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Police substation making its way to downtown South Bend

Some said it will transform the image of downtown South Bend. Others said it will dramatically improve the safety of the city. For bikers, for coffee drinkers, or for people taking an afternoon stroll ... the addition of a police substation to heart of...

Elkhart RV museum reaches debt-restructuring deal

ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — An Elkhart museum that charts the changing styles and innovations of the recreational vehicle and manufactured home industries has reached a debt-restructuring agreement giving its operators more time to pay off millions of...

Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Human Interest, Finance, Housing Industry, Economy, Business and Finance

Interest up as interest rates go low

Some experts say, if YOU are one of those Americans who doesn't own a home, now may be a good time to buy. That's because interest rates are so low. And, the Federal Reserve announced last week, they would keep those rates low until at least 2014. If...

Tags: Mortgages, Homes, Finance, Finance, Federal Reserve

Interest up as interest rates get lower

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY -- Some experts say, if you are one of those Americans who doesn't own a home, now may be a good time to buy. That's because interest rates are so low. And, the Federal Reserve announced last week, they would keep those rates low until...

Tags: Mortgages, Finance, Homes, Finance, Federal Reserve

Bank customers promise to bolt in wake of fees

SOUTH BEND – Beginning in 2012, Bank of America customers will be charged for using their own money. People like Paula Laskowsky said her debit card is more convenient than cash. "It is easier and it holds me accountable for my money," she said....

Tags: Banking, Bank of America Corp.

Marriott leaving downtown South Bend

SOUTH BEND - After 30 years of business downtown, Marriott Hotels will leave the landmark steel and glass structure attached to the Century Center. The property owner, Bethesda, Md.-based Host Hotels & Resorts, is selling the site and Marriott has chosen...

Tags: Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Hotel and Accommodation Industry

UPDATE: South Bend bank robbed twice in four hours

SOUTH BEND — Today was a rough day for the employees of the 1st Source Bank at Mishawaka Avenue and 26th Street. Police were first dispatched to the River Park bank at 9:15 a.m. on the report of a robbery, and officers stopped two men just minutes...

Tags: FBI, Theft, St. Joseph County (Indiana), Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes

Slew of robberies at same South Bend bank raises eyebrows

The 1st Source Bank on the corner of Mishawaka Avenue and 26th Street is no stranger to crime. It was robbed twice on Tuesday – in just four hours. It was robbed four times in 2010. 1st Source isn't the only bank on Mishawaka Avenue. There...

Tags: Theft, Crime, Law and Justice, Bowling, Wells Fargo & Co., Sports

Police release photo of 1st Source robbery suspect

Tags: Theft, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes

South Bend police have bank robbery suspect in custody

SOUTH BEND – An arrest has been made in connection with the Tuesday afternoon robbery of the 1st Source Bank branch on Mishawaka Avenue and 26th Street. Darius L. Jiggetts, 21, of South Bend, was taken into custody and charged with robbery after...

Tags: Theft, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Bank Robbery

Mayor Luecke: 'South Bend is alive and well'

SOUTH BEND -- New business is coming to Ignition Park in South Bend. Mayor Steve Luecke made the announcement Monday evening at his 15th and final State of The City address. So what will this new business bring to South Bend? Details are expected at...

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