Photos From Around Michiana
Follow this link to view a slideshow of the Michiana photos that have appeared on the BendAreaBlog since its launch on April 11th.
Mishawaka has Condos Too!
There has been enough excitement around Notre Dame this year that if you mention a condo in striking distance of the stadium, people reach for their checkbook. There are many great South Bend Condos, but don’t overlook Mishawaka when searching for hassle free housing. The South Bend Tribune reports that new condos are coming to […]
An Open Dialogue About Our Schools
Schools are important. Families choose where to live based on jobs and schools, and later choose a house based on a host of other criteria such as price. I work with many people relocating their families to the South Bend Area and hear many questions about the school districts. They sometimes have encountered news articles […]
Gumwood Road is Growing
According to county engineers, Gumwood Road caries about 25,000 vehicles per day, making it one of the most important roads that St Joseph County maintains. This makes sense when you consider it is a primary conduit between Granger and the Main Street/University Park shopping district. The city of Mishawaka has annexed this road up to […]
South Bend, Michigan?
In 1805 the legislature split the Indiana Territory into two pieces along a line from the southernmost point of Lake Michigan to Lake Eerie. This created the Michigan Territory. In 1816, just before Indiana became a state, the boundary was moved ten miles north to provide Indiana with its 45 miles of Lake Michigan frontage. […]