Good morning, South Bend.

St. Joseph County Humane Society reopened its dog adoption center after an HVAC renovation that temporarily closed operations, placing 22 dogs into new homes.

Peggy Sue, a 2-year-old terrier mix, seeks a family with a fenced yard for walks and the shelter will join Dog Days of Summer in downtown on Friday.

Potawatomi Zoo seeks help naming its male red panda cub born on June 13, the first since 2021, by inviting $5 donations to Red Panda SAFE until Sept.

17; donors will be entered in a drawing and the chosen name will be revealed on Sept. 19 (International Red Panda Day).

Saturday at Howard Park Artisan Market, shoppers supported Life Treatment Center by buying goods from 30+ local artisans and raised funds for recovery services near Michigan Street, helping recovery programs for those overcoming substance abuse.

On Friday, at 604 Plain St in LaPorte, firefighters performed CPR to save Flash, an 8-year-old family dog, after a house fire occurred following a week-long power outage from severe storms.

Mercado de la Western has opened on the west side as a new community hub that celebrates Hispanic culture by uniting local vendors, food, and events.

The market will operate on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support local entrepreneurs.

The 9th annual Harvest Market returns to Treasureology in Granger on Sept.

5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Labor Day weekend, where more than 20 local vendors will offer baked goods, handcrafted decor, jewelry, and fresh plants.

The 14th Annual Michiana Renaissance Festival returns this weekend at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Visitors can enjoy jousting, live entertainment, falconry performances twice daily, and a pirate camp featuring historical games + a family sword-fighting troupe continuing a 30-year tradition.

Mishawaka's first-ever Parrot Head Fest filled Kamm Island with tribute bands, food, and tropical-themed fun last night, and Park Superintendent Phil Blasko said 150 tons of sand helped create a unique community beach for the event.

Local Amish writer Lovina Eicher celebrated family birthdays in August, including her sister Verena’s 60th on Aug.

22 at a campfire with grilled food and singing. She canned quarts of produce and will share her sweet carrot casserole recipe this week (and help paint her daughter’s living room on Wednesday).

At Normain Park, the Miracle League season began today, giving players with disabilities a chance to play baseball and enjoy community support.

Organizers said they still need volunteers for the season.

Penn High School won 49-7 over Mishawaka on Friday, Aug.

28 in the Backyard Brawl, marking its largest margin since 2002. The win boosted the team's confidence in its state championship goal and set a promising tone for the season.

Notre Dame football announced on Aug.

28 four captains for the 2026 season — linebacker Drayk Bowen, safety Adon Shuler, wide receiver Jordan Faison, and quarterback CJ Carr. They will lead the team in South Bend as part of a long-standing tradition of leadership.

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