Good morning, Mishawaka.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center is preparing for the Red Kettle Campaign on Nov.

7 as Angel Tree registration begins Oct. 19 and toy donations are sought this season.

Nine restaurants competed in yesterday’s Greatest Chefs of Michiana fundraiser supporting YMCA scholarships for local families—local leaders partnered to bring the effort to the community.

Residents can join a spooktacular lineup of Halloween events starting today throughout the region.

Highlights include haunted houses at Niles Scream Park, an Edgar Allan Poe play at Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, and Boo & Brews Haunted Brewfest in downtown Mishawaka, offering family-friendly fun & seasonal treats.

DexKo Global announced that Lee Sneed is Dexter’s new president effective Oct.

1. He joined as chief operating officer in 2022 and will work with CEO Eric McGinnis at offices in Bristol, Elkhart, Osceola and Mishawaka.

Potawatomi Zoo’s Zoo Boo kicks off this weekend at the zoo — visitors in costume will enjoy treat trails and meet Barry, a rehabilitated barred owl.

University Park Mall in Mishawaka will host the free 'Your Future Is in Store' hiring event on October 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. Employers in the South Court + mall retailers will connect with job seekers who may register online.

Mishawaka will begin its annual fall leaf collection program on Monday, Oct.

19. City crews will pick up leaves ahead of scheduled trash collection days; households with Monday service will have collection on Friday.

The Redevelopment Commission approved $200,000 from the River East fund to fund inspections and draft construction documents for planned upgrades at Potawatomi Conservatories at 2105 Mishawaka Ave in Potawatomi Park.

The improvements aim to resolve temperature fluctuations + other infrastructural issues.

Three bonded cats (Oliver, Sunny and Jack) have spent nearly a year at the Humane Society in Mishawaka as they await a new home together with sponsored adoption fees.

They need a calm household with careful pet introductions to welcome them as a family.

Notre Dame will face undefeated BYU under the lights in Utah tomorrow as the team tests its offensive line and defensive standout Traore against the Cougars' strong defense.

Analysts predict a competitive game that could set the tone for the Irish season.