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Community

While this isn’t the way the LOGAN Center typically kick’s off the Great LOGAN Nose-on, but...

Great LOGAN Nose-On kicks off with Green Dot Dash ‘drive-thru’

Updated: Feb. 27, 2021 at 11:41 AM EST
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By Jack Springgate
While this isn’t the way the LOGAN Center typically kick’s off the Great LOGAN Nose-on, but they say they’re still excited seeing all the people who came out to support them.

What's Good

Being able to meet in person, or at least face-to-face is very important for LOGAN Center...

LOGAN Center receives $69,000 grant

Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 4:54 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Being able to meet in person, or at least face-to-face is very important for LOGAN Center Clients. That’s why the center plans on using the dollars from this grant to bridge the communications gap that was lost at the beginning of the pandemic.

Wednesday's Child

More than anything, Charlie wants a new family that will be proud of him.

Wednesday’s Child: Pre-teen wants family to take pride in him

Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 6:06 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
More than anything, Charlie wants a new family that will be proud of him.

Community

Faculty only learned of his passing last week, but 16 News Now tells us how they’re already...

St. Joseph Grade School teachers and students remembering Mr. Nate Cole

Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 5:16 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Faculty only learned of his passing last week, but 16 News Now tells us how they’re already honoring his life while showing support for his family.

Community

Erskine, Elbel, and Studebaker golf courses are all looking for people to fill food and...

South Bend golf courses host job fair for golf season

Updated: Feb. 20, 2021 at 12:21 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Erskine, Elbel, and Studebaker golf courses are all looking for people to fill food and beverage, golf shop operations, and golf course maintenance.

16 Aware

The Elkhart Housing Authority executive director Ann Washington reached out to 16 News Now...

Riverside Terrace High-Rise residents complain about lack of heat in hallways and common areas

Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 5:23 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
The Elkhart Housing Authority executive director Ann Washington reached out to 16 News Now saying complaints about the heat started coming in on Feb. 15th, but many residents say this is an ongoing problem.

News

The Lost Year: Setbacks and Successes for Teachers

The Lost Year: Setbacks & Successes for Teachers

Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 6:20 PM EST
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By Lindsay Stone
Tonight, we continue our series of special reports “The Lost Year: Setbacks & Successes,” -- this time with a focus on teachers.

Wednesday's Child

15-year-old Travis would like to have the support of family at his games and in life.

Wednesday’s Child: Athlete wants new family

Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 6:02 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
15-year-old Travis would like to have the support of family at his games and in life.

What's Good

Where there is lots of snow are also lots of way to have fun. One of them: snow-tubing at...

Who’s the fastest snow-tuber at George Wilson Park? Apparently it’s a 7-year-old

Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 7:12 PM EST
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By Ibrahim Samra
Where there is lots of snow are also lots of way to have fun. One of them: snow-tubing at George Wilson Park in Mishawaka

Community

The South Bend Redevelopment Commission approved more than $2.1 million in budget funding for...

South Bend allocates more than $2.1 million for Coal Line Trail and Ignition Park

Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 5:56 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission approved more than $2.1 million in budget funding for two projects.

Wednesday's Child

A good book is a welcome break for kids who love to read. Kids like 11-year-old Nevaeh.

Wednesday’s Child: Nevaeh needs new family

Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 6:10 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
A good book is a welcome break for kids who love to read. Kids like 11-year-old Nevaeh.

Parent's Playbook

With so many kids in an educational tailspin, this seems like a wasted year.  Or is it?

The Lost Year: Setbacks and Successes for Students

Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 6:23 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
With so many kids in an educational tailspin, this seems like a wasted year. Or is it?

Wednesday's Child

“I like designing things. I like clothes. I like fashion and finding what my style is,” said...

Wednesday’s Child: Teen seeks fun, new family

Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 6:09 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
“I like designing things. I like clothes. I like fashion and finding what my style is,” said Brooklyn.

Community

The South Bend Museum of Art is welcoming guests back into the museum for a safe way to spend...

South Bend Museum of Art open at 25% capacity

Updated: Jan. 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
The South Bend Museum of Art is welcoming guests back into the museum for a safe way to spend some time out of the house.

Wednesday's Child

16-year-old Michael has a good idea of what kind of family he wants. “I want a family that has...

Wednesday’s Child: Teen prefers a home with many pets

Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 6:03 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
Teenagers need a strong parent to help them get through emotional and personal struggles. Foster teens are no different, but so many of them are missing out on that kind of support.

Community

The Hills plan on a soft grand opening on May 6th, kicking off the builder’s showcase of homes...

‘Hills at St. Joe Farms’ subdivision in Granger set to open in early May

Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
The Hills plan on a soft grand opening on May 6th, kicking off the builder’s showcase of homes the following Saturday.

Hills at St. Joseph Farms floorplans

Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 5:06 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Some of the different floorplans available for homes at the Hills at St. Joe Farm.

Community

Tim & Sue Burchill, pastors at Trinity on Jackson Church in Elkhart, say one last goodbye as...

Elkhart residents say goodbye to local pastors with parade

Updated: Jan. 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM EST
Tim & Sue Churchill, pastors at Trinity on Jackson Church in Elkhart, say one last goodbye as dozens of residents parade down their front lawn Sunday.

Community

It’s scaled back a little bit due to Covid restrictions, but ice carvers are still showing off...

17th annual Hunter Ice Festival takes over downtown Niles

Updated: Jan. 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
It’s scaled back a little bit due to Covid restrictions, but ice carvers are still showing off the amazing art they can make with just a block of ice.

Community

Sources tell 16 News Now the school asked Linville to resign after a complaint came in about...

Jimtown community reaction after track coach asked to resign

Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 5:49 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Sources tell 16 News Now the school asked Linville to resign after a complaint came in about something he wrote in a letter to parents.

Community

Nothing says winter like throwing on a pair of skates and hitting the ice.

Ice skating at NIBCO Water and Ice Park

Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 10:29 AM EST
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By Melissa Stephens
Nothing says winter like throwing on a pair of skates and hitting the ice.

Community

While it was a competitive event featuring the men who built the course in the ’80s, some other...

Maple City Ice Bowl raises $20,000 for the Window Food Bank

Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
While it was a competitive event featuring the men who built the course in the ’80s, some other top-level disk golfers, and even Goshen’s Mayor, the real prize the opportunity to give back in a big way.

Community

These cars came out after Studebakers stopped production, but mark a turning point in the way...

Disco Decade Rides featured at Studebaker Museum

Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
These cars came out after Studebakers stopped production, but mark a turning point in the way many North American cars are designed.

Community

Food insecurity isn’t something that’s going away anytime soon so the owner at Eby’s Old...

Eby’s Meat Market donates 1,000 lbs. of meat to feed those in need

Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 6:21 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Food insecurity isn’t something that’s going away anytime soon so the owner at Eby’s Old Fashion Meat Market is teaming up with Cultivate Food Rescue to make sure his food gets to people who need it.

Holidays

Dozens of residents hold parade for Berrien Springs man fighting an incurable cancer.

Community surprises Berrien Springs man battling cancer with Christmas parade

Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 9:14 PM EST
A Berrien County springs man battling incurable cancer gets a Christmas gift he never saw coming.

Holidays

Those on the road are advised to take it slow and plan their drive ahead to allow extra time...

Overnight snow creates tough Christmas Day driving

Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Those on the road are advised to take it slow and plan their drive ahead to allow extra time for traveling.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday's Child: Ca’Rion

Wednesday’s Child: Star athlete needs a family

Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 6:06 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
Sports can teach kids discipline and teamwork skills. But having parents to support you can make all the difference.

Community

Owner Anna Helmer started baking from her kitchen a few months ago and says the support from...

Local bakery prepares for Christmas

Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 10:23 AM EST
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By Melissa Stephens
Owner Anna Helmer started baking from her kitchen a few months ago and says the support from the community has been great.

Call For Action

16 News Now spoke with sisters of 42-year-old Matthew Lucas who died in the stabbing Tuesday...

Donation page set-up for family of Warsaw stabbing victims

Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 5:30 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
16 News Now spoke with sisters of 42-year-old Matthew Lucas who died in the stabbing Tuesday morning and tells us why they’re asking for help from their community.

Community

Currently, their dining room is empty, choosing not to serve in person due to Covid-19...

94-year-old Sunny Italy Cafe still a South Bend staple, even with dining room closed

Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 11:00 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Currently, their dining room is empty, choosing not to serve in person due to Covid-19 concerns, but their kitchen is still dishing out the flavors they’ve been known for, for the past 94-years.

Holidays

The Holiday Lights Extravaganza Week continues 16 Morning News Now.
All week, Michiana homes...

New Carlisle family decorates yard with 19 holiday inflatables

Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM EST
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By Melissa Stephens
The Holiday Lights Extravaganza week continues 16 Morning News Now. All week, Michiana homes with impressive lights displays will be featured.

Wednesday's Child

Aquyla and Aquanis

Wednesday’s Child: A promise to stay together

Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 6:09 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
Siblings can be stubborn, yet incredibly sweet. Just ask 14-year-old Aquyla and her 10-year-old brother Aquanis.

Call For Action

Jordan worked two jobs and as the second oldest in a six sibling household, she helped out...

Family of teen killed in Elkhart Co. crash asking for help with funeral costs

Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 5:50 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Jordan worked two jobs and as the second oldest in a six sibling household, she helped out anywhere she could. Now her family set up a GoFundMe and is asking you to help them raise enough money to give Jordan a proper goodbye.

Holidays

Every year for the past two decades Ken Kuespert adds something new to his Christmas light...

Lights on Bell Road light show goes live Dec. 11th

Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 5:44 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Every year for the past two decades Ken Kuespert adds something new to his Christmas light display, a show people pull over and watch from their cars. This year, he not only added a few new features, but he also invited friends who are showing off their lights.

Community

Mrs. Lisek’s preschool class is getting their first introduction to the Trojan Way through the...

‘12 Days of Giving’ teaches about sharing at Triton Elementary School

Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 5:10 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Mrs. Lisek’s preschool class is getting their first introduction to the Trojan Way through the 12 Days of Giving.

Holidays

With many families spending more time at home because of the Covid pandemic, now’s a better...

First ever Holiday Outdoor Lighting Challenge happening in Bridgman

Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 5:00 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
With many families spending more time at home because of the Covid pandemic, now’s a better time than ever to beef up those outdoor holiday lighting displays. In fact, the Bridgman Public School District is looking to see which one is the best of the best.

Community

Three New Carlisle woman collect and decorate over 100 Christmas wreaths for nursing home...

Over 100 Christmas wreaths decorated for New Carlisle nursing home residents

Updated: Dec. 6, 2020 at 3:30 PM EST
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By Ibrahim Samra
Three New Carlisle woman collect and decorate over 100 Christmas wreaths for nursing home residents, who have been in isolation since the beginning of the pandemic.

Community

Officers in Stevensville and Niles greeted shoppers outside Meijer and Walmart to see how many...

Michigan State Police collect toys for ‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ campaign

Updated: Dec. 5, 2020 at 2:58 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Officers in Stevensville and Niles greeted shoppers outside Meijer and Walmart to see how many toys, gift cards, and treats they could collect in four hours.

Community

Started by domestic abuse survivor Kristine Kuroski in 2011, local nonprofit Angels in the...

Local nonprofit needs help raising money for domestic abuse victims

Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 6:06 PM EST
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By Ibrahim Samra
Angels in the Attic, started by domestic abuse survivor Kristine Kuroski nine years ago, needs your help with donations for women and children of domestic abuse this holiday season.

Community

The new Howard Park Hen House is home to fifty chickens that folks can visit while enjoying the...

Howard Park Hen House providing fresh eggs for Howard Park Public House

Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 at 6:30 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
The new Howard Park Hen House is home to fifty chickens that folks can visit while enjoying the park.

Holidays

With stores like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy keeping their doors closed until 5:00 A.M....

Black Friday shoppers and store breaking with tradition in 2020

Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 5:26 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
With stores like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy keeping their doors closed until 5:00 A.M. Friday morning at the earliest, shoppers were likely at their computers around midnight instead of lining up in person.

Community

Customers lined up outside the West End Bakery in Mishawaka so they could be first in line when...

West End Bakery fans line up to get the first taste of the reopened Mishawaka landmark

Updated: Nov. 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
Customers lined up outside the West End Bakery in Mishawaka so they could be first in line when they reopened their doors.

Community

Remembering Jeff Lafferty

Remembering local hockey coach Jeff Lafferty

Updated: Nov. 19, 2020 at 6:11 PM EST
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By Mark Peterson
Life has ended for an Osceola man who dedicated that life to the game of hockey and those who played it.

Family

Over The Top Bakery Cafe help recreate doughnut drawings from elementary students in North...

Over The Top Bakery Cafe recreates student designed doughnuts

Updated: Nov. 19, 2020 at 5:39 PM EST
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By Ibrahim Samra
Over The Top Bakery Cafe bring doughnut drawings from elementary students to life.

Wednesday's Child

Lucas loves to be outside. He's happiest when he's working and can see the results.

Wednesday’s Child: Teen loves working outside

Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 6:12 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
Some kids relax when they play sports, others get lost in a good book, but Tricia Sloma met a kid who relaxes when he works outside.

Community

There are butchers partnering with Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry in LaPorte, Elkhart, St. Joseph,...

Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry reminding hunters about deer donation program

Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 4:54 PM EST
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By Jack Springgate
There are butchers partnering with Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry in LaPorte, Elkhart, St. Joseph, LaGrange, and Kosciusko counties.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday's Child: Emma

Wednesday’s Child: Teen loves the great outdoors

Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 6:04 PM EST
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By Tricia Sloma
Emma is a 16-year-old girl who loves to be outdoors.

Community

One School at a Time: Martin’s awards John Glenn Marching Falcons with $1,000 grant

Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Tricia Sloma
Schedules, staffing and budget cuts are just some of the common changes, but there is help out there in the form of Martin’s Super Markets' One School at a Time $1,000 grants.

Call For Action

Three weeks after her disappearance, the father of missing South Bend teen Huda Roushdy holds a...

Day 22: Father of missing South Bend teen asks for community’s help, wants police to intensify search

Updated: Oct. 26, 2020 at 4:44 PM EDT
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By Ibrahim Samra
The father of missing South Bend teen Huda Roushdy holds a press conference Monday in effort to intensify the search for his daughter.

Community

The entrance to Deer Forest overgrown with shrubs since the park officially closed in 2014.

Former Coloma resident starts campaign to purchase, restore, and reopen Deer Forest

Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Jack Springgate
36-year-old Blair Struble and many others who have distinct memories of this place will tell you Deer Forest didn’t always look like the overgrown ruin it does now. He said it’s his mission to bring back the former animal theme park so families can make new memories at the place he said put Coloma, Michigan on the map.

Community

16 News Now tells us how the foundation not only offered these kids a new set of wheels but...

South Bend kids receive adaptive trikes from Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation

Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Jack Springgate
16 News Now tells us how the foundation not only offered these kids a new set of wheels but also the inspiration to overcome lifelong challenges.

Community

Shoppers who donated to the Pink Project got half off their final purchase.

PINK Project partners with Sorella Boutique to raise funds for breast cancer patients

Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 1:27 PM EDT
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By Jack Springgate
Shoppers who donated to the Pink Project got half off their final purchase.

Community

The Patriot Tour stopped here in Buchanan before heading off to the rest of Berrien County as...

Patriot tour makes stops in Berrien County communities

Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Jack Springgate
The Patriot Tour stopped here in Buchanan before heading off to the rest of Berrien County as part of their 5,000-mile-long journey across the country.

Hometown Hero

After serving as a Navy veteran in World War II, 94-year-old Stanley J. Jurek of South Bend was...

94-year-old World War II Navy veteran surprised with local hero award

Updated: Oct. 11, 2020 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Ibrahim Samra
After serving as a Navy veteran in World War II, 94-year-old Stanley J. Jurek of South Bend was surprised and honored on Sunday with the “Hero Award” by Homes for Heroes for his long and dedicated service.
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