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Mishawaka

Mishawaka’s Riverwalk Bridge

March 13, 2009

I’ve been looking at Downtown Mishawaka and Downtown South Bend the last few days. You can expect a feature on housing in the two areas soon. Until then, here are some photos of what I believe to be Mishawaka’s newest landmark, the Riverwalk Bridge. The cable stayed pedestrian bridge has a 75 foot tall pier [...]

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Outdoor Music Festivals Around the South Bend Area

June 23, 2008

It’s time to enjoy great weather and great tunes. Check out the schedule of bands, days, and times below. There’s something for everyone.
Meet Me On the Island – Century Center, Island Park
Admission: $5; children under 12 free
July 3, 5:00 – 10:30pm – Clifford & Michaels Blues Band
August 29, 5:00 – 9:30pm – Darryl Buchannan
September 19, [...]

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View of the Week: Mishawaka’s Memorial Day Parade

May 28, 2007

scenes from Mishawaka’s Memorial Day Parade, downtown Mishawaka
taken ~10 am, 5/28/2007

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Martha’s Midway Tavern – Mishawaka’s Home of the Blues

May 15, 2007

Martha’s Midway Tavern, at 810 W 4th Street in Mishawaka, is a Blues institution. If you’re scratching your head at the name, start with the YouTube video below, and visit in person when you can.

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Taxing News for Mishawaka’s Downtown Developments

May 12, 2007

Sue Lowe of The South Bend Tribune reports the Mishawaka city council voted not to award a tax abatement to the 19 townhouse development “Ironworks, LLC – Townes at Kamm Island Park,” south of the river near downtown Mishawaka. They have not yet voted on the abatement request for a strikingly similar development, the 20 townhouse development “Riverwalk [...]

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Tax Breaks With a View

April 17, 2007

It was a big day for Mishawaka when the abandoned Uniroyal buildings came down on June 17th 2000. Now, nearly seven years later, the site is seeing the start of some long anticipated residential growth. Developers Chuck Trippel of Riverwalk Townhomes, LLC and Bob Stephens of IronWorks, LLC are seeking five year tax abatements for their [...]

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Fondue Saves the Best for Last

April 6, 2007

The Fondue! (formerly The Fondue Parlor) is set in one of the 100 Center’s renovated factory-type buildings and offers seating options ranging from booths to quaint “two-tops” to tables that can be moved together for the largest of parties.

Our meal started with a typical salad followed by an appetizer that was tastier than one [...]

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