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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Mike MurrellA local library created an ofrenda, a traditional altar that serves as a focal point for Dia de los Muertos. -
Mike Murrell/WVPEFormer 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. -
ProvidedThe St. Joseph County Public Library could move its Western Branch from Lombardy Avenue to nearby Western Avenue for more visibility -
Jeff Parrott/WVPEIndiana law prohibits campaigning for candidates within 50 feet of a polling place doors.
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Republican party leaders claim the Michigan election is trending their way as the clock winds down ahead of Election Day. -
Chick-fil-A celebrated its grand opening Thursday for its new location on Cassopolis Street in Elkhart. The opening brings concerns of increased traffic. -
Kent Fulmer Visits With Jennifer Blouin Policelli, Curator Of Education At The Elkhart County Historical Museum. -
The Elkhart River Restoration Association, in partnership with Gollon Bait & Fish Farm, released over 3000 walleye fingerlings into the Elkhart River at Shanklin Park in Goshen on Monday. -
The race for president is largely viewed as Vice President Kamala Harris versus former President Donald Trump. But the race is not just the two big parties. -
Drug overdose rates remain high in St. Joseph County but overdose deaths have fallen sharply. -
The Humane Society of St. Joseph County says it's trying to get creative to free up shelter space, including waiving many fees it previously charged owners to recover their lost pets. -
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is threatening two more law enforcement agencies with potential legal action over the state’s ban on sanctuary cities. -
A cohort of 16 northwest Indiana residents hope to bring cleaner steel to the Region. This comes as U.S. Steel and Cleveland Cliffs plan to extend the life of their coal-based blast furnaces. -
The campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris leaned into star power Tuesday night with a rally in Detroit featuring former President Barack Obama and Eminem.
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