News across Greater South Bend

S&P Global Calls AM General’s Outlook Negative, Lowers Credit Rating
S&P Global has downgraded AM General from a B- credit rating to CCC and called its outlook negative.

Mishler Celebrates Fully Funding Pre-1996 Teachers’ Retirement Fund
The Pre-1996 Teachers' Retirement Fund will be fully funded nearly 10 years ahead of schedule, said state Sen. Ryan Mishler, Republican of Mishawaka, chair of the Senate committee on appropriations, in a news release issued Sept. 24.

INDOT project update – State Road 2 and Larrison Boulevard / Strawberry Road in St. Joseph County
INDOT Northwest on Thursday gave the following update on State Road 2 and Larrison Boulevard/Strawberry Road in St. Joseph County: The left passing lane of State Road 2 eastbound will close between Huckleberry and Snowberry on or after Monday, September 28 to start work for the…

St. Joseph County Council Votes To Begin Data Center Ban Process
As discussions of a moratorium and a ban on hyperscale data centers swirl among the council, county council candidates and the community, multifaith leaders with We Make Indiana are calling on the St. Joseph County Council for a Fair Share Agreement from Microsoft and Amazon.

MISHAWAKA HONORS FORMER MAYOR BOB KOVACH WITH THE RENAMING OF THE BATTELL COMMUNITY CENTER
September 24, 2026 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For Further Information, contact Mayor Dave Wood, 574- 258-1601 City Clerk, Debbie Ladyga-Block, 574-258-1616 MISHAWAKA HONORS FORMER MAYOR BOB KOVACH WITH THE […]

South Bend Cubs Draw Over 300,000 Fans to Four Winds Field for Ninth Time Since 2015
The South Bend Cubs made momentous strides both on the diamond, as well as in the stands at Four Winds Field during the 2026 season.

NOTICE: Public Accuracy Test scheduled to test equipment
A Public Accuracy Test of the electronic equipment used to tabulate all Early Voting Precincts will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 13.

Billy Stockberger – PENDING
Billy Stockberger, 80, Plymouth, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at […]

Notice to Taxpayers Regarding Annexation of property located at 15467 Douglas Road
NOTICE OF HEARING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-31 PETITION NO. 2026-17 DATE of HEARING 10-05-26 TIME of HEARING 6:00PM An ordinance for annexation […]

Mishawaka Common Council Budget & Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Regarding 2027 Civil City Budget
NOTICE THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE MISHAWAKA COMMON COUNCIL WILL MEET IN THE COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL 100 Lincolnway West ON Wednesday, September 23, 2026 AT 1:00 […]

Flood Warning still in effect for Kankakee River
The National Weather Service extended its Flood Warning last night for the Kankakee River at the Davis monitoring station, affecting La Porte, Starke and St. Joseph counties. The latest warning at the time of this article is in effect late Sunday night through Thursday afternoon,…

Sandra J. Smith
Sandra Judy Smith, 81, Mishawaka, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at home. She was born Aug. 27, 1945, in Plymouth, […]