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Benjamin Rogers is running as Republican candidate for Goshen Mayor. Hear more about his platforms, ideas and why he says it's important for you to get to the polls on Nov. 7th to cast your vote.

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The deadline to apply for the JWAS Scholarship is Oct. 30, 2023. 95.3 MNC's Jon Zimney talks with the founders of the JWAS Foundation, as well as it's Executive Director and JWAS parents about the inspiration behind the scholarship and how it provides an educational opportunity for its recipients, as well as benefits the community as a whole.

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Tommie Lee speaks with Jacqueline Kronk about an exciting and innovative new program at the BGCSJC that is finding a new way to teach coping skills to young people.

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Rick Walz of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana speaks with Tommie Lee of MNC about scams targeting recent grads. These include employment scams/job offers, residential scams, and scams related to their student debt.

Learn more, as always, at https://bbb.org.

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Rick Walz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talks with MNC's Tommie Lee about the scams that target military members past and present, and their families, that are especially active during Memorial Day.

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Foundation Executive Director Charmaine Torma says it's time to break out the ugly holiday sweaters for the annual fundraising event that benefits the Elkhart Comm. Schools -- the Ugly Sweater Run is Saturday, Dec. 3.

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The story remains the same: Facebook users do a lot on the site that puts their personal information in jeopardy.

Marjorie Stephens of the BBB has tips to keep your info secure when you interact with social media.

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Marjorie Stephens of the BBB says there are a number of things you need to do as you return to the process of buying tickets for shows, especially online.

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Tuesday, for the first time in 20 years, there were no U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan. But some Americans remain in the volatile country.

Jon and Brooklyne spoke with 2nd Dist. Rep. Jackie Walorski about the final flights out, the efforts to bring home those who remain, and the war itself.

From Michiana's Morning News, Tuesday Aug. 31, 2021.

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You don't often think of your kids as a potential target for scammers and identity thieves, but Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana tells us that it's a problem more common than you might think.

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Indiana State Attorney General Todd Rokita spoke with Matt Locke on Thursday about the Parents' Bill of Rights, school mask mandates, and more.

From the Casey Hendrickson Show on 95.3 Michiana's News Channel.

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Marjorie Stephens of The Better Business Bureau says it's easier than ever for scammers to defraud you when you book a room for an out-of-town stay. Both during the planning stage, and after you check in.

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A strange disease causing illness and deaths in common songbirds continues to frustrate researchers.

Marnie Urso of The Audubon Society recommends that residents in The Great Lakes Region, especially in Indiana, do their best to keep birds from gathering. That means no birdbaths, and no bird feeders.

She spoke with MNC's Tommie Lee about what people should know about the current situation.

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Marjorie Stephens of The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana talks with Tommie Lee about the safest ways to give online when you want to lend someone a hand.

Learn more at the BBB website, and make the most of the BBB ScamTracker Page for the latest updates.

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Rick Walz from the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has some ideas on how you can protect yourself from fraud as the Child Tax Credit arrives.

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The start of summer usually brings bouts of extreme storm activity to northern Indiana. And with the arrival of storm damage comes the arrival of scammers eager to make a buck by getting you to sign for repairs that aren't going to happen.

Marjorie Stephens with The Better Business Bureau talks with Tommie Lee about how to protect yourself from these scams.

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Marjorie Stephens of The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana says there are ways to play it smart when you plan your summer travel. In the excitement of vacation options reopening, it's easy to get distracted by scammers who look legitimate on the surface.

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Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana says scammers are taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding vaccine requirements. The BBB has tips on how to protect yourself.

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Congresswoman Jackie Walorski talks about Indiana's response to the coronavirus, breaks down the spending associated with it, and more. From Michiana's Morning News, Monday March 9th 2020.

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Warmer weather is coming, which means more people will be looking to either buy or sell a home. Rick Walz with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has some tips on how to better protect yourself during this expensive and important process.

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You have a lot to think about when you travel. The Better Business Bureau has some tips on how to educate yourself about travel insurance.

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In an election year, scammers get especially creative by tapping into your political beliefs and fooling you into giving up money and personal information. Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau has some tips on how to protect yourself during this turbulent year.

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Data Privacy Day was Tuesday, January 28. Marjorie Stephens from the Better Business Bureau has some tips on how to best protect yourself online.

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Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau says the end of support for Windows 7 has led scammers to find new ways to take advantage of people still using the older operating system.

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Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana says scammers are using phone calls and emails to intimidate and scare people into paying fake fines, claiming they missed jury duty. Here's what the BBB says you should watch out for.

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The internet has made it easier than ever to find tickets for games, concerts and other events. But Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau says there are many ticket scammers looking to fool fans into buying fake tickets. But there are a number of ways to defend yourself against getting cheated.

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Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau says the Secret Santa opportunities you see online involving people you don't know could be a tool aimed at gathering your personal information.

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Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana talks with Tommie Lee about con-artists looking to take advantage of the confusion that can sometimes surround ACA enrollment time.

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The Better Business Bureau recommends shopping with care when you see an offer on social media that looks too good to be true.

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Walker Stalker zombie walk events can sometimes be used as a front for scammers. Marjorie Stephens of the BBB tells you how to avoid being taken.

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Democrat James Mueller speaks about community engagement, public safety, and more during a quick conversation with 953MNC on Thursday, October 31.

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John Paschall if the Better Business Bureau talks about the uses for the BBB's ScamTracker website, and about just why millennials are becoming the more likely victims of scams.

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Marjorie Stephens of the BBB says some buyers will ask you to go to a specific website to get a vehicle history report for them, but the site turns out to be a tool to collect your personal data. How can you protect yourself from this? She has the answer.

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Jeff Rea looks back at a busy summer, recent economic investments, and more around Michiana.

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Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau has advice on knowing what to click, and what to avoid.

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Marjorie Stephens of the BBB of Northern Indiana talks about ads you see all the time on social media, and how some of them might not be legitimate.

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Mark McGill talks with SB Cubs President Joe Hart about the city's first championship title in several years.

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Marjorie Stephens talks about how to protect yourself from unnecessary medical equipment scams.

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Allen Stewart of the HoH talks about the grand opening event this weekend, and the upcoming 3rd Annual Hall of Heroes Comic Con.

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Marjorie Stephens of the BBB talks about the dangers of using Siri, Alexa, or a search engine to find customer service numbers.

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Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke with Michiana's Morning News on Tuesday to talk about the upcoming community meeting focusing on use of force by the SBPD, as well as the ongoing question of winter amnesty for the homeless.

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Marjorie Stephens of the BBB talks about a scam so convincing she herself almost fell for it.

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Tim Scott talks about the current status of projects in South Bend.

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Fire Chief "Buddy" Kirsits remembers a fallen friend and Captain who has lost his battle with cancer.

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Chief Scott Ruszkowski spoke with 953 MNC Monday morning about the latest shootings, and his Op Ed piece in the Sunday South Bend Tribune. (https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/opinion/viewpoint/viewpoint-south-bend-police-chief-we-need-to-work-together/article_05e39815-4e16-5f96-9475-aee52b537228.html)

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Carl Stutsman of 953MNC and Elkhart's Froggy 102.7 talks about the 24th annual event with Elkhart Environmental Center Director Jamison Czarnecki.

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Asst. Chief Jason Stefaniak and some of his fellow officers talk about a great event planned for kids.

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Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana says 4 recent victims of Advance Loan scams in our area lost thousands of dollars.

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Cindy McCraner, the Development Manager for WNIT, talks about the new channel that launched in June featuring nothing but children's programming, and the benefits for preschoolers.

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Restaurateurs Mark McDonald and Casey Dvorak talk with 953 MNC's Jon Zimney about Restaurant Week in Downtown South Bend.

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Jen from South Bend Animal Care and Control has advice on keeping your pets safe and cool.

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Chamber President Levon Johnson talks about what's happening in the City with a Heart, including the long-awaited aquatic center.

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With some of the hottest temperatures and heat indices of the last decade expected this week, the Mishawaka Fire Department has some recommendations about safety for you, your children, and your pets.

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb talks about his announcement seeking a second term in office. He also spoke with Mark McGill about the comeback story of Michiana.

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Chief Cox talks with Mark McGill about the brand new Firehouse No. 9 on South Bend's East Side.

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Chief Scott Ruszkowski talks with Mark McGill about the morale within the South Bend Police Department, community efforts, and the upcoming career open house event.

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Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau tells us about scams that are built around job offers, and how easy it is for people to fall for them.

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Rick Walz with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana talks about how military families and veterans are targeted by scammers.

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You probably love fireworks. Your dog probably does not. Jen from South Bend Animal Care & Control has some ideas on helping them get through the Fourth.

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Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has a warning about planning your next vacation.

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Mark McGill spoke with St. Joseph County Sheriff Bill Redman about the recent violence in the area, what is usually at the root of it, and how the community can respond to it.

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Part two of our conversation with Rick Walz about the recent rise in identity theft reports to the BBB, which are at an all-time high.

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The man they call HoJo talks with 953 MNC about his new album and tour, and the show coming later this month to Chicago's House of Blues.

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Part one of our conversation with Rick Walz about the recent rise in identity theft reports to the BBB, which are at an all-time high.

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The state lawmaker and former Elkhart County Prosecutor checks in with Mark McGill on Michiana's Morning News.

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Rick Walz with the Better Business Bureau urges you to be careful when you give to those who say they've been hit hard by weather disasters.

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Councilman Scott talks with Mark McGill on Michiana's Morning News about the Blackthotn Golf Course housing development project, the future of the building that was used for weather amnesty this past winter, and more.

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Rio is available for adoption at South Bend Animal Care & Control. He's a friendly American Bulldog mix who thinks he's smaller than he really is.

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Michiana's Morning News Hosts Brooklyne Beatty and Jon Zimney welcome Dan Bongino to the daily lineup! Bongino takes over the 12pm-3pm spot starting May 24th.

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Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau has plenty of suggestions on how to create a COVID-safe wedding event that had to moved from last year. More details with the story at 953mnc.com

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Rick Walz of the BBB tells us that scammers are latching onto a real program, trying to twist it in ways that will cheat people out of money or personal information. And they're doing it in a way that targets people who have suffered a death in the family due to the pandemic.

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Warmer weather means it's time to get your HVAC system ready. The Better Business Bureau can help protect you from people who are poised to take advantage of you.

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Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau says a number of unscrupulous scammers will try to offer you something that looks too good to be true when you are selling your house. However, it's easy to protect yourself if you do a little homework.

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Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau warns us about a new scam targeting students looking to pay for homework help.

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Marjorie Stephens says Spring Season is open season on the elderly again this year, as scammers claim a grandchild is in trouble and needs immediate financial assistance.

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Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau reminds you, as natural disaster season approaches, that if you want to donate to hep people in need you should make sure you do so carefully.

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Marjorie Stephens warns us about a romance scam that starts on a dating app, leads to a relationship, and could end with the victim on the hook for money laundering.

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Marjorie Stephens with The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana warns against giving your info to a text message that promises a free year of Netflix in response to the large number of people staying home during the pandemic.

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Rick Walz of the Better Business Bureau shares a story about a Hoosier who was able to stop a scam from turning them into a victim, and what you can learn from it.

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Tommie Lee talks with Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau off Northern Indiana about the top scams of the past year.

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Congresswoman Jackie Walorski talks about the SCOTUS seat vacancy, ,the latest COVID-19 news, and more with Michiana's Morning News on Sept. 24 2020.

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2nd District Rep. Jackie Walorski talks about the latest developments regarding COVID-19, including her work on a new stimulus, and her desire to see some accountability for the origin of the virus.

From Michiana's Morning News, July 15 2020.

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Jackie Walorski spoke with Michiana's Morning News Wednesday morning about the recent widespread unrest gripping the country, and what it means for all of us.

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The recent rise in puppy scams is still a big problem, according to the Better Business Bureau. Marjorie Stephens of the BBB tells us there are local reports of pet-buying frauds
Stephens says many people are falling victim because they're looking too adopt a puppy to keep them company during isolation, and have become accustomed to doing much of their shopping online during the pandemic. You can learn more at BBB dot org.

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2nd District Congresswoman Jackie Walorski talks with Michiana's Morning News about the $3 Trillion bailout effort, Phase Three of Back On Track Indiana, and more.

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Marjorie Stephens of the BBB says some of the info you share innocently can give scammers clues on how to get at your personal passwords.

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Marjorie Stephens with the BBB of Northern Indiana shares more tips on travel and coronavirus scams.

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Dan Fitzpatrick, the Chairman & CEO of Quality Dining, talks about why you shouldn't be afraid to take a break from cooking and bring something home.

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Megan Ramirez, co-owner of Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill talks with Michiana's Morning News about Operation Restaurant Rescue. It's a program designed to keep restaurants going during the coronavirus scare.

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Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau shares some advice on keeping your family safe from scammers during the pandemic.

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From Thursday, 3/19: Indiana Senator Todd Young discusses the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and more.

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Jackie Walorski says the Trump administration and health officials are doing everything they can to fight the coronavirus.

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Certified Financial Planner Mike Bernard of Korhorn and the Wise Money Show talks to Michiana's Morning News about what the dramatic stock market means to you.

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Business email fraud is spreading, and even some of the biggest names are being affected.

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