Good morning, Mishawaka.

More than 650 Everwise Credit Union employees volunteered Monday at 44 nonprofits in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan for its annual Day of Giving.

Also, District 3 held a four-hour cleanup Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. led by Councilmember Sharon McBride and Mayor James Mueller's Vibrant Neighborhood Initiative.

Hunters donating deer help offset grocery costs for families through the Food Bank of Northern Indiana via the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry program.

The processed venison is distributed to partner agencies across six counties, providing much-needed protein amid rising food prices.

Spirit Halloween has launched its Spirit of Children campaign to help young patients at Beacon Children’s Hospital.

Until Oct. 31, shoppers who use a campaign coupon at participating stores save 10% + the store donates 10% of eligible purchases to support the Child Life program that offers comfort and play.

Calvin, a 13-year-old cat, awaits a forever home at Pet Refuge.

Interested residents can call (574-231-1122) or visit the shelter on South Bend’s south side to adopt him.

Steve Lecklider shares his brewing journey at Lehman’s Farmhouse and Brewery as he turns a lifetime of orchard care into crafting wines, ciders and beer.

The longtime caretaker celebrates his passion with a local venture that offers unique craft drinks.

Residents whose homes were damaged by August floods can apply for FEMA assistance or State Disaster Relief Funds to cover repair costs.

Affected residents must complete or update applications by Oct. 25 using online, phone, app, or local events.

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its policy priorities for the 2027 legislative session.

The group seeks more funding for agriculture, property tax reform, and food system improvements and will meet with legislators at the Statehouse on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

The FCC is reviewing its E‑Rate program that helps local libraries offer discounted internet access; officials at Mishawaka‑Penn‑Harris Library warn that potential cuts could force changes in funding (public comments are due by tomorrow evening).

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman said QB CJ Carr must learn to recognize BYU's changing defensive fronts and counter the Cougars' blitz packages as his team prepares for its next game.

Notre Dame football has sharpened its tackling skills in Tuesday practices ahead of its upcoming Top 10 showdown with BYU while the Cougars continue to struggle with missed tackles — a gap that Coach Freeman says the repeated drills are designed to close.