HeyJaredRound the Bend Now and Then
Local history nerd Matt Emery strives to tell the story of South Bend and Mishawaka through interviews with local leaders, business owners and community members. Learn how intertwined the South Bend and Mishawaka area's past is to our present.
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The Footlocker That Came Home (opens the original)
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In 1944, Mishawaka’s Elizabeth Richardson left home to serve American troops overseas with the Red Cross during World War II. She would never make it home. But her footlocker did. More than 80 years later, that same footlocker was discovered in the most unlikely of places: Along a creek in California. Mishawaka historian Pete DeKever joins me to tell the remarkable story of Liz Richardson, the wartime journey of her footlocker through England and France, what happened to it after her tragic deat
Lost Treasures of Indiana (opens the original)
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In this episode, I meet with Joseph S. Pete, an award winning journalist and business reporter for The Times of Northwest Indiana . Joseph has spent years covering the businesses, industries, restaurants, and communities of Northwest Indiana, but he's also an author with a passion for uncovering the stories of the Hoosier State. His latest book, Lost Treasures of Indiana , takes readers across the state to revisit restaurants, stores, amusement parks, entertainment venues, landmarks, and other b
A Hidden South Bend Love Story (opens the original)
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In this episode, local historian and author Aaron Helman shares how a forgotten briefcase, filled with letters, photographs, postcards, and personal keepsakes, revealed an entirely different side of J. D. Oliver Jr, heir to the Oliver empire. The result is a fascinating story of love, loss, and rediscovery that also paints a vivid picture of life in South Bend during the early 20th century. Read more about this story at: https://southbendnewstimes.com/community/helman-jd-oliver-jr/ Whether you'r
The Story Behind "The Cove" - Revisited (opens the original)
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This week, we’re revisiting one of the podcast’s early episodes: the story behind Four Winds Field. Better known to many longtime South Bend residents as “The Cove.” Originally released in July 2023, my conversation with former South Bend Mayor Roger Parent explores the vision, challenges, and determination that transformed a neglected site into one of downtown South Bend’s most beloved gathering places. Three years later, the story is just as relevant as ever. With major renovations, a new uppe
The Potawatomi Zoo (opens the original)
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Potawatomi Zoo has been a beloved part of our community for over a century. In this episode, I sit down with Executive Director Josh Sisk to talk about his journey to leading Potawatomi Zoo, what it takes to operate a modern accredited zoo, and the exciting vision for its future. We also take a fun look back through historic South Bend Tribune articles that highlight just how far the zoo has come - from its humble beginnings to the incredible destination it is today. Whether you've been visiting
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