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

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

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

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

US ambassador to Vatican Joseph Donnelly steps down

Washington's representative to Holy See plans to return home to Indiana.

US Ambassador to the Holy See Joseph S. Donnelly is stepping down, it was announced Thursday.

“Ambassador Donnelly will leave his post as US Ambassad ... 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 Victory Fund President Annise Parker says she will join Buttigieg at a World Pride campaign event in Brooklyn on Friday "to make a historic special announcement."

Parker said earlier this year the organization expected to endorse the openly gay mayor of South Bend, Indiana. An endorsement wo ... Read more

Indiana’s school censorship law threatens a small bookstor

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 ... Read more

On the record for Nov. 16

Arrests

Seymour

Charles Daniel Newby, 28, Columbus, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, bond pending or no bond required, 12:42 a.m. Tuesday.

Kenneth Lee Ponder, 63, Seymour, sex ... 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