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• MU Alumna, Board Member Receives Service Award From Ind. Society Of Anesthesiologists (timesuniononline.com) — A South Bend-based anesthesiologist who practices at Beacon Memorial Hospital and surrounding clinics has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists. Manchester University alumna and trustee Dr. Harriet Hamer is being recognized for decades of leadership in anesthesiology, statewide advocacy, and mentoring, with the award presented at a dinner in Indianapolis tonight.
• No. 3 Notre Dame blanks Michigan St. in second half; coasts to victory (statenews.net) — Notre Dame's latest win unfolded right in South Bend, where the third-ranked Irish shut down Michigan State in the second half for a 27-10 victory. Strong performances from Micah Gilbert and quarterback CJ Carr powered the offense as the Spartans were held to just 44 rushing yards.
• Midwest flood watch expands as danger grows by the hour (rollingout.com) — South Bend is in the corridor of repeated heavy downpours this weekend, with forecasters warning of training thunderstorms and saturated ground that could trigger flash flooding. Residents across northern Indiana and nearby states are urged to track flood watches closely and avoid driving through any water-covered roads as the pattern persists into Sunday.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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