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St. Joseph County Council Republicans are asking Amazon to give back some property tax breaks but a leading Democrat accuses them of political posturing. -
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Michael Gallenberger/WVPEThe city of Elkhart cut the ribbon Saturday on the newly renamed Edith Pasley Park. -
Mishawaka Parks Superintendent Phil Blasko says overgrown invasive species are ruining views along the riverwalk but prior contractors have cleared the good along with the bad, and it's risky work on a steep incline. -
Provided/Bristol Innovation Park"The petitioner on August 3 submitted a letter to the town requesting that the application be withdrawn from the council’s consideration,” said Bristol Town Attorney Alex Bowman. -
provided/Citizens' Climate Lobby - South Bend/Elkhart Area chapterFollowing last month’s wildfires, local advocates are calling on federal lawmakers to protect funding for the U.S. Forest Service.
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