Good morning, Mishawaka.

Ox Bow County Park will host Dogapalooza for dog lovers, featuring a pet parade and contests for pups — organizers say the event will celebrate community spirit.

The viral fundraiser truck is back today at Russell's M40 Speedway for a stunt during the Day of Wreckoning to raise funds for Southeast Ball Park Little League in South Bend — continuing its legacy of community support.

Mishawaka Bike Night will run from 6 to 9 p.m. May 15 at Ironworks Plaza (downtown) and will feature motorcycle showcases, food, brews, and music by Trailer Swift; motorcycle parking is available on a first come first served basis.

The Tribune has nominated high school students for Student of the Week from NorthWood, Adams and LaVille.

Voting is open until noon Thursday, May 14 (multiple votes allowed) and the winner will be featured Saturday.

Operation Education will air tonight at 6:00 p.m. on WSBT22 News to share five tips for finding college scholarships and avoiding social media scams—local educator Clara Bepe urges students to use trusted sources from local to national levels through the Beyond the Cave program.

Starting today, a pipe replacement project will close State Road 23 between Wolf Street in North Liberty and Olive/Locust Street in South Bend for two weeks — a detour will be posted along US-20/31 and State Road 4 as crews work on the project.

More closures may follow this summer.

With flea and tick season approaching, local pet owners are encouraged to explore treatment options like topical, oral, or natural remedies (each with benefits and potential drawbacks) to protect their animals starting today.

Veterinarians advise discussing the best prevention plan tailored to each pet's health and lifestyle.

Local American Legion posts and community clubs will host food events this week, featuring burger night at Galien Post 344 on May 14 and fish fries and spaghetti suppers on May 15 at Mishawaka and South Bend venues, with a pancake breakfast planned for May 23 at Galien Post 344.

Layla is a 5-year-old husky who enjoys outdoor walks and quiet time on the couch.

The South Bend Animal Resource Center seeks to find her a forever home where she can live with other female dogs and get lots of cuddles.

Notre Dame lacrosse won an 18-5 game against Jacksonville on Sunday, May 10 at Arlotta Stadium.

Senior goalie Thomas Ricciardelli said a lucky save boosted his confidence, and the team now prepares for a quarterfinal meeting with Johns Hopkins on Saturday, May 16.

Caitlyn Denny, a senior ace for Penn High softball, overcame two knee injuries to lead her team (8-0 record and 2.18 ERA) in recent local contests.

Today, her strong performance bolsters a 16-3 season as Penn competes in regional matches in Mishawaka.