The town of Middlebury has stayed busy. Pandemic or not, the town has gotten a lot done in 2020, and it stands poised to accelerate that momentum in 2021 and beyond. “Strategic planning is a forever process,” said John McKee, president of the Friends of…
The votes are tallied and the community has spoken: The Coolest Thing Made in Elkhart County is a water monitor designed and developed by SonSet Solutions. More than 4,000 votes were cast during the campaign for 30 different products made in Elkhart County, which ranged…
Besides providing a boost for downtown Elkhart, the up-and-coming River District is winning awards on the national stage for its design and aesthetic principles. A designer involved in the River District’s master plan, Jeff Speck, announced on Twitter on Friday, May 22, 2020, that his…
Living under stay-at-home orders with many of our favorite shops and restaurants doesn’t sound like a recipe for building community, but Elkhart County residents have responded with many acts of grace as the state and country deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. By giving to charitable…
This was not the way any of us expected 2020 to be. With all of the necessary though painful precautions we’re taking to slow down the spread of coronavirus infections and limit COVID-19 illnesses, that’s put a stop to many of things we love to…
What if one of the solutions to more housing to Elkhart County can be found in the story of South Bend’s “accidental developer?” Not long ago, Mike Keen was like many in the audience of 38 who gathered for a Community Champions Roundtable at Tolson…
Elkhart has seen plenty of big investments in the last several years and now a move toward one on the south side of the city is gaining momentum. A community conversation started in the summer of 2018 when the Elkhart City Council changed the funding…
Elkhart County is a manufacturing powerhouse, and its heritage has deep roots in agriculture. But that’s not all we have to offer. Elkhart County’s cities and towns and rural spaces have a vibrant arts scene. Craftsmanship is on full display from our diverse array of…
You know you’ve got a good thing going when you get to hang out with a comedy legend. Devin Biek and Richard Worsham, co-founders of Janus Motorcycles, recently spent time with Jay Leno, former host of “The Tonight Show,” for an episode of his show,…
If you want to love where you live, this is a session for you! Mike Keen of South Bend, who describes himself as “the accidental developer,” will be the featured speaker from 4 to 6 p.m. February 20 at the next session of Community Champions…
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