The History Museum Registrar Cat Page-Vanore points to side whiskers grown by Almond Bugbee, one of South Bend's first prominent residents, who arrived in the area in 1837.
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The Fantastic Facial Hair exhibit at The History Museum explores different beard, mustache and sideburn styles over time, both locally and around the world.
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A local library created an ofrenda, a traditional altar that serves as a focal point for Dia de los Muertos.
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Former President Bill Clinton was on the campaign trail for Kamala Harris on Wednesday. He made multiple stops in western Michigan, including a stop in Benton Harbor.
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The St. Joseph County Public Library could move its Western Branch from Lombardy Avenue to nearby Western Avenue for more visibility
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Indiana law prohibits campaigning for candidates within 50 feet of a polling place doors.
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Exposure to PFAS has been linked to problems with the immune system, developmental issues in children and cancer — the leading cause of death among firefighters.
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Indiana is one of only seven states that allows people to vote for all the members of a political party with just one mark on their ballot.
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A plan to allow Michigan corrections officers access to the State Police Retirement System passed the Michigan Senate Wednesday
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A challenge to Michigan’s rules on water contamination by a group of forever chemicals is on the Michigan Supreme Court’s November oral arguments docket.
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High health care costs are a significant concern for Hoosiers and lawmakers. A legislative study committee tasked with exploring policies to address costs made six broad recommendations ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
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Indiana University business school leaders say the national and state economies are “returning to normal.”
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A handful of state House races will decide whether Democrats continue to control Lansing for another two years, or if Republicans will take the helm for the coming term.
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The lone debate in Indiana's 2024 U.S. Senate race was a sedate exchange between just two of the three candidates, as Republican Jim Banks declined to participate.
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Unfounded claims about election fraud have made some voters concerned about what happens after the polls close. County clerks throughout the state say Indiana’s elections are secure.
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Indiana voters who are casting mail-in ballots this fall must get those ballots back to their county election administrator by 6 p.m. on Election Day.
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