ELECTRIC

American Electric Power: (800) 311-4634

Mishawaka Utilities Co.: (574) 258-1630

Walkerton Electric: (574) 586-3613

GAS

Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO): (800) 464-7726

WATER

South Bend Water Works: (574) 235-9236

Mishawaka Utilities: (574) 258-1630

TELEPHONE

SBC Indiana: (800) 742-8771

CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE

There are several cellular providers in the area. Visit The Chamber's web site at www.sjchamber.org/bizdir.htm and enter the keyword Telecommunications

LOCAL AREA CODE: 574

CABLE TELEVISION

Comcast: (866) 594-1234

TRASH REMOVAL

City of South Bend: (574) 277-8823

City of Mishawaka: (574) 299-0500

Note: County residents contract with private companies

RECYCLING

Recycling is mandatory in St. Joseph County. New residents can pick up recycling bins and obtain a collection schedule from Solid Waste Management of St. Joseph County, 310 West South Street, South Bend 46601 or call (574) 235-9971.

BANKING

For a list of banks, credit unions, and savings and loans, visit www.sjchamber.org/bizdir.htm and enter the keyword Banks

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (574) 277-9121

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY (574) 234-0051

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police and fire emergency: 911

Crime Stoppers: (800) 342-7867

St. Joseph County Sheriff: (574) 235-9611

Indiana State Police

South Bend and Mishawaka: (574) 233-1123

North Liberty/Walkerton: (574) 656-3600

POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

South Bend: (574) 235-9201

Mishawaka: (574) 258-1678

Lakeville Town Marshall: (574) 784-2698

New Carlisle: (574) 654-3544

North Liberty: (574) 656-4411

Osceola: (574) 674-8685

Roseland: (574) 272-6241

Walkerton: (574) 586-3511

FAMILY/CHILDREN SERVICES (574) 259-5666

HEALTH DEPARTMENT (574) 235-9750

Birth certificates: (574) 235-9638

Death certificates: (574) 235-9639

Environmental: (574) 235-9723

Immunizations: (574) 235-9783

PETS

By law, all dogs and cats in St. Joseph County must be licensed. Contact the St. Joseph County Humane Society for current licensing information for your particular address. South Bend residents should call South Bend Animal Control. Pet licenses are valid for one year and expire on December 31. All pets (dogs and cats) must be leashed when off their owners' property. Also, owners are responsible for cleaning up their animal's waste.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY (574) 255-4726

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHERN INDIANA (574) 255-9555

SENIORS

AARP: (317) 202-9910

Battell Center: (574) 256-1666

Council on Aging: (574) 295-1820

Forever Learning Institute: (574) 282-1901

Leighton Center for Senior Health: (574) 284-7243

Meals on Wheels: (574) 284-2648

REAL Services: (574) 233-8205

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: (574) 232-2522

Social Security Administration: (574) 251-3446

St. Joseph VNA Home Care: (574) 472-6500

TIME ZONE

St. Joseph County observes Eastern Standard Time all year; there is no time change during the year. When setting appointments in Michigan and other Indiana counties, make sure you're clear on whose time the appointment is set.

UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE (574) 233-6175

VETERAN'S SERVICES (574) 235-9978

VOTER REGISTRATION

You must register to vote at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Sign up at the county's voter registration office, any auto license branch or public library. For a list of publicly held offices and the current elected officials, please visit The Chamber's web site at www.sjchamber.org/policy.htm.

COUNTY/CITY BUILDING South Bend (574) 235-9521

WEATHER INFORMATION

Time and temperature: (574) 234-7121

Weather forecast: (574) 651-2828

Weather service office: (574) 234-5178

DRIVER LICENSING AND REGISTRATION

New residents may obtain an Indiana driver's license by surrendering their out-of-state license, presenting two forms of identification, taking a written exam and passing the vision screening. Booklets are available to study for the written exam. New residents must obtain an Indiana driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency. There is a fee and the license is valid for four years.

New residents must also obtain an Indiana title and license plates within 60 days of establishing residency. An automobile excise tax is charged annually based on the car's year, make, model and original price. Call the nearest license bureau or visit www.ai.org/bmv to determine what paperwork is required to register and title your car in Indiana.

SOUTH BEND 4646 West Western Avenue, Belleville Plaza (574) 233-2149

MISHAWAKA 2544 Miracle Lane • (574) 255-9620

WALKERTON 302 Roosevelt Road • (574) 586-3830

MEDIA

South Bend Tribune: (574) 235-6161 Daily, covers local, regional, national and international news

Television Stations: WBND-TV (ABC), WHME-TV (Independent), WMWB (WB), WNDU-TV (NBC), WNIT-TV (PBS) WSBT-TV (CBS), WSBT-DT (UPN), WSJV-TV (FOX)

Radio Stations:

102.3-FM love songs

WAOR-FM 95.3 classic rock

WBYT-FM 100.7 country

WDND-AM 1620 sports

WFRN-FM 104.7 Christian

WGCS-FM 91.1 folk

WGTC-FM 102.3 contemporary Christian

WHFB-FM 99.9 country

WHLY-AM 1580 adult standards

WHME-FM 103.1 contemporary Christian

WHPZ-FM 96.9 Christian

WLRX-FM 95.7 AC

WNDV-FM 92.9 top 40

WNSN-FM 101.5 top 40 & oldies

WRBR-FM 103.9 rock

WSBT-AM 960 variety/talk

WSMK-FM 99.1 rhythmic

WSND-FM 88.9 classical/variety

WUBS-FM 89.7 urban/gospel

WUBU-FM 106.3 jazz

WZOC-FM 94.3 oldies

CLIMATE

Coolest month: January, average temperature 24.4

Warmest month: July, average temperature 73.3

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