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One School at a Time grant awarded to Lighthouse Education Center
Last Updated: 6:42 PM 05/23/12 - This is the time of year when vegetable seeds are sprouting, and gardens are really taking shape.
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Kessler Crane helps filmmakers capture the perfect shot
Last Updated: 5:38 AM 05/24/12 - Popular shows like deadliest catch, cities of the underworld, and ace of cakes all have a unique tie to Michiana. That tie can be found in Plymouth, where Kessler Crane is helping film makers on that quest for the perfect shot.
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King's Additions Neighborhood Watch program strong after a rocky start
Last Updated: 6:50 PM 05/21/12 - Many successful Neighborhood Watch programs have growing pains at the start. Sometimes, it's trouble getting people on board. Other times, it's a lack of communication.
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Elkhart teachers helping high ability kids succeed inside and outside the classroom
Last Updated: 8:04 PM 05/17/12 - They're academically gifted, but some of the students in the Elkhart Schools' advanced placement PEP program struggle with change or unfamiliar social situations.
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Elkhart high ability students excelling as PEP program grows
Last Updated: 7:15 PM 05/16/12 - For the most part, kids learn the same subjects from school to school, subjects like math and science, but kids in Elkhart Community School’s PEP program are studying subjects and material well beyond their years.
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Salmon in the Classroom helping students learn in Michiana
Last Updated: 6:58 PM 05/15/12 - Science has long been a hands-on subject and one classroom in Michiana is continuing that trend. Students there get a glimpse into the life of an important Michigan resource.
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New web forum to launch for neighborhood watch groups
Last Updated: 11:02 AM 05/15/12 - Communication is a key factor in fighting neighborhood crime. And communication should be improving with the launch of a new website in St. Joseph County.
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Telemedicine Provides Advanced Stroke Care: SJRMC linked to Loyola
Last Updated: 2:06 PM 05/22/12 - While science fiction has fascinated us for years, time is critical in real life situations and teleporting medicine is happening right here in Michiana.
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Buchanan Neighborhood Watch making a difference in the community
Last Updated: 6:59 PM 05/07/12 - It's not unusual for some neighborhoods not to have neighborhood watch programs, but an entire city? That was the case in one city, up until a few years ago.
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EXCLUSIVE STORY: Pt. 1: Over the Limit and Above the Law
Last Updated: 7:15 AM 05/03/12 - Hours of research have turned Phil and Sherri Slack's dining room into a do-it-yourself law office.
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New hair transplant procedure makes plugs obsolete
Last Updated: 6:09 AM 05/02/12 - When it comes to men and hair loss, we have long heard the phrase “bald is beautiful.” Not so much when it comes to women.
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Mishawaka retiree takes neighborhood watch seriously
Last Updated: 7:02 PM 04/30/12 - There's an old saying: dynamite comes in small packages. And that would certainly describe one Mishawaka retiree who happens to head up her neighborhood watch group.
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Angie's List: Tips for moving
Last Updated: 7:07 PM 04/27/12 - Spring and summer are peak times for moving. If a move is in your future, are you prepared? Moving is a big deal no matter how far you're going.
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Indiana school officials change math requirement for Core 40 Diploma
Last Updated: 7:37 PM 04/26/12 - Middle school students getting ready for high school should also be getting ready for some high level math.
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Made In Michiana: Journeyman Distillery
Last Updated: 3:03 AM 04/26/12 - Three Oaks, Michigan has a long history of manufacturing.
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TPA and fast action save well known Michiana Stroke Victim
Last Updated: 12:03 PM 04/25/12 - Entertainment Icon Dick Clark was the hero for Stroke survivors and while lesser known, a well known Michiana man wants to get the word out about what saved his life.
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Nixle alert system allows local residents to learn about crime
Last Updated: 6:52 PM 04/23/12 - If there is trouble in your neighborhood, you would probably like police to let you know about it as soon as possible. For many Michiana residents, that is possible.
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Angie's List: Tiles
Last Updated: 7:04 PM 04/20/12 - Kitchens and bathrooms may be the popular rooms in your home to remodel. They can also be the most expensive. One remodeling option can keep those costs down. It's been a popular option that has stood the test of time.
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Riley High School changing the face of art classes
Last Updated: 6:48 PM 04/19/12 - Some area schools are setting new standards for education, and as a result there are some noticeable improvements.
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Camp Kesem helping kids who've had a parent die of cancer heal
Last Updated: 11:46 AM 04/18/12 - When a parent dies of cancer, there's a lot of frustration and sadness for the child. Once they try to get back to a normal life, a lot of kids feel guilty for enjoying their childhood or even having fun. A summer camp, organized by students at Notre Dame is helping to change that.
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Woman makes northwest neighborhood crime watch a group effort.
Last Updated: 10:13 PM 04/17/12 - After a South Bend woman is burglarized three times in one year, she becomes a neighborhood watch captain and recruits a few of her neighbors to join her.
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Never Too Old for Breast Cancer: Millie's Buddy Check Reminder
Last Updated: 6:45 PM 04/16/12 - Millie Youdbulis is a 77-year-old breast cancer survivor who started skipping her mammograms. It nearly cost her her life.
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Angie's List: Tips to get the most out of your health care
Last Updated: 6:51 PM 04/13/12 - When it comes to staying healthy, you are your best advocate. If you take charge of your health care, chances are you will be a healthier person.
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Made in Michiana: South Bend Modern Molding
Last Updated: 11:45 AM 04/20/12 - The Michiana area has been home to all sorts of manufacturing over the years. Some products like Hummers are known world wide while others go largely unnoticed.
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Mexico mission trip a wonderful experience for all
Last Updated: 7:10 PM 04/11/12 - Newscenter 16's Mike Hoffman went to Tapachula, Mexico with a group from Clay Church to work at a boys home with Mission on the Move.
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Does low-grade gas save you money?
Last Updated: 6:55 PM 04/10/12 - When gas prices are high people look for ways to cut back. One of those ways is buying a cheaper grade of gas. But is that a good idea?
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Play Ball!! New Silver Hawks Owner ready for opening night!
Last Updated: 2:51 PM 04/10/12 - A one-in-one opening day conversation with Andrew Berlin
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Helpful tips on cleaning windows in your house
Last Updated: 4:56 PM 04/09/12 - Window cleaning is time consuming and can be difficult, but here is some advice on for getting those windows clean.
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Temple Grandin weighs in on helping kids with autism
Last Updated: 10:46 PM 04/05/12 - The number of kids in the U.S. with autism has skyrocketed 78-percent since 2000. One in 88 kids has it. Among boys it's one in 54.
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Hybrid OR-IU Health Goshen saves money and improves safety.
Last Updated: 10:58 PM 04/05/12 - IU Health Goshen has 1 of 100 Hybrid OR's in U.S.
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Melanoma in children increasing at an alarming rate
Last Updated: 6:45 PM 04/04/12 - What you think is a harmless mole or freckle on your child could be deadly.
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Computers to sense emotions-Changing how students learn
Last Updated: 1:09 PM 04/04/12 - Notre Dame researchers among those involved in development of software that senses emotions like frustration and boredom paving the way for a whole new way of learning.
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Angie's List: Home Landscaping
Last Updated: 7:43 PM 03/30/12 - When you take a walk around your yard, are you happy with what you see?
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Recycled computer parts turned into wearable art
Last Updated: 7:12 AM 03/30/12 - Beautiful jewelry typically catches the eye with sparkling crystals and shiny gemstones. But what about computer parts?
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Food at The Pita Grille is healthy, affordable and fresh
Last Updated: 7:12 PM 03/28/12 - The Pita Grille is a lot of flavor stuffed into one shopping plaza on University Drive in Granger.
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Infusco Coffee changing the way coffee is bought
Last Updated: 7:27 PM 03/28/12 - If you're in downtown Sawyer, Michigan any time soon, don't be surprised if you smell the enticing aroma of coffee beans.
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Transpo route changes and cuts
Last Updated: 7:44 PM 03/27/12 - Monday, several Transpo routes will be reduced and one even eliminated.
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Police warn of possible spring time scams
Last Updated: 6:56 PM 03/26/12 - Spring has sprung, and with the change of seasons comes the changing face of neighborhood crime.
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Angie's List: Painting Your House
Last Updated: 6:51 PM 03/23/12 - There are many ways to improve your home's looks, like updating lighting and plumbing fixtures and installing new flooring. However, the most popular project is painting.
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Hemophilia: A Family Affair
Last Updated: 3:44 AM 03/23/12 - For one South Bend family with three generations of sufferers, living with hemophilia has become a family affair.
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CrimeReports system helps Niles residents track crime
Last Updated: 6:53 PM 03/19/12 - If you live in Niles, there is an easier way to keep track of crime in your city.
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Angie's List: Water Damage
Last Updated: 7:12 PM 03/16/12 - Now that we've had an early spring thaw, it's time to do an assessment.
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Unique Eats: Donuts by Design
Last Updated: 6:08 PM 03/15/12 - Donuts remain one of the most popular items people grab and go when they head off to work, but when it comes to personalizing a donut there aren't many options. That is, until now.
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Co-work space changing the way people do business
Last Updated: 7:25 PM 03/14/12 - Technology is changing the face of business today. Thanks to smart phones, laptops and tablets, business can take place just about anywhere.
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South Bend woman stays healthy and active by fighting neighborhood crime.
Last Updated: 3:34 PM 03/15/12 - South Bend woman stays healthy and active by fighting neighborhood crime.
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Dream Wedding Contest: Ty and Francesca
Last Updated: 8:15 AM 03/09/12 - Traditional wedding vows unite a couple. "For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health." There's a couple in Granger who haven't even said, "I do," but who really understand the meaning behind those vows.
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Dream Wedding Contest: Eric and Amanda
Last Updated: 8:13 AM 03/09/12 - Hundreds of couples shared their engagement stories for WNDU’s Dream Wedding Contest, and we've narrowed it down to three. Soon, people will vote to select the lucky winner. One of those finalists is a couple whose engagement is just a snapshot of their lasting love.
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Dream Wedding Contest: Doug and Chelsea
Last Updated: 2:29 PM 03/09/12 - If you love a good love story, then you're going to love hearing about the three finalists for our Dream Wedding Contest.
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Granger list-serve network allows police, residents to help prevent crime together
Last Updated: 6:49 PM 03/05/12 - One of the most extensive and successful list-serve networks is in Granger.
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Angie's List: Home Remodeling
Last Updated: 7:16 PM 03/02/12 - You may have considered spending this year's tax refund on a home improvement project. So, which projects would be money well spent, and which would not?
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