Joseph Dits

3 days ago | southbendtribune.com | Joseph Dits

The proposed rezoning of 1,057 acres of farmland near New Carlisle, Indiana, would pave the way for a New York-based developer. New Carlisle town officials oppose the rezoning, citing concerns about water usage, strain on emergency services, and the loss of rural character. The rezoning proposal is in its early stages, requiring review by the county council and Area Plan Commission.

3 days ago | southbendtribune.com | Joseph Dits

Boat rentals, including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, are available at St. Patrick’s County Park from May 23 to Oct. 5. Michigan's DNR has launched a new interactive map to help locate boat launches and check watercraft rules. Use radar and BirdCast to track the height of spring bird migration. Then visit Indiana Dunes Birding Festival. Boat rentals are coming back to the St. Joseph River in South Bend. There’ll be a swap meet for canoes and kayaks in our region.

3 days ago | southbendtribune.com | Joseph Dits

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) plans to repair the Johnson Street dam in Elkhart despite uncertainty about its future. A local coalition, Elkhart County Gives a Dam, advocates for the dam's preservation, citing environmental and economic benefits. I&M is evaluating the dam's long-term viability as part of a diverse energy portfolio, considering increased demand from data centers.

5 days ago | southbendtribune.com | Joseph Dits

Rafael Morton will be honored with the African American Legacy Award from The History Museum at its Juneteenth Reception on June 10. Morton started a term this year on the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners after having served on the county council since 1992, including multiple years as council president.  Morton was born and raised in South Bend, where he graduated from LaSalle High School, and has worked in marketing and sales for WSBT since 1988.

1 week ago | southbendtribune.com | Joseph Dits

St. Joseph County’s Board of Commissioners has hired a law firm to represent the county as it opposes the City of Mishawaka’s interest in providing water and sewer services to the yet-to-be-built Microsoft data center just beyond the city’s current limits. The commissioners voted 2-0 on Tuesday, May 6, to hire the Indianapolis firm Parr Richey. Commissioners Carl Baxmeyer and Tony Hazen voted, with Rafael Morton absent.