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The Salvation Army Kroc Center will host its ‘Evening with the Kroc’ gala on Thurs, Aug.

27 at the Gillespie Center in South Bend with mind-reader Eric Dittelman performing + a cocktail hour beginning at 5 p.m., and funds raised will support youth programs, a food pantry and community initiatives.

Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County broke ground on Aug.

12 on a new 50-home development called Woodfield Crossing near McKinley and Byrkit avenues. The project is part of a regional initiative supported by public and private investments to expand affordable workforce housing.

The Better Business Bureau advises families to set a budget and plan ahead for school shopping today, suggesting price comparisons, coupon checks and reviewing return policies to avoid scams (tips that help ease expenses for local parents as school starts).

St. Joseph County leaders will vote on expanding a TIF district to include the Granger Microsoft Data Center on Aug.

25. The plan would allow borrowing up to $4 million for local infrastructure improvements and has sparked debate among council members.

After a severe derecho on Aug.

11 left more than 230,000 NIPSCO customers without power, the company said it will restore 90% of service by Tuesday, Aug. 18 and complete restoration by Friday, Aug. 21 as crews battle extensive wind, lightning, flooding, and tree damage.

Indiana's Medicaid will now cover weight loss drugs for patients with obesity and related conditions, as announced on July 30, said Dr. Amy Hess of Community Health Network.

The program will run through 2031 and will reveal eligibility and rollout details soon (cost-sharing by state and federal funds).

Seniors Brayson Hurley and Caleb Evans and coach Pete Riordan preview the 2026 Penn Kingsmen football season, outlining team plans and strategies for the games this fall.

The South Bend Tribune released its first preseason power rankings as high school teams prepare for the IHSAA season this fall.

Local squads such as Mishawaka Marian, Riley, NorthWood, Adams, and LaVille are making roster changes and welcoming new coaches in their bid to boost performance.