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Loving and helpful, Darius is young man full of compassion for others. He’s great with animals and will help with pets and livestock.
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This is the start of a race that will take more than 150 teams of two around South Bend and Mishawaka. By foot and by bike, these teams will travel to 34 different stops.
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For the first time, all 911 calls from the fairgrounds will come to the incident response team instead of the county dispatch center.
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The money raised by the raffle goes to benefit the Meals on Wheels program, which supports seniors in need.
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Wearing bright colors and a positive attitude to match, Selena wants a new family and a fresh start.
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Dozens of other participants trekked the five-kilometer course that includes ten obstacles and less than ideal running conditions.
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The second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta in Mishawaka was a close race between two teams.
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This carousel started spinning here in 2010, but the history of a carousel at Silver Beach goes back more than 100 years.
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Just $10 is all it takes to make a difference in one child's life.
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Josiah is a Michigan youth who has been waiting for adoption for the past two years. He’s a good and kind young man who has big goals -to play professional sports!
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Clay, South Bend and Penn Township Fire Departments will all be competing on the grill.
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Foster kids like 15-year-old Peyton are hoping to find parents who will adopt him and help him reach his goals.
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The event is free to everyone, and you are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax to some great jazz music.
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This is how deep it was when 16 News Now Chief Photographer Don Shoenfeld went there in the early afternoon.
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Kevin understands the importance of education. He has a lot of ideas for his future employment, but is most interested in law enforcement.
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16 News Now won’t only be at the fair Friday—we’re coming back Saturday, and we’d love for you to join us.
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Here’s a few of the ground rules for people headed here to the fairgrounds.
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Matthew is a natural in the water. He absolutely loves the swimming pool. What Matthew really needs is a family willing to adopt a child with special needs.
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The walk was held near the scene of a deadly shooting that happened in South Bend on June 19th.
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Strikes and Spares in Mishawaka will have you and your family dry and entertained all day, with much more to do than bowling.
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Studies have shown that being generous and giving back, not only helps those in need, but it also has physical and emotional benefits for the giver.
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Jason just finished his freshman year in high school. He’s a teenager who can be silly, yet serious. Adventurous, yet hard-working.
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More than 75 artists from around the country and from right here in St. Joseph County continued the tradition after the pandemic canceled last year’s show.
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Fridays by the Fountain are back for the summer at the John R. Hunt Memorial Plaza.
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A South Bend toddler is recovering from emergency surgery after swallowing 19 magnetic balls that came from his sibling’s toy.
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13-year-old Jaylen is a sports-minded youth who seems to like every game he tries.
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Sunday afternoon marked the second week of a summer long rafting and kayaking season that will continue until September 5.
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Between 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M you can try out yoga, Zumba, barre, grit, and hip-hop classes.
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Kickstands went up at 11:00 A.M. Sat. morning for the first annual Stop the Traffic ride and fundraiser.
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Jared is an avid reader who is also good at math. Engineering might be in his future, someday.
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They waited outside the Walmart on Ireland road for people to drop off gifts, snacks, and other things to keep the troops entertained.
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15-year-old Daniel is well-grounded thanks to his great attitude and his deep faith.
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Green Stem customers will see on the bottom of their receipts some discounts to some restaurants in downtown Niles. It’s not only Green Stem’s way of helping their customers get over the munchies, but it’s also their way of supporting restaurants in their community.
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Jalen has an incredible memory and that’s just part of what makes him a good student. He wants to be an engineer when he grows up.
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The River Ramble Nature Playscape lets kids play with several different natural features, learning about how the river shapes the environment around them.
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Confident and calm are two words to describe 16-year-old Steven. He is an Indiana foster child in need of adoption.
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You can see ‘Fun’ K’s like this one happening at Riley High School going on all across Michiana throughout the month of May.
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While those gofundme donations are pouring in, the folks here at the Tippecanoe Valley High School have also been doing some fundraising of their own. When 16 News Now spoke with Alex and his mother, they talked about how important this support is for his fight.
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Members of the task force say this will not only help a lot of people get to where they need to go, but also strengthen the communities around the RiverRail.
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Travion describes himself as a cool kid who is creative and athletic.
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“I’m sort of a tech nerd. I’ve loved Minecraft ever since the day I’ve heard of it,” said Isabella. “The second I started playing it, I was like hooked basically from there until now.”
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Unified Sports started in 1989, but this year South Bend students will be able to participate for the first time.
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Volunteers and organizers worked together to pick up garbage from the neighborhood surrounding the Charles Black Center.
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Jordan has been in foster care for the past six years. He would like to connect with a family that he can trust.
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Four Flags is now under new ownership and they want to show you how they’ve worked to improve the antique mall with door prizes, refreshments, and discounts on some of the treasures they have.
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South Bend Orthopedics is now adopting new protocols for prescription limits, thanks to the 525 Foundation.
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“Hopefully, I get adopted this year because this year is my last because I’m at the 18 mark,” explained Alex.
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Students spread mulch to neighbors in the area as an annual service to educate the public on the dangers of lead and to protect children from lead-tainted soil.
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They held a job fair to try and fill several roles ranging from sports coaches to maintenance workers at their various parks across South Bend.
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Every child needs a place where they can feel safe and secure. That’s why we try to find new homes for foster children in need of adoption.
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A church in Goshen is remembering those who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic in Elkhart County with a public memorial.
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They have openings for bus drivers, bus paraprofessionals, a mechanic, a mechanic’s helper, and a dispatcher.
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It’s not the first time they’ve partnered with the organization, and as a female business owner, Kellye Wilson says this is a great opportunity to empower young girls.
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If there’s one thing you should know about Hagan, it’s that he’s a pretty easy-going kid. He’ll tell you himself.