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NEW YORK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don't need to cover their faces anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.

To those who are in charge: It sure would be nice if the people of South Bend would take pride in moving their bins from the curbs back to the side of their house or someplace that would not make…

Extra $75,000 will allow twice as many residents will get 'early-bird' rates in cost-sharing program

Will go into effect Sept. 1 in the city limits

The public phase of a $30 million fundraising campaign begins

A local not-for-profit resale store has opened a second location that also doubles as a donation drop off point and as a new popup home for a local cookie shop.

SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman was killed and a man injured in a shooting on the west side of South Bend.

ELKHART — Police have determined a Tuesday morning shooting, in which a 5-year-old boy was shot in the chest, was accidental.

Indiana will hold its first “free fishing” day of the year on Sunday when state residents don’t need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish in public waters. Normally, it’s required if you’re 18 or older. Other rules,…

The fifth full season opens Saturday at the Rum Village Aerial Adventure Park in South Bend with a few price shifts, coming off its strongest year ever — thanks to the pandemic-driven demand for the outdoors.