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South Bend
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ABC57's 2025 Marshall County Blueberry Festival Sweepstakes ended with six winners—Aaron Robbins, Bob Vest, Linda Deforest, Thomas Blunt, Ramie George, and Chad and Lina Sommers—each set to receive two Pay One Price ride passes, one festival parking pass, $20 in Blueberry Bucks, two festival t-shirts, certificates, and one VIP fireworks seating pass valued at about $200. ABC 57
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, South Bend Fire Department responded to two kitchen fires that injured people and Assistant Chief Derek Erquhart advised residents to stay in the kitchen—watch oil temperatures and keep fire extinguishers or stove top fire stops ready—to prevent a fire from spreading. WSBT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Caleb Ringer, 24 from Niles, was arrested after a six-hour standoff at Laurel Woods Apartments in South Bend on August 25 when he barricaded himself in a bathroom and threatened police—officers used distraction devices to enter safely—and he was later treated at a hospital and booked in St. Joseph County Jail for outstanding Michigan warrants and a probation violation in Elkhart County. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Police released details on Monday after they responded to Laurel Woods Apartments following a tip that suspect Caleb Ringer—wanted in Elkhart and Michigan for multiple charges—barricaded himself in a bathroom, and negotiators later used distraction devices to bring him and another person into custody. ABC 57
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saint Mary’s College was awarded a $1.1 million grant for the Kessler Scholars Collaborative to support first-generation low-income students with early move-in opportunities and internships— the four-year grant will impact over 1600 students across 16 Indiana campuses and will see 18 new scholars begin this academic year. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County and partners approved a memorandum of understanding to provide water and sewer services to the planned Microsoft data center near Cleveland Road and Capitol Avenue—officials said the next 45 to 60 days will be used to develop service maps and conduct engineering studies as they build a long-term partnership. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ IU South Bend's nursing program received a grant from the Valinhos Foundation to certify 150 nursing students and faculty in mental health, first aid, and suicide prevention — a three-year effort to train professionals to detect and de-escalate mental distress on campus and in hospitals. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame will decide on its right guard starter for Sunday’s opener against Miami during Tuesday and Wednesday practices—redshirt freshman Guerby Lambert and redshirt sophomore Sullivan Absher are competing—after projected starter Charles Jagusah was injured this summer. South Bend Tribune
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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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Grateful Dead Night with The Happy Campers Band
6-10 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Details subject to change — Enjoy a night of groovy Grateful Dead jams under the stars.
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Dermot Kennedy Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful folk-pop sounds of Dermot Kennedy live on stage.
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Open House Event
2-4 p.m. — 52117 Tammy Dr — $340,000 — Explore a well-maintained 4-bed ranch home with a cozy sunroom and inviting backyard pool.
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Football Hospitality Experience: Texas A&M Aggies at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
3:30-9:00 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Not a game ticket — Cheer on the Fighting Irish during their home opener with premium hospitality close to the stadium.
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Ghost Walk in South Bend
6-8 p.m. — Century Center — Ticketed event — Experience a lantern-lit ghost hunt through South Bend's most haunted landmarks.
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Golf for Good 2025
8 AM – 4 PM — Juday Creek Golf Course — $75 per golfer / $300 per foursome — Enjoy a day of golf supporting Roma women and community uplift.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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