Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Elkhart.
Potawatomi Zoo asks residents to help name its red panda cub (Big Red) born in June and cared for by zoo staff.
The zoo welcomes creative name suggestions to celebrate the newcomer.
Amanda Pirkowski and Don Schoenfeld received an Emmy nomination for outstanding achievement in news gathering for education.
Potawatomi Park is adding new features and simpler parking as part of its $4.5 million renovation, which already focused on street upgrades and pedestrian safety.
The 3001 Mohawk steam engine, built in the 1940s, left the National New York Central Railroad Museum yesterday — it is one of the last standing steam locomotives in the world — and headed to Fort Wayne for restoration.
AC/DC fans heading to Notre Dame Stadium must follow security protocols similar to home football games, with officials using magnetometers and ticket checks to limit permitted items; the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and the band will also unveil its PWR/UP pop-up (in South Bend on Wednesday).
Goshen celebrated its First Friday Bexbach Bash on Friday, Sep.
4 with an Oktoberfest focus. The event ran from 5 to 9 p.m. and featured German food, games, and a costume contest (honoring its sister city, Bexbach).
John Glenn High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept.
4 to showcase its newly renovated outdoor activity spaces that boost extracurricular programs + community spirit.
Walmart is recalling Great Value organic triple berry blend due to a possible E. coli risk; packages (10-ounce, lot code 6040 01-6) marked best if used by Feb.
9 will be returned for refunds in 16 states including Indiana. Customers should check their freezers.
The Parisi condos community broke ground along South Bend Avenue near Notre Dame on Sept.
4 (with 14 families already committed to homes).
Friday night, Indiana high school football teams played conference matchups, as several schools recorded their first results including Elkhart scoring 62 to 0 (with other contests in South Bend, Mishawaka, and New Prairie providing varied outcomes).
These scores offer a snapshot of local high school sports at the season's kickoff.
Friday Night Frenzy covers local high school football with Week 3 highlights detailing rivalry games, including insights from Riley AD Seabe Gavin on the Wildcats homecoming game against Penn High School Kingsmen and a marquee matchup in Niles between the Vikings and Lancers.
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