NICTD board meeting scheduled for March 29
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NICTD board meeting scheduled for March 29

The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will hold an executive session on Monday, March 29 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. A public session follows at 11:30 AM Eastern. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District operates the South Shore Line with service from Millennium Station in downtown Chicago to the South…

Elkhart County reports first case of more contagious UK COVID-19 variant
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Elkhart County reports first case of more contagious UK COVID-19 variant

The first case of the more contagious B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant has appeared in Elkhart County. According to the Elkhart County Health Department, the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory notified the county that the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant was collected over the weekend. The variant is from mutations that were first found in the United Kingdom. It…

Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission holding 2nd District hearing
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Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission holding 2nd District hearing

The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) will hold its Congressional 2nd District hearing virtually from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday, March 30. Members of the public are invited to attend. The nine-member commission was formed to demonstrate that redistricting can be done by a diverse and multi-partisan team of Hoosiers in a transparent process…

Dr. Todd Cummings to speak at tomorrow’s Lunch with the League
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Dr. Todd Cummings to speak at tomorrow’s Lunch with the League

The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area is welcoming South Bend Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings to discuss changes in the district and academic transformation. The event takes place virtually on March 12, 2021 at noon. Dr. Cummings will offer current information about the plans to close Hay and Tarkington Elementary Schools at the end of this academic…

Colfax Avenue Bridge traffic restricted on Friday

Colfax Avenue Bridge traffic restricted on Friday

The Colfax Avenue Bridge in downtown South Bend will have restricted access on Friday, March 5. “Lane restrictions will be in place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the designated dates and streets listed below. Both streets will remain open to traffic but will be restricted in the construction zone. Motorists should expect delays,”…

Support St. Joseph County Parks with a pint of Bendix Woods’ pure maple syrup

Support St. Joseph County Parks with a pint of Bendix Woods’ pure maple syrup

Here’s a sweet way that you can help support St. Joseph County Parks. The Rent-a-Sap Tank program supports the sugaring operations at Bendix Woods County Park. You can sponsor a sap tank in your own name or honor a loved one. For a $30 donation, you receive: 1 pint of Bendix Woods’ pure maple syrup…