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South Bend
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 59th annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival will take place this Labor Day weekend at Centennial Park in Plymouth with 500000 people expected — ABC57 and local organizers are setting up the event and highlighting its origins from 1966 when local firefighters started it with Blueberry Hank. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ South Bend woman Rachael Robinson, 37, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud for submitting two fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program applications for a non-existent business in 2021—she was ordered to repay $55,280.87 in restitution. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Concord High School students built a tiny home that sold on Friday; 60 third-year Building Trades Program students worked from plumbing to roofing—gaining hands-on skills—and connected with a buyer from Alabama. WSBT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new report from Alliance for the Great Lakes warns that the region may face water shortages as data centers in New Carlisle and eastern St. Joseph County draw water from the Kankakee Aquifer. The report shows these centers use water at a rate similar to 12,000 residents — urging local officials to plan better for future water needs. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team will bring different cleat options to play safely during the season opener against Miami tomorrow at Hard Rock Stadium — he added that the venue regularly hosts many games and is ready for rain. He said the players are confident they will keep a good grip on the wet grass. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ South Bend high school football is in week two as teams compete this week after strong wins last week—local games include the annual Backyard Brawl at Penn High School and other key contests that will decide first wins, with live updates provided throughout the evening. Fans can follow scores and action as teams from South Bend and surrounding areas face off. South Bend Tribune
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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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B. Rich Customs Bi-Annual Fashion Show
7-9 p.m. — Aloft South Bend — No Refunds — Witness the latest fashion creations from B. Rich Customs at their second bi-annual showcase.
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Plant Sale & Swap
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — $5 Adults | $3 Kids — Discover unique plants and swap gardening tips with fellow enthusiasts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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