St. Joseph’s landfill is filling up fast, and the clock is ticking, with its projected lifespan being May 2047.

On Wednesday, the St. Joseph County Department of Health issued a recall alert after lead was detected in certain WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches on Oct. 28, 2023.

The Catholic Diocese has decided to boot the beloved urban farm to make room for a new seminary. But questions still abound as to why both aren't possible.

These small business owners are helping transform St. Joseph, Rieger said. St. Joseph grew from roughly 4,700 residents in 2000 to more than 7,000 in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.