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In today's newsletter:
- South Bend firefighters save four pets from Poland Street house fire
- Could this calm "Storm" be your next South Bend family dog?
- Why Notre Dame's defensive front could define this season's success
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Four pets rescued in house fire on Poland Street in South Bend (wsbt.com) — Firefighters in South Bend rescued three dogs and a cat from a house fire on Poland Street Sunday evening, bringing the blaze under control in about 10 minutes. No residents were home when flames spread from the exterior into the house, and investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire. 
2. Don't let her name fool you, this girl is as calm as can be! (wsbt.com) — If you're looking to adopt a dog in South Bend, Storm is a calm, affectionate young pup now available through the South Bend Animal Resource Center. She's spayed, vaccinated, loves other dogs and snuggles, but needs a secure fenced yard because she's an escape artist. Interested residents can apply to adopt her directly from the shelter.
3. Notre Dame's Defensive line ready to make noise after high impact fall camp (wsbt.com) — Notre Dame's defensive line is emerging as a clear strength in South Bend as the Irish wrap up fall camp and gear up for a high-stakes opener in Green Bay. New line coach Charlie Partridge, bringing NFL and decades of college experience to town, has blended veteran transfers with returning talent to build a deep, disruptive rotation up front.
4. Pokagons honor respect for Native heritage with Ally Awards (wsjm.com) — South Bend's Saint Joseph High School is among several institutions honored by the Pokagon Band for retiring Native-themed mascots and imagery, part of a broader push for accurate Native representation in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. The school officially changed its nickname from the Indians to the Huskies in 2024 after consultation with tribal leaders and the community.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Homeschool Curriculum Look & See
Bremen Public Library 304 North Jackson Street, Bremen, IN 46506
2:00 pm - PHS gGO vs Wawasee
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - PHS 9VB @ Northridge w Penn
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - PHS bSO @ LaPorte
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - Create Your Own Back to School Bag
Bremen Public Library 304 North Jackson Street, Bremen, IN 46506
4:00 pm - LJH 7th FB @ Lakeview
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:00 pm - PHS bTE vs Peru
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:00 pm - PV Gd. 3 Parent Information Night
Prairie Vista Elementary School , 15400 Brick Rd, Granger, IN 46
5:30 pm - LJH 8th FB vs. Lakeview
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - PHS gSO vs Warsaw
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - PHS CC @ Bremen w Fairfield/Glenn
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
6:00 pm - PHS 9VB @ Marian
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I believe I saw the post here before, but can't find it.
Are there any walking/hiking groups here? Anyone walk the trails? I want to walk for better health, but I don't have any accountability so it's easy… (Nextdoor Near Northwest) - Power outage happens, internet in the house goes out, humans panic.
Beyonce and Castiel...not bothered in the slightest (Nextdoor Miami Village)
- H.B. Fuller Company posted a job opening for Night Production Manager in South Bend. Apply here.
- Manpower posted a job opening for Payroll Clerk in South Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Bend here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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