A so-called “triple-demic” of COVID, Flu and RSV cases are crowding hospitals across America. Some are described as at or near capacity, with up to 12 hours to be seen in Emergency Rooms. The CDC says the recent spike was likely fueled by Thanksgiving gatherings and travel. Hospitalizations for flu are at the highest levels in more than a decade. Flu shots are widely available, and recommended.
A full cleanup of the old Drewry’s Brewery site on South Bend’s near northwest side will begin next summer. The place has been an eyesore for decades, going back to its closure in the 1980s, and now the city and the EPA are taking over cleanup and remaining demolition. It will involve asbestos removal, followed by the hauling away of debris. Neighbors have complained of dumping at the site as well.
While most high school graduates are busy worrying about a job or getting into college, Jaylen Smith of Earle, Arkansas is working on running his town. The 18-year-old Arkansas State University freshman just became the youngest Black mayor in U-S history. Smith won this week’s runoff election by 52 votes in a town of about two-thousand people.
Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer confirmed Wednesday he will enter next spring’s NFL draft, and will not play for the Irish in the Gator Bowl against South Carolina on December 30th. Pass rusher Isiah Foskey is considering doing the same.
Notre Dame men’s basketball beat Boston University last night at Purcell Pavilion, 81-75. The Irish women’s game scheduled for tonight at Lafayette in Pennsylvania has been postponed because of health and safety protocols.
5th ranked Purdue beat Hofstra, 85-66. Number 14 Indiana downed Nebraska 81-65, and Michigan State over Penn State, 67-58. Michigan is at Minnesota tonight.
Former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will be behind the plate for the rival St. Louis Cardinals in 20-23. Contreras agreed to a five year free agent deal with St. Louis.
