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The wait is finally over — Iozzo’s on Jefferson has opened its doors for the Franklin community. The new Italian restaurant is located at 351 E. Jefferson Street next to the railroad tracks and across from Hoosier Cupboard Ice Cream and Candy. The staff welcomed the community in for dinner Monday, after a soft open over the weekend. The opening wa...

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Wednesday March 5. 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST. The History Museum - 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Joe Agostino and colleagues discuss the history, heritage, and contributions of local Italian Americans. Joe is one of several members of local Italian American clubs that provided substantial assistance to The History Museum’s exhibit Traditi...

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The most famous jersey on the Indiana Fever roster is no doubt one that sports the No. 22. Caitlin Clark has always had that number on her back as it is her birth date. Since she was born in January, that meant it was her birthday which now makes her a 23-year-old. Growing another year after a stellar debut WNBA season meant she became one of the m...

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I’ve been a longtime fan of Puccini’s Pizza & Pasta. We’ve been regulars for years, and honestly, I don’t see that changing anytime soon! Between the excellent food and the friendly service, Puccini’s checks all the boxes for a great dining experience. Today, I took advantage of their lunch special, which I highly recommend. For just over nine buck...

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Caitlin Clark has rapidly become one of the most popular atheletes in the world of sports. She took the WNBA by storm, shattering records and making a big impact for the Indiana fever. Then again, her easy-going and down-to-earth nature off the court is in contrast to her tough persona on it. Notably, that might come from her family. In an appearan...

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The exhibit “Traditions and Progress: Italian Americans in Northern Indiana” continues through May 4 at The History Museum, 897 Thomas St. The exhibit features photographs, maps, artifacts and information about the history of Italian Americans in northern Indiana, a press release says. “Traditions and Progress” describes the heritage, values and wi...

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named as TIME Magazine's 2024 Athlete of the Year on Tuesday (December 10). Clark, 22, whose dominant collegiate career at Iowa led to a spike in popularity for women's basketball, was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft and won the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year award, leading the Fever to a playoff be...

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The sounds of opera will fill the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute during an event this weekend. Operatic Soprano Tiffany Herring will perform Saturday during an event called “History of Italy and Italian Opera in Eight Vocal Pieces”. Herring will sing eight pieces spanning from the earliest days of opera in 17th century Florence, Italy, all the way...

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When customers think of Cosimo Rulli, they don't think of a Bit of Italy, they think of a lot of love. The 89-year-old proprietor of Cosimo & Susie's A Bit of Italy exudes that emotion with his wife at the Italian restaurant he and Susie have run for the past 35 years at Town & Country Shopping Center. Rulli calls the food "slow food," cooked and p...

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Family is the single word describes the goal and mission of Little Chicagos. Managed by Aaron and Rhonda Blake, the husband-wife duo aims to create an atmosphere full of family. They strive to replicate the feeling of being with family, starting with scratch-cooking in a laughter-filled kitchen and extending to the Italian cafe design of the dining...

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