Notre Dame, IN Other News

St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in South Bend, Indiana Continues Community Garden

Published   Jun 10, 2024 03:26PM
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in South Bend, Indiana planted vegetables and companion flowers in their community garden, building on the foundation they began last year. This year, they added marigolds, which provide many benefits, including attracting pollinators, deterring pests, and enhancing the growth of companion plants.

The garden is a collaboration with Unity Gardens, an organization that provides food for those in need and brings diverse groups together to grow, harvest, share, and eat healthy ... Read more

Buttigieg plans big fundraising weekend, Victory Fund event

Democrat Pete Buttigieg (BOO'-tuh-juhj) is following up his first presidential debate with a big fundraising weekend, including a New York event with a group that has contributed millions of dollars to openly LGBT candidates.

LGBTQ Victo ... Read more

Buchner returning to Notre Dame football as walk-on WR

Tyler Buchner is returning to Notre Dame football after all. He'll be catching passes this time, though.

Buchner - a former Notre Dame and Alabama quarterback - announced Friday that he's rejoining the Fighting Irish football program and ... Read more

Verbio Commences Expansion to Construct Second Biorefinery i

Verbio Commences Expansion to Construct Second Biorefinery in North America

Verbio continues to advance its growth strategy in the USA. A groundbreaking event took place in South Bend, Indiana, marking the expansion of the ethanol plant ... Read more

Indiana’s school censorship law threatens a small bookstore's future

Published   Jun 08, 2024 05:33PM
An independent bookstore in Indiana is struggling to survive because of challenging conditions created by Republican lawmakers.

In the heart of South Bend, Brain Lair Books is a beloved sanctuary for readers seeking diverse and inclusive literature. Founded by Kathy Burnette in 2018, the independent bookstore has made a name for itself by promoting books that reflect the experiences of marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ + individuals and people of color. However, Burnette told The Advocate in an interview that recent wave ... Read more

Hotel Elkhart Welcomes LeAnn Weiss as New Director of Sales

Elkhart, IN - The Hotel Elkhart, a premier hotel in the heart of Downtown Elkhart, is pleased to announce LeAnn Weiss's appointment as Director of Sales.

With her extensive experience and expertise in the hospitality industry, Weiss will ... Read more

Hammond schools may host ShotSpotter sensors

The city of Hammond is moving ahead with ShotSpotter technology.

Earlier this year, the city announced it had reached an agreement to install the gunshot detection system throughout the city. Now, the Hammond School Board has agreed to a ... Read more

Alum, former US diplomat continues public service by transit

Service to others has always been a cornerstone of Indiana University South Bend alum Les Cornelison’s life calling. After serving in the Marines, Les enrolled at IU South Bend and earned his bachelor’s degree in economics. Upon graduation, he as ... Read more