South Bend Mayor James Mueller has through Thursday to sign or veto a common council measure calling on the city to pause its work on the Midwest Continental Divide Trail project.
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The St. Joseph County Health Department sprayed to kill mosquitoes around the Mishawaka wastewater treatment plant this week and plans to spray near the South Bend plant next week, only at dark. -
ProvidedGo-karts will once again take over the streets of downtown Elkhart. The annual Elkhart Grand Prix is this Friday and Saturday. -
Matt Cashore/Matt Cashore/University of Notre DameThe University of Notre Dame's Institute for Social Concerns invites the public to an event Thursday at 5 p.m. celebrating a new mural by South Bend native Oscar Joyo depicting four noted figures from the city's west side. -
Potawatomi Zoo Executive Director Josh Sisk says Indiana Michigan Power's Branch to Browse program has been a win-win for both organizations. -
The artists for Downtown South Bend's 2026 Mural Mania wrapped up their work Monday. Organizers are seeking donations to pay some unexpected costs. -
city of Goshen/goshen.in.govA summertime destination in Goshen will soon be removed. On Monday, the city will start demolition of the Shanklin Pool.
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