Good morning, South Bend.

The Humane Society of St. Joseph County needs temporary homes for 36 dogs by noon Tuesday, Aug.

18, as facility upgrades begin; adoption fees are waived and foster care is available (dogs are spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped) until Aug. 24.

The 25th annual Angel of Hope Memorial Benefit & Ride will occur tomorrow at Pinhook Park as bikers from The Pack of Indiana register at 9 a.m., hold a ceremony at 11 a.m., and ride at noon, with proceeds benefiting the memorial garden.

Amish Acres passed its re-inspection on Thursday (Aug.

13) after fixing fire safety and kitchen system issues that had closed it earlier this week. The facility has now reopened with all required safety measures verified.

Amazon’s expanding data center near State Route 2 has raised concerns among locals over high energy use and pollution risks.

Residents worry that rising utility bills and strained services will follow as the project grows & the grid faces increased demand.

Investments in South Bend's Tech and Talent district moved ahead as the groundbreaking for the $135 million, 5-story (Colfax Corner) building took place Thursday.

The project will focus on AI and data analytics, aiming to create 400 jobs plus generate $750 million in impact, with work wrapping up by 2028.

After severe storms injured several animals, Indiana Wildlife Rescue received over 40 specimens on Wednesday, including an adult bald eagle, baby birds, and baby mammals, and now seeks donations to help treat them at the Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehab Center.

Residents near the AWS project in New Carlisle report dry wells and water supply issues, though DNR officials say drought (not the development) is to blame.

Amazon defends its plans (including two water replenishment plants) as it builds a major data center amid rising water and power concerns.

Construction will begin Aug.

17 on a diverging diamond interchange at Indiana 2 and Larrison Boulevard/Strawberry Road (west of South Bend) and is set to finish in late 2027. Traffic will face lane shifts and temporary closures while one lane remains open in each direction to ease congestion.

St. Joseph County Habitat for Humanity’s CEO explained that Woodfield Crossing is part of the Tri-County Workforce Homeownership Initiative which will boost affordable homeownership options for local families.

Voting is open for the South Bend Tribune boys soccer preseason player of the year poll, with readers able to vote as many times as they like until Sunday, Aug.

16 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The poll lists 15 nominees from nine local schools.