Good morning, Mishawaka.

The Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County is hosting a drive-thru diaper drive on Saturday, June 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the YSB Center for Youth Success at 1411 Caterina Street in South Bend - donations of sizes 4, 5, and 6 are most needed.

River Bend Film Festival is now selling Early-Bird tickets for its three day event from August 28 to 30, which will show films, filmmaker panels and mixers; single tickets cost $10 while an all-access pass for $112+ lets people enter every screening and three special events.

Travel bans and visa freezes left the ASSE International Student Exchange Program in limbo, and the CEO paid student stipends out of pocket—an effort that helped over 200 students keep their plans moving.

The program said the funding pause is now lifting and students are rescheduling visa appointments ahead of the next school year.

Connie Grabowski's nearly eight-year legal battle ended after the Indiana Supreme Court overturned a $600,000 jury award in her favor — the court ruled that South Bend Community School Corporation had mixed motives when disciplining her for hinting at a workers compensation claim following a hallway incident. The final decision leaves no room for further appeals.

Dr. Stephen Smith, a Beacon Health neurosurgeon, and Dr. Ryan Roeder, a Notre Dame aerospace engineer, developed an implant that helps patients with chronic back pain heal faster.

FDA clearance came in May and over 600 patients with 1,200 implants have shown improved outcomes — a sign of strong local innovation in spinal treatment.

Noah Bontrager, a junior at Westview High, was named the Gatorade Indiana Boys Track & Field Player of the Year after winning state races and setting a record in the 1600-meter run.

He also won a national title in the 5000-meter race + has committed to compete for Notre Dame starting in fall.

South Bend Silent Book Club July Meet Up

6-8 p.m. — Ball Band Biergarten — Free entry — Experience a cozy evening of silent reading with fellow book lovers in a supportive environment.

In It to Win It Pro Wrestling Event

2-5 p.m. — Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center — $15-$20 — Cheer for your favorite PWK superstars as they battle for championships in a family-friendly wrestling event.