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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood highlighted the city's accomplishments in his 14th annual State of the City address. Key achievements included a new fire station, 12-hour police shifts and over $175 million in new construction permits. Parks improvements include renovations at Rose Park and Normain Park, and future plans for George Wilson Park.
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
The Mishawaka Common Council updated a 2014 ordinance to solidify Mishawaka Utilities' claim to provide water and sewer services to the planned Microsoft data center location. This action comes amid a dispute with St. Joseph County officials and Granger Water LLC, which also seek to service the area. Mishawaka officials argue their existing infrastructure and investments, including the new Juday Creek wellfield, make them the logical provider.
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1 week ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
Adele Ciao opened Ciao's Restaurant in South Bend just days before the COVID-19 pandemic. Ciao persevered through the pandemic by offering carryout meals and eventually opened her dining room. The restaurant features authentic Italian cuisine, including a pasta wheel specialty, and offers cooking classes. Ciao's also provides catering services and makes traditional Italian pastries for holidays like Easter and St. Joseph's Day.
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2 weeks ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
Weiss' Gasthaus German Restaurant, located in Roseland, offers authentic German cuisine, including schnitzel, wurst and sauerbraten. The restaurant features a deli with homemade pastries, a Radler Room with cycling-themed decor and a biergarten. Weiss' Gasthaus also caters for the South Bend Cubs, providing pre- and post-game meals that adhere to the team's dietary guidelines. ROSELAND — Kenny and LeAnn Weiss have brought a bit of Rhineland to Roseland in Weiss' Gasthaus German Restaurant and Deli.
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2 weeks ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
MISHAWAKA — Construction on the $175 million apartment-townhouse-hotel plans for the Grandview Phase III project at Cleveland and Gumwood roads could begin later this year, according to Great Lakes Capital officials. The current plan is to break ground in late spring or early summer 2025, according to Kristen Sawdon, managing director and principal with Great Lakes Capital. She said more details on the start and on the details of the project would be available once a firm start date is set.
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2 weeks ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
SOUTH BEND — Designs to replace the O'Brien Park splash pad, restroom and to make other improvements to the south side park are being explored and the city could offer solid plans in the fall. John Martinez, chief of park operations at South Bend Venues Parks & Arts, said the design and construction documents are being done with $150,000 the South Bend Redevelopment Commission approved last month.
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2 weeks ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
Greg SwierczThe Taste of Gasthaus entrée Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Weiss’ Gasthaus German Restaurant and Deli at 515 N. Dixie Way in Roseland. GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNELeAnn and Kenny Weiss, owners, stand in the lobby Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Weiss’ Gasthaus German Restaurant and Deli at 515 N. Dixie Way in Roseland. GREG SWIERCZ, SOUTH BEND TRIBUNEThe entrance Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Weiss’ Gasthaus German Restaurant and Deli at 515 N. Dixie Way in Roseland.
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2 weeks ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
Hundreds marched in South Bend, Indiana to celebrate the completion of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center on the anniversary of King's assassination. The $27 million center replaces the original 1973 structure and features two gymnasiums, a walking track, and a podcasting studio. The center also includes a commercial kitchen, fitness rooms, and an outdoor "Balcony of Brotherhood."While the center is complete, there is still no set date for its official opening to the public.
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3 weeks ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
SOUTH BEND — The southbound lane of South Main Street will be closed between Sample and Garst streets from Thursday, April 3, through Monday, April 7, for a disconnect of a water service line. The city Board of Public Works said northbound traffic will not be affected with this closure, but motorists traveling east or west on Sample Street will not be able to turn south onto Main Street. Southbound traffic will be sent east on Sample Street, then south on Michigan Street to Indiana Avenue.
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3 weeks ago | 
southbendtribune.com | Greg Swiercz
CJ's Pub, a South Bend staple for 40 years, is famous for its Super Pub Burger made with fresh, hand-pattied Hereford ground chuck. The pub has earned national recognition, with features in publications like Men's Journal, Sports Illustrated and FoodNetwork.com, and even a mention in the Chicago Tribune. Despite facing setbacks like the demolition damage in 2005 and the death of co-founder Ricky Joe Medich in 2009, CJ's has persevered, relocating to its current location on South Michigan Street.
