St. Joseph County

Did you know the founder of New Carlisle was a world-famous circus performer? Local author Aaron Helman’s new book, “An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County,” explores that and other interesting pieces of local history.

The St. Joseph County VA Clinic in Mishawaka is being renamed in honor of late Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Jimtown).

A 21-mile memorial walk is planned for this Sunday in St. Joseph County to remember and honor those killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

The St. Joseph County Department of Health says it has identified West Nile Virus in mosquitoes found in northeastern Mishawaka, but that no human infections have currently been found among county residents.

St. Joseph County is reporting its first case of monkeypox, according to a Tuesday news release from the health department.

St. Joseph County is in the process of developing a new comprehensive plan, and county officials are seeking community input.

The Elkhart & Western Railroad Company recently received more than $2.6 million in federal funding to modernize its infrastructure and improve track safety and capacity.

Ninety percent of county residents are seeing increases in assessed value — meaning their property tax rates may go up — and the red-hot housing market may be to blame.

St. Joseph County officials are asking members of the public to report whether they hear their nearest emergency siren during the system’s upcoming monthly test.

Earlier this month, St. Joseph County officials created a new code enforcement division for unincorporated parts of the county — and enforcement begins this Friday.