Notre Dame FCU recognized
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union in South Bend was named a Best Place to Work in Indiana by Best Companies Group, a national group recognizing supportive workplaces.
Goshen Health expands garden program
Goshen Health is growing its Tower Garden Program to include five local school districts, equipping classrooms with vertical gardens and enabling students to grow fresh produce.
Zoo open for winter
South Bend’s Potawatomi Zoo is open weekends from Jan. 3 to March 15, for Zoo Winter Days 2026, offering an opportunity to observe animals during the off-season.
Horizon Bank appoints SVP
Pam Zarazee is the new senior vice president, director of human resources at Horizon Bank, joining Horizon’s leadership team and overseeing the bank’s HR functions.
Goshen College featured on Telemundo special
Goshen College was featured in a Telemundo report focused on Latino education in the United States and the challenges Latino students and colleges are currently facing.
Third House Session slated for Jan. 16
Community members are invited to the 2026 Third House Session Jan. 16, at the Great Hall Event & Conference Center at Purdue University Northwest in Westville.
Villing+Company rebrands as Red Pony Marketing
Villing+Company in South Bend changes its name to Red Pony Marketing with a nod to its longtime icon the red horse.
Notre Dame hosts Pitch Fridays
The University of Notre Dame is hosting Pitch Fridays for aspiring entrepreneurs to present their innovative ideas and work with a startup coach, with the next date slated for Jan. 23.
Jersey Mike’s Subs to open in La Porte
Rich and Paul Sikoral are opening a new Jersey Mike’s Subs Jan. 14, in La Porte, and are planning a grand opening fundraiser to support La Porte High School.
Raclin Murphy Encore Center to open
A series of opening events starting Jan. 10 is planned to celebrate the new Raclin Murphy Encore Center, an expansion of South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center.