Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Mishawaka firefighters urge residents to review fire safety measures as cold weather moves in and heating usage rises; proper checks of space heaters and chimneys are key in preventing fire risks — Lt. Jordan Rutherford advises regular chimney inspections and plugging heaters directly into outlets.
🏈 Sports
Notre Dame football QB CJ Carr explained the Irish mantra 'Leave No Doubt' for the 2026 season after last year's playoff exclusion.
His remarks during a local press event aim to spark focus & resilience among the team.
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman stressed the importance of building depth and rewarding reserves for their hard work in practice.
He said this focus is key for the team’s success as they prepare for upcoming contests — a strategy that may boost performance.
IHSAA football sectional pairings were revealed Sunday evening showing six sectional fields across five classes that include local teams—such as Mishawaka and Mishawaka Marian.
Quarterfinal games will be held Friday, Oct. 23 with semifinals set for Friday, Oct. 30 and championships on Friday, Nov. 6.
After Notre Dame routed Stanford 58-7 on Saturday, Freshman Jonaz Walton ran 97 yards for the team, marking the third longest offensive play at Notre Dame Stadium.
Joshua Short also spotlighted the dual sport journeys of Jordan Faison and Matt Jeffery as the community follows future athletic opportunities at Notre Dame.
The South Bend Tribune is running a poll for the Oct.
9 football player of the week from 12 nominees. Votes are accepted until Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. ET + no voting restrictions apply + remember to refresh your browser after each vote.
Notre Dame climbed to No.2 after a win over Stanford and the Hoosiers reached No.5 after rallying past Nebraska in Sunday's AP college football poll — both teams benefited as three top-10 teams lost.
The rankings set the stage for exciting upcoming matchups.
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr watched freshman RB Jonaz Walton run 97 yards for a touchdown in a 58-7 win over Stanford on Oct.
10.
No.2 Notre Dame football will meet No.8 BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Saturday, Oct.
17 at 7:30 ET. The game airs on ABC, ESPN+ and local radio stations WSBT and WNSN.
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