Good morning, Mishawaka.

Sweet bully mix Octavia seeks a loving home among over 400 local shelter animals and will be featured at the Booze and Barks Gala (Oct.

24).

The Kaeppler Golf Tournament celebrated a local couple’s 60th wedding anniversary and honored a sweet cookie tradition that has been part of community roots since 1964 (the event marked a cherished milestone in local history).

Bee Joyful Apothecary is set to open on Sept.

19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 221 N. Main St. The store relocated from Kalamazoo will offer handmade, eco-friendly goods and a refill station.

Residents are encouraged to apply for state and federal aid following August storms that left damage, with applications available online, by phone, or in person.

FEMA plus Indiana 211 officials say inspectors will call within 10 days and processing continues until Oct. 25.

Notre Dame will face Rice on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Stadium — the Fighting Irish lead the series and are heavy favorites. Fans can watch on NBC or stream the game on Peacock.

Voting is open now for the South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll covering Aug.

31 to Sept. 5, with unlimited votes accepted until Friday (Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. ET). Voters are invited to pick from nine nominees representing seven local schools competing in a range of sports.

Notre Dame opened its season with a 41-13 win over Wisconsin on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

The Irish surged in the second half with touchdowns from C.J. Carr and Williams + a key defensive score, and they will play against Rice on Saturday.

Voting for the Sept. 4 South Bend Tribune Football Player of the Week is open now until Thursday, Sept.

10 (5 p.m. ET) with nine nominees from local schools based on their recent game highlights.

Today, the Fighting Irish won a 41-13 game against Wisconsin to kick off their 2026 season, fulfilling their pledge to leave no doubt about playoff worthiness — a promising start for the team.

No. 4 Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field as they pulled ahead in the second half by outscoring the Badgers 28-3; head coaches Marcus Freeman and Luke Fickell, who share a past coaching relationship, will face off later tonight — a historic rivalry matchup.