James Brosher

Huntington North semistates

March 18, 2012

I spent Saturday afternoon photographing the Huntington North Class 3A and 4A semistates for the Tribune. We had a couple local teams hoping to punch tickets to the state finals, but both teams – Mishawaka Marian and Elkhart Memorial – lost. It appears I might be bad luck. The gym was dark and had a green glow about it that I can only assume was cranked up for St. Patrick’s Day. The amazing food in hospitality room left me speechless and made up for the cave-like light illuminating the gymnasium.

Carmel's James Crowley runs into the awaiting arms of fans as they storm the court following a 62-59 win against Elkhart Memorial in a Class 4A semistate on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Huntington North High School in Huntington, Ind. Carmel survived after a half-court heave at the buzzer by Elkhart Memorial fell a few feet short of the rim. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

U.S. Rep. Mike Pence in Mishawaka

March 17, 2012

Larry Davis, right, president of Daman Products, points out a machine as he gives a tour of the facility to U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., and local business leaders and officials on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Mishawaka manufacturing company. Pence was in town as part of a statewide tour meeting with businesses as he runs for governor. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Pole positioning

March 16, 2012

In South Bend, the people here take St. Patrick’s Day very seriously. So seriously that I need to remind myself to check later to see if I get holiday pay for working on Saturday. On Thursday some of the preparations started for what should be a fun weekend in South Bend although I’ll be down in Huntington, Ind. shooting a couple semi-state basketball games. Alas, I will miss out on festivities such as the little leprechaun contest.

AJ Summe, of Aay's Rent-All, holds up a corner pole as he and other workers erect a 80 by 130-foot tent for downtown St. Patrick's festivities on Thursday, March 15, 2012, morning in South Bend. The tent, at 305 S. Michigan St., will feature live music, drinks and music on Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Waiting to work

March 13, 2012

This photo was taken as part of a series the Tribune is running profiling the plight of some unemployed folks in our area.

Jeff Hullinger talks during an interview at his home on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at his Niles home. Hullinger has been employed and searching for work for three years after losing his job at AM General in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune) — Jeff Hullinger talks during an interview at his home on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at his Niles home. Hullinger has been unemployed and searching for work for three years after losing his job at AM General in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Indiana fires Legette-Jack

March 13, 2012

Indiana fired women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack on Monday after six seasons coaching the Hoosiers. As a student at IU, I shot a lot of women’s hoops as it was a way to work your way up to men’s hoops at the Indiana Daily Student. I shot the women so much so that it contributed to my getting a C in Z301: Rock Music in the 70s & 80s. The class was on Thursdays between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. – the same time as several of the women’s games. Coach Jack was fun to photograph during the games because she was always good for a reaction either good or bad depending on how the team was doing.