WARSAW — The Warsaw Fire Department is celebrating the career of firefighter Jeff “Robo” Rostochak, who retires later this month. Friends, family and fellow firefighters gathered Friday afternoon, July 24, at the fire station on Center Street to visit, reminisce and enjoy a slice of cake in Rostochak’s honor. “He’s been an asset to the …read more.

By William G. Gilroy Notre Dame University Prolific bestselling author James Patterson released a new children’s book on Nov. 24, and it has a distinct University of Notre Dame feel. House of Robots, co-written by Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, takes place in South Bend and features illustrations from the University’s annual National Robotics Week event …read more.

In the midst of their fall US tour, which has two stops in northern Indiana this weekend, Crobot released their new album, Something Supernatural, via Wind-up Records on Oct. 27. The group will continue their fall tour before joining Chevelle on Dec. 6 in Columbia, S.C. for a winter tour wrapping Dec. 20 in Milwaukee. …read more.