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West Washington Street Woes: Police have now responded to 739 West Washington St. 91 times just this year
South Bend, Indiana, police have responded to the home of Phillip Blain, who was arrested on August 3 for battery against a public safety official and criminal confinement, 91 times in 2026 alone.
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Hundreds of tickets still available for upcoming AC/DC show despite first return to South Bend in 43 years
Hundreds of tickets are still available for AC/DC's upcoming performance at Notre Dame Stadium, despite the band's first return to South Bend in 43 years.
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Union Station in Downtown South Bend could soon see a revival
The City of South Bend is set to receive up to $3.8 million in federal grant money to revitalize Downtown's Union station.
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The Wienermobile rolls into Michiana
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making stops across Michiana, giving residents a chance to see the 27-foot vehicle and meet its driving team.
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