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Getting in the weeds to eliminate a nuisance
Can anyone not notice the weeds that populate our community? When driving into South Bend from the north, the south, the east or the west there are weeds everywhere, especially on the median and the sidewalks. Jeff Jarnecke, executive director of Visit South Bend Mishawaka, frequently talks about the thousands of visitors coming to South Bend/Mishawaka for numerous events. Recently, America's Youth on Parade drew cars from more than 20 different states. Each Notre Dame home football game draws more than 80,000 visitors. What do visitors think when they see endless weeds? I am certain there are many high school or college students looking for a summer job who would be more than willing to whack weeds. Where would the revenue come from to pay them? How about assessing fines on drivers who run red lights? The technology is clearly available to identify these reckless drivers. In fact, the revenue from such fines would more than cover the cost of weed control. That means the city would even have funds to plant flowers (not to mention the lives that would be saved)! Jim Wittenbach South Bend Horror show The Democrats fought honorably to prevent the horror show that's playing out before our eyes. The Democrats lost. They lost bad. It was brutal and ugly. Losing hurts. But better to lose with honor than win by lying and appealing to ignorance and bigotry. The moral principle here has been valid for at least two millennia. In the Bible, Jesus asked how it profits a man to gain the whole world if it costs him his soul. He said it twice. He meant it. Now, Trump and his Republican toadies have seized the levers of power and set in motion this toxic, flaming, runaway freight train to hell. And they have no one left to blame now except each other. Dave Coyne Goshen Indiana roads In 2006, Indiana's only toll road was leased to a foreign, private entity to raise money because, apparently, the Toll Road itself was not doing that well enough. The company that rented it went bankrupt, and tolls have about quadrupled — outpacing inflation. In 2017, with House Enrolled Act 1002, we were told, "Indiana now has a sustainable plan to fund roads and bridges for at least … 20 years …Indiana has a fully funded asset management plan for every state-maintained road and bridge ..." It isn't 2037, but now the Indiana government can't afford our roads. It passed the responsibility of creating new toll roads (which don't earn enough money) to unelected officials instead of revoking the broken House Enrolled Act 1002. Gas taxes and toll roads alone don't fairly fund roads because law enforcement and emergency service personnel need good roads to serve everyone — not just drivers. Supplementing road costs with income and property taxes will fill the gaps created and recreated by our modern government, which has a record of doing a horrible job dabbling in distant future financial predictions. Jennifer Reinoehl Granger This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Let's get in the weeds and solve a problem | Letters Solve the daily Crossword
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11-08-2025
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Police identify suspects in 28 vehicle break-ins in 3 hours near Mishawaka apartments
MISHAWAKA — The Mishawaka Police Department identified two people it suspects of being involved in 28 confirmed vehicle break-ins committed Aug. 6. The incidents all occurred in a three-hour period between 9 p.m. and midnight Aug. 6 in downtown Mishawaka, near The Mill at Ironworks Plaza apartment complex. In a Aug. 8 press release, the department said, "Further action is being taken to hold them accountable." On Aug. 11, Investigative Division Chief Timothy Wiley declined to comment on the ages of the suspects and if they were in custody or facing charges. The department released three pictures, Aug. 7, taken from video surveillance in the area, showing multiple people police say they suspect in connection to the crimes as they asked for public assistance in locating them. The department credited video surveillance and community tips for playing a critical role in the investigation. When asked Aug. 7 about the incidents and the safety of their resident's property, a representative at The Mill declined to comment. Email Tribune staff writer Camille Sarabia at csarabia@ This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Mishawaka police credit public with helping ID suspects in 28 break-ins Solve the daily Crossword
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17-07-2025
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Wisconsin football 2026 wide receiver commit to transfer high schools
Wisconsin football class of 2026 wide receiver commit Tayshon Bardo announced on Wednesday that he will be transferring high schools for his senior year. Bardo, who offered his commitment to Luke Fickell's program back on March 11, shared his choice to transfer from Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Elkhart High School in Elkhart, Indiana. The three-star playmaker is now set to catch passes roughly nine miles east of his original stomping grounds. Bardo officially visited Madison the weekend of May 30 and reaffirmed his decision to join UW shortly thereafter. Despite receiving roughly 20 offers from potential suitors scattered across the country, Bardo elected to limit his list of official visits to one: Wisconsin. Before his statement, the Indiana native had official visits scheduled to Cincinnati, USF, Michigan State and Vanderbilt. 247Sports ranks the 6-foot-1 wide receiver as the No. 754 player in the class of 2026, the No. 108 wide receiver and the No. 8 recruit from his home state of Indiana. As of July 16, he and four-star Jayden Petit, who committed on June 26, are the only wide receivers to pledge to Wisconsin's class of 2026. During his junior year at Penn, Bardo tallied 33 receptions for 540 yards and eight touchdowns, including eight punt returns for 92 yards. In his opening contest against Valparaiso, he reeled in four catches for 102 yards and three scores in arguably his most impressive offensive outing of his Penn tenure. Despite receiving nine commitments in June, Wisconsin's class of 2026 ranks No. 53 in the nation and No. 15 in the Big Ten. Pledges from Petit and four-star running back Amari Latimer elevated UW's standing to No. 37 in late June, though the Badgers have been quiet since that date. Contact/Follow on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin recruiting 2026 commit Tayshon Bardo transfer high schools
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13-07-2025
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Notre Dame's Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields visit local children
Notre Dame football players Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields surprised local children at a multi-sport camp at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse in Mishawaka, Indiana on players spent time with the kids playing various sports, including volleyball, basketball and soccer. Price, a running back, and Fields, a transfer wide receiver, helped the kids stay active inside as they stayed dry from the rain. They also helped hand out awards, took photos with the kids and took the time to sign the kids' camp shirts. Advertisement "It's always nice to be able to come out here and support kids in the community," Price said. "We've been doing things like this for the past three, four years. . . it's a very exciting time." Notre Dame opens the 2025 college football season at Miami on Sunday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium (ABC). It will mark the 28th meeting between the two programs, with the Fighting Irish owning a record of 18-8-1 in the all-time series against the Hurricanes. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Advertisement Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame's Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields surprise kids at camp
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01-07-2025
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Plan your detours! 10 significant road projects in the South Bend area this summer
Road construction kicks into high gear in the summer time as local government undertakes street projects to make repairs and improve overall road safety. The Tribune compiled a list of significant road projects — some lasting months —determined by the size, length and cost of the project. These projects don't include standard street pavings, including 12 in Mishawaka and over 90 in South Bend, that typically take a week or less. Here's what to know about summer road projects in the St. Joseph County area. ● Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape Project When: Now to end of September Cost: $3.2 million In this two-phrase project, new curbs and sidewalks, new water main and storm sewers, new lighting, landscaping and street resurfacing will be coming to Mishawaka Avenue between Longfellow and Emerson avenues. Phase one — expected to end in early August — focuses on the south side of Mishawaka Avenue while phase two — expected to end in early August — focuses on north Mishawaka Avenue. During construction, Mishawaka Avenue will be reduced to one westbound lane with cross streets and the eastbound Mishawaka Avenue ramp from Eddy Street/State Road 23 closed. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to Sample Street to Lincoln Way East to Twyckenham Drive. ● Ewing Avenue When: Now to end of July Cost: $1.3 million In phase one, Ewing Avenue from Gertrude Street to Kemble Avenue will be closed through early June to install a new 10-foot multipurpose path and curbs on the south side of Ewing Avenue, raised intersections and pedestrian safety bumpouts at the Walker Field shelter house and at Webster and Walnut streets, and a new pedestrian and bicycle entrance to Rum Village Park. Motorists are advised to take Dubail and Prairie avenues as detours. In phase two, projected to be complete by the end of July, a new staircase and ramp connection to Rum Village Park will be installed. The city hopes construction improvements to Ewing Avenue will improve safety and to serve as a connector between Walker Field and Rum Village Park. ● Ireland Road and Ironwood Drive intersection When: Now to early July Cost: $1.8 million The construction, divided into six phases, includes full reconstruction of the pavement, curb realignment and upgraded traffic signals. The project, which is entering its fifth phase, will work on the southeast corner of the intersection. Each phase is expected to take 21 days with weather permitting. The city announces details of each phase as it begins. During phase five of construction, northbound traffic on Ironwood Drive will not be able to turn right onto Ireland Road. Rather, a detour will direct traffic north on Ironwood Drive, east on Lincoln Way East, then south on Church Street to reconnect with Ireland Road. ● Cedar Street bridge closures When: Now to early July Cost: $7.9 million The Cedar Street bridge refurbishments are part of phase one of the riverwalk expansion by connecting the north and south sides of the riverwalk. Construction includes new decking, a widened multi-use pathway, constructing a pathway under the bridge with stair access from Edgewater Drive, a new connection to Marvin's Garden, upgraded lighting and railing, a flashing pedestrian crossing at Cedar Street and St. Joseph County bridge maintenance. In phase two, the bridge will close April 1 and reopen in September 2025. Traffic is directed to the Main Street bridge using Lincolnway East and Mishawaka Avenue. ● Cleveland and Beech roads roundabout When: June 9 to October Cost: $3,491,555, with 80% paid for by the federal government and 20% locally In the relocation of NIPSCO, construction crews will construct a roundabout, which will close the intersection for a few months. Motorists should expect delays along Cleveland Road, between Buckeye Road and Ash Road, and along with Beech Road, from the south end of the bridge over the Toll Road to 500 to 700 feet south of Cleveland Road. ● Rehabilitation of Mayflower Road bridge When: Now to end of 2025, mid-2026 Cost: Rail line bridge — $5,278,000, with 80% paid for by the federal government and 20% locally; Ardmore Trail bridge — $2,224,000 Mayflower Road, from Fillmore Road to Edison Road, is closed due the rehabilitation of two bridges being built simultaneously, The Tribune's reporting partners at WNDU-TV said. One bridge rehabilitation is over the South Shore Line — ran by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District — and Norfolk Southern railroad line and will be completed by the end of 2025. A second bridge rehabilitation is over Ardmore Trail and is projected to be completed by mid-2026. Mayflower Road is closed to traffic until both bridges are completed. ● Main Street Bridge and Indiana Toll Road Preservation Project When: Now to October Cost: $2.38 million In phase one of a two-phase project, the northbound lanes of Main Street are closed between Indian Ridge Boulevard and University Drive over the Indiana Toll Road as the Main Street bridge undergoes preventative maintenance. For a detour, Grape Road can be accessed at University Drive or Douglas Road for north and south travel. When the northbound lanes reopen sometime in July, the southbound lanes will close until the project is completed in mid-October. ● Edison Road gravity sewer and road replacement When: June 2 to mid-2026 Cost: $8 million Edison Road, from Smilax Road to Larrison Drive, will be closed from June 2 to the end of 2025. In an effort to provide utilities to the Indiana Enterprise Center area — east of New Carlisle and west of South Bend — the project will provide municipal utilities water and sewer as well as private utilities American Electric Power gas and fiber. While a sewer is being installed, the road will be widened to add a center turn lane from Larrison Drive to Smilax Road. Drivers can utilize Walnut Road between U.S. 20 and Edison Road for detour. The Indiana Department of Transportation will is continuing expansion and restructuring projects on roads it maintains. ● Indiana 2 and Larrison Boulevard resurfacing When: Now to mid-November Cost: $29.22 million The expansion of the intersection at Indiana 2 and Larrison Boulevard is continuing a repaving project to accommodate extra traffic impacted by the electric vehicle battery plant construction northwest of the intersection. The Tribune previously reported that Indiana 2's repaving and the intersection improvements will continue through late November, but won't result in any full closures of the highway with at least one lane open in each direction. The total cost includes the resurfacing from the U.S. 20/Indiana-2 dogbone interchange to the U.S. 20/31 bypass and a small structure replacement within that section. Improvements were also made to intersection of State Road 2 and Larrison Road. ● Indiana 23 pipe lining project When: June 9 to June 27 Cost: $474,848 The right lane of Indiana 23, between U.S. 20 and New Energy Drive, will be closed for a pipe lining project. Email Tribune staff writer Camille Sarabia at csarabia@ This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: What to know about 10 large road projects in South Bend this summer
