Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Elkhart.
🏘️ Community
Uvogin, this week’s 2nd Chance Pet, has searched for a ‘furever’ home for a year following an introduction by Matt Russell from the Humane Society; meanwhile, the Potawatomi Zoo hosts Brew at the Zoo on Friday, Sept.
25 with VIP entry at 5:30 p.m. & general admission at 6:30 p.m.
Hundreds of volunteers have gathered each fall at Niles Scream Park to support local charities, schools, and civic groups, raising over $3 million since 1996.
The event continues to strengthen community bonds in our city.
🎭 Culture
Potawatomi Zoo is set to host Brew at the Zoo—a 21-and-older tasting event—on Friday, Sept.
25 with VIP entry at 5:30 p.m. and general admission at 6:30 p.m. as the zoo closes to regular visitors for the fundraiser.
🎓 Education
Indiana’s bell-to-bell cellphone ban now requires K-12 students to turn off and store their devices in lockers until the final bell starting July 1, with teachers noting fewer distractions and clearer enforcement in classrooms today.
📰 Finance
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to between 3.45% and 4% on Sept.
21 in an effort to fight inflation, a move that may affect household budgets in Michiana. The rate increase marks the first in three years.
🏥 Health
Beacon Health Foundation hosted its "Tee it up for trauma" golf event in Granger on Sept.
21 to support local trauma care and boost the community's readiness for emergencies.
🏈 Sports
After a primetime win over Michigan State, Notre Dame improved its record to 3 to 0 and remained No. 3, with head coach Marcus Freeman stressing accountability ahead of Saturday's road game against Purdue at 2 p.m. on Peacock.
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