🌱 Patch AM: What South Bend’s NDA fight means for Amazon’s data center wastewater

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In today's newsletter:

• What South Bend's NDA fight means for Amazon's data center wastewater
• South Bend mourns two local mothers found dead in St. Joseph River

Also on today's calendar: Culver Academies at South Bend Adams and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Bend's mayor prohibits non-disclosure agreements about data centers (wsbt.com) — South Bend residents may see big changes in how the city handles large infrastructure projects, as the mayor moves to end non-disclosure agreements while council members push an ordinance banning them outright. The debate centers on transparency around Amazon's data center wastewater use at South Bend's treatment plant, which already handles tens of millions of gallons from the facility.
   

• Missing South Bend moms found dead in St. Joseph River in Niles (southbendtribune.com) — Two South Bend mothers missing since Sept. 13 were found dead in a Jeep pulled from the St. Joseph River in Niles, and investigators are still determining how the vehicle ended up in the water. South Bend police, neighbors near the scene, and the Common Council president have all responded, with city leaders offering condolences to the women's families and friends.
   

📸 Around South Bend

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Bend

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Ghost Tours →
  Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Culver Academies at South Bend Adams →
  South Bend Adams, 808 S Twyckenham Dr, South Bend
  7:15 pm
Friday September 18
• Ghost Tours →
  Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Seed Collection @ Lydick Bog →
  South Bend IN
  11:00 am
Monday September 21
• PTABOA Hearing →
  4th Floor Chambers, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
  9:30 am
• South Bend Plan Commission →
  215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - 3rd floor, South Bend
  4:00 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission →
  215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - 3rd floor, South Bend
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Regular Meeting for Board of Public Works →
  215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - 3rd floor, South Bend
  9:30 am
• Fall Bird Migration Hike →
  South Bend IN
  10:00 am
• Board of Commissioners Meeting →
  South Bend IN
  11:00 am
• Budget Hearing Session →
  215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - 3rd floor, South Bend
  5:30 pm
• County Council Public Hearing →
  4th Floor Chambers, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Why is the Meijers' gas station at Portage & Cleveland closed?
  Pumps have been removed, a chain-link surrounds the store and pump islands, and the sign has been turned off. Did anyone see any notice or news it… (Nextdoor Mayflower)
• I've had back surgery with a rod and screws.
  I can't bend over to pull the weeds around my house. Know anyone that can help? (Nextdoor Hermitage Estates)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in South Bend. Apply here.
• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Janitor Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in South Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Bend here.

🗞 Nearby News

Notre Dame

• GhostLight, Notre Dame team for 'What the Constitution Means to Me' (southbendtribune.com)
• From service members to students: HCC-ND Veteran Transfer Program announced (ndsmcobserver.com)
• Philip Rugamba (nd.edu)

Mishawaka

• St. Joseph County celebrates National Voter Registration Day (wndu.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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