Good morning, South Bend.

Crowe partnered with the Food Bank on Friday to pack meals for vulnerable residents as part of Crowe Cares Day (Global Day of Service) serving six counties.

The effort addressed hunger risks, with up to 16% of local residents affected and one in five children reportedly going without a meal.

Paramount School of Excellence in South Bend celebrated the opening of its new Crowder Annex expansion with a ribbon cutting attended by school officials, students and Mayor James Mueller.

The annex adds 22 classrooms, a dining hall and upgraded resources (for K-8 learning) and the new school year begins Monday.

South Bend is hosting the Men’s Major National Fastpitch Softball Tournament at the Byers Softball Complex, where more than a dozen elite teams are battling for a national title.

Teams, including The Bar Blues from Wisconsin, traveled to compete in this four-day event held once every three years.

The Great Lakes Grand Prix is in its final three days as thousands gather in Michigan City today to watch offshore powerboats race on Lake Michigan while teams showcase months of preparation.