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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Delvaughn Moore, accused of killing Joyce Montague at Miami Hills Apartments in October last year, was arrested in Illinois on unrelated felony charges—he was transferred Monday to St. Joseph County Jail to face murder charges with his hearing set for next month. WSBT
- ➤ A meeting was held tonight by Councilwoman Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers and South Bend police with local residents to address rising retail theft after the Kroger on Western Avenue closed—residents now worry about safety and call for more patrols and a new grocery store. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saint Mary's College is preparing to welcome roughly 500 new first-year and transfer students with move-in on Thursday and classes starting next Monday — the incoming class is the largest in decades and raises the campus total to about 1,500 students. ABC 57
- ➤ South Bend Schools start the new 2025-26 school year today with revised start times—elementary students attend from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while middle, high, and K-8 students attend from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WSBT
- ➤ Thirteen thousand students are returning today to South Bend Community Schools as Superintendent Eid leads his first full day in charge—he has worked in nearly every role in the district. Eid said the year will focus on boosting graduation rates, improving ILEARN and IREAD scores and ensuring bus information is updated for safe travel. ABC 57
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA reported that PFAS are in Indiana drinking water with two cities exceeding the federal limit—South Bend measured at 1.3 times and Morgantown at 1.6 times the allowed level. Water systems must work to reduce these chemicals to meet federal standards. South Bend Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A national survey of more than 3,000 voters ranked South Bend’s St. Joseph County-City Building—built in 1967—63rd among the 100 ugliest public buildings in the United States. County officials are reviewing options for the building amid costly repairs while Evansville’s Civic Center Complex ranked 76th on the list. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Erin Coffel, a former Bremen High School softball star who played at Kentucky, took a break and returned last summer to become the first MVP of the new AUSL pro softball league — she helped her Bandits finish second — and now she plans to defend her title next summer. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame junior cornerback Christian Gray said he values mental space and strong teammate support after the Ohio State loss—he believes this bond keeps the team focused for future games. South Bend Tribune
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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
6-9 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame — Tickets starting at $69.95 — Enjoy a hilarious murder mystery dinner while solving a thrilling crime.
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Marshall County Blueberry Festival
12-9 p.m. — Centennial Park — Fun for all ages — Celebrate blueberries with rides, games, crafts, and plenty of delicious blueberry treats.
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Yart Arts and Music Festival
9 p.m. — Keria Trail, South Bend, IN — $30 for 1 day, $50 for weekend — Experience a unique arts and music festival set deep in the woods.
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