Good morning, South Bend.

The Upper Room Recovery Community will host a Night of Recovery gala this Saturday, Aug.

15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Aloft South Bend to raise funds for safe housing, peer support, and life-skills programming (including a buffet dinner and silent auction).

South Bend leaders held a listening session Tuesday night at Rum Village Park to gather ideas from neighbors for a new community center (including childcare and senior activities) that plans to partner with the Boys and Girls Club.

Saint Mary's College approved a two-year extension of President Katie Conboy's contract until 2030 after a unanimous board vote.

She has led the college since 2020.

New Zealand mountain goats clearing the St. Joseph Riverbank are safe after taking shelter from Tuesday's storms and have resumed eating invasive growth.

City officials say they will deploy 25 more goats to better control the overgrowth.

Taylor Farms is recalling its guacamole and dips because of possible salmonella contamination that began Aug.

9 (the products were sold at major chains including some in Indiana).

Crews broke ground on Woodfield Crossings, a new development by the City of Mishawaka and Habitat for Humanity to offer affordable housing for Michiana families.

The project will include townhomes, cottages, duplexes and single family homes, with the first residents expected around Thanksgiving.

Notre Dame offensive lineman Ashton Craig shared his progress on injury recovery as fall camp continues at the university.

He expects more updates on his rehab as he works steadily to regain full strength.

Notre Dame football reported that offensive lineman Matty Augustine broke his right foot and freshman defensive back Chaz Smith fractured his wrist on Aug.

12, requiring surgery; both are expected to return this season. Co-defensive coordinator Aaron Henry praised Smith’s improved press coverage (a sign of his progress since spring).

Notre Dame defensive line coach Charlie Partridge said he is preparing his team to face his former school Wisconsin in week one of the season, adding a personal rivalry to the game.