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What’s recently happened? Summer camps are always very fun and exciting, but they are also both physically and mentally exerting. Granger Community Church (GCC) recently hired its first ever Camp Staff.  Camp Staff were selected by the Camp...

What’s recently happened? The St. Joseph County Fair was back in town from June 30 to July 8 with food, rides, games, and fun! Established in 1841, the 4-H Fair has been an annual tradition for families and friends to come together for a good time....

Al Guillen has dedicated his life to helping others. He has been helping others through countless different occupations and extra activities throughout his lifetime. On a snowy February of 1967, Guillen was drafted into the U.S. Army. This was...

What's recently happened? In the South Bend Community School District (SBCSC), there are six high schools: Washington High School, Riley High School, John Adams High School, Clay High School, Rise Up Academy, and South Bend Virtual School. Although...

In August 2020, Louie Maldonado, a resident of Michigan City, went in for a colonoscopy after noticing he was starting to have stomach issues. It was then that it was determined he was indeed having problems, and Maldonado was diagnosed with stage...

What’s recently happened? On June 8, the John Adams High School Class of ‘23 was recognized as it walked across the stage to receive high school diplomas, including over 200 diplomas which held academic honors and technical honors. The Class of...

What’s recently happened? Penn High School (PHS) hosted co-ed volleyball intramurals for students ninth - 12th grade every year during the month of May.  Teams could be co-ed and consisted of five girls and five boys, where only two current...

Weldon Crisman has never taken a moment for granted, and at 95 years old, he’s still looking for the next adventure on the horizon. Crisman was born in the Miller area in 1928 and moved out to the country off of Lincoln Highway when he was young....

After going through an annual mammogram, Stacy Maugans found out that she had an aggressive breast cancer. Doctors found it early, meaning that the cancer was treatable. Maugans had stage one breast cancer, having three different types of tumor...

What’s recently happened? The John Adams High School Eagles have successfully swept away the crowd in their outstanding strive and diligence in their sports. The John Adams Track and Field team took home the first place trophy in their city meet....