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Our Town Series - WNIT

Our Town Series

  • Our Town La Porte, IN

    Surrounded by lakes and a walkable, historic downtown, La Porte is dedicated to outdoor recreation through a unique system that traverses lakes and ponds. Find out what else is unique to this “walkable city of the future.”

    • Visit Our Town La Porte, IN

  • Our Town Berrien Springs, MI

    WNIT's Our Town series highlights the stories and places that make our local communities unique and vibrant.

    • Visit Our Town Berrien Springs, MI

  • Our Town Culver, IN

    The Our Town series is all about these towns and the people within them who help tell the stories of what makes their special corner of the world unique.

    • Visit Our Town Culver, IN

  • Our Town Nappanee, IN

    The Our Town series is all about these towns and the people within them who help tell the stories of what makes their special corner of the world unique. In the case of Our Town Nappanee , the region is rich in cultural and historical content. Everything from historical sites, to traditional high school sports legacy, the churches, and rich craftsmanship heritage; so many other special places that are known only to those who live in the area and know the true spirit of what Nappanee is all about.

    • Visit Our Town Nappanee, IN

  • Our Town St. Joseph, MI

    St. Joseph is a city in the US state of Michigan. St. Joseph and Benton Harbor are locally known as the "Twin Cities". Our Town St. Joseph features special stories and locations told by the people who live there.

    • Visit Our Town St. Joseph, MI

  • Our Town Benton Harbor, MI

    Benton Harbor and the city of St. Joseph are separated by the St. Joseph River and are known locally as the "Twin Cities". Our Town Benton Harbor features special aspects of this community told through the people who live there.

    • Visit Our Town Benton Harbor, MI

  • Our Town Syracuse

    Syracuse is the location of Lake Syracuse and the nearby, larger Lake Wawasee, in addition to several other lakes in the region. The National Weather Service operates a Weather Forecast Office in the town.

    • Visit Our Town Syracuse

  • Our Town Buchanan

    Buchanan, Michigan, also known as "Redbud City," is located in southwestern Michigan. It is a traditional Midwestern small town with a thriving downtown and tree lined streets. WNIT returns with its popular Our Town series in a look at Buchanan, where "Life is Better Here." Our Town Buchanan will showcase the special aspects of this community told through people who live and work in Buchanan. Our Town: Buchanan will premiere on WNIT on July 17, 2017.

    • Visit Our Town Buchanan

  • Our Town Plymouth

    Airdate: December 1, 2016 @ 8 PM & 9:30 PM
    Re-airdate: December 5, 2016 @ 9:30 PM

    Plymouth, Indiana is the county seat in Marshall County. It is a traditional Midwestern town with a gorgeous courthouse and tree lined streets. WNIT returns with its popular Our Town series in a look at Plymouth, Our Town Plymouth will showcase the special aspects of this community told through people who are from the community. A barn quilt tour, farmers market and the speedway, Plymouth offers opportunity to enjoy being outside. But a closer look also reveals the historic and charming.

    There are many documentaries of this genre that are done by chamber offices and visitors bureaus from the local regions focus on the beauty of their area; however, what sets the Our Town series apart from the these documentaries is that these stories are videotaped and told through the eyes of the people who live and work in the towns. Our Town Plymouth is a tapestry of stories that spotlight the town and collectively present what makes this community unique.

    • Visit Our Town Plymouth

  • Our Town Harbor Country

    Airdate: August 22, 2016

    The Our Town series is all about these towns and the people within them who help tell the stories of what makes their special corner of the world unique. The citizens tell the story of Harbor Country like no one else can.

    • Visit Our Town Harbor Country

  • Our Town Niles

    Airdate: June 6, 2016

    The Our Town series is all about these towns and the people within them who help tell the stories of what makes their special corner of the world unique. The citizens tell the story of Niles like no one else can.

    • Visit Our Town Niles

  • Our Town North Webster

    Airdate: September 21st, 2015

    The Our Town series is all about these towns and the people within them who help tell the stories of what makes their special corner of the world unique. The citizens tell the story of North Webster like no one else can.

    • Visit Our Town North Webster

  • Our Town South Bend

    Airdate: June 8 - June 17, 2015

    Join WNIT as ordinary citizens become volunteer videographers in celebration of South Bend's 150th anniversary with the making of Our Town: South Bend.

    • Visit Our Town South Bend

  • Our Town Dowagiac

    The Our Town series is all about these towns and the people within them who help tell the stories of what makes their special corner of the world unique. The citizens tell the story of Dowagiac like no one else can.

    • Visit Our Town Dowagiac

  • Our Town Elkhart

    The Our Town series is all about these towns and the people within them who help tell the stories of what makes their special corner of the world unique. The citizens of Elkhart tell the story of the City with a Heart like no one else can.

    • Visit Our Town Elkhart

  • Our Town Mishawaka

    The Our Town series is all about these towns and the people within them who help tell the stories of what makes their special corner of the world unique. Mishawaka is known for its parks, schools, and expanding business sector. The citizens of Mishawaka tell the story of the Princess City, from its humble beginnings to now, like no one else can.

    • Visit Our Town Mishawaka

  • Our Town Warsaw & Winona Lake

    Warsaw and Winona Lake are rich in history. From revivals to innovation, artisans to lake life; Warsaw and Winona Lake have a celebrated past and an exciting future. An international leader in Orthopedics, there is so much more to these communities that truly make them what they are. The people from Warsaw and Winona Lake are a reflection of what these communities are all about.

    • Visit Our Town Warsaw & Winona Lake

  • Our Town Goshen

    Goshen is rich in cultural and historical content. Everything from historical sites, to traditional high school hang-outs, churches, the college and so many other special places that are known only to those who live in the area and know the true spirit of what Goshen is all about.

    • Visit Our Town Goshen