Good morning, South Bend.

Brenda Matuszkiewicz retires as executive director of the Court Appointed Special Advocates program after leading the organization for 22 years to help abused and neglected children in St. Joseph County.

Stephanie Shumaker, with 16 years in the program, will take over the role—she is set to continue its growth and important work.

Downtown South Bend welcomed pets for September First Fridays as it celebrated the Dog Days of Summer theme—guests enjoyed dog trick exhibitions, face painting, a color station and merchandise sales, dined at pet-friendly restaurants and listened to live music by The Starving Artists while Michigan Street between Washington and Wayne was closed from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Youth Service Bureau hosted the Over the Edge event yesterday at the Robertson’s Building—participants rappelled down the building to raise $100,000 for programs that help youth facing homelessness, abuse and crisis.

The funds will support vital safety and shelter services.

Angelica Cavazos, 33, was charged with two Level 6 felony firearm offenses after an Aug.

29 altercation near Career Academy that saw her allegedly fire her gun and follow a victim’s car while her child was nearly hit (St. Joseph Superior Court documents) with her first court hearing set for Sept. 24 (court records).

South Bend officials are upgrading garbage trucks with sensors that record temperature every 10—15 seconds to find areas hit hardest by heat.

The data will guide plans to invest in more trees and cooling centers in urban areas.

South Bend officials report that the near-record $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot, the third-largest in US lottery history, is set for tonight's drawing at 11 p.m.—ticket sales ended about one hour earlier after a $2 million second-place win in Detroit.

South Bend Fire Department Chief of Fire Prevention Derek Erquhart said on ABC57 Morning News that using proper kitchen equipment can help lessen the rise in kitchen fires seen this summer—he also explained what steps residents should take if a fire starts.

On Friday night, the Penn Kingsmen beat the South Bend Riley Wildcats 49-6 at Freed Field, giving them a 3-0 start—the best mark since 2016—and a strong second half that outscored the opposition 28-0.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IXL Live: Classic Edition Workshop

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn South Bend — Free entry — Enhance your IXL skills with a hands-on workshop for educators.