Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Kim Sult opened The Cat Lady Cafe in South Bend by partnering with the Humane Society to help over 350 cats find new homes while hosting events like Midwest Meow Fest (returning 2027).
The cafe also frees shelter capacity for more animals and serves as a community hub.
The inaugural OrthoWorx Summit was held on Wednesday, Aug.
12 at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, where leaders from orthopedics, education, health care, and workforce development discussed innovation and regional growth. The event honored Representative Craig Snow with a legacy award and outlined further engagement plans.
Tractor-drawn hayrides return to Bendix Woods County Park for the fall season.
Reservations are open from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31 on Wednesdays through Sundays at 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. for private rides costing $140 for up to 80 people and including a campfire.
💼 Business
Local leaders from South Bend, Notre Dame and Ancora broke ground at the future Colfax Corner research and innovation hub in the former Tribune building.
The project will boost local business and research growth as it takes shape.
🎭 Culture
Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival is set to present an immersive Macbeth with audience participation at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center from Aug.
18 to 30. An opening celebration with the production team is scheduled on Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. (tickets cost $10 to $85).
📰 Economy
Residents near Amazon’s expanding data center in New Carlisle voiced concerns after a January grid incident — frozen backup generators released pollutants.
Local officials say the center expansion is expected to provide jobs and tax revenue, though community members worry about rising energy costs and environmental effects.
🏛️ Government
NIPSCO reported 172,000 customers remain without power after Friday’s severe storm and says 90% of power will be restored by Tuesday, Aug.
18 at 11:59 p.m. Community-specific estimates will be shared on Sunday evening, Aug. 16.
Road crews will begin next week building a diverging diamond interchange on State Road 2 near New Carlisle to improve safety for growing local traffic.
INDOT says lane closures, new bridges and ramps will affect drivers as the project is expected to finish late 2027— officials note.
🏈 Sports
Wawasee players went to Knox Friday, Aug.
14 to practice for their season opener as senior Johnny Zachary & junior Dirks Miller shared their readiness for the upcoming game. Their scrimmage delivered key preparation for an exciting season ahead.
The Ice Box Skating Rink now has one rink on Thursday nights for women’s hockey, and the Sting women’s team will soon start a free learn-to-play program for new players.
The change aims to open the sport to more women in the community.
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