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Sunday, September 7th, 2025

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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Chicago Welcome Table visited the Berean Transformation Center on South St. Joseph Street on Saturday to offer homeless community members haircuts, clothing, food, housing help and jobs — the event ran from noon to 4 p.m. The group focuses on fighting homelessness and human trafficking.  WSBT
  • Logan Walk and Roll 2025 returned for its third year at the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend—bringing together Logan’s clients, families, friends, sponsors and the broader community to support its programs and promote inclusion.  ABC 57

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A house fire broke out just after 4 a.m. Saturday on West Jefferson Boulevard in Mishawaka, killing one person and leaving another critically injured after firefighters rescued a resident while an investigation began.  WSBT

CULTURE NEWS

  • Zach Bryan will perform at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend soon with Shane Gillis and Dermont Kennedy, drawing fans with one visitor even driving from Georgia to see the show—many local concert-goers look forward to hearing Shane Gillis share stories about Notre Dame and the community. The event is set to bring together longtime fans and first-timers alike for a memorable live music experience.  ABC 57

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Penn Marching Kingsmen are hosting a shoe drive fundraiser to collect any type of shoes so they can support their band program and help small businesses in developing nations — donations are accepted at Penn High School through door A with a goal of 12,500 shoes by September 19.  WSBT
  • The Indiana Department of Transportation has opened its Engineering Scholarship Program applications for eligible undergraduate and graduate Civil Engineering students—applicants will receive $3125 per semester or $2083 per trimester over up to five years and will work full-time during summer breaks, with applications due by Dec. 31 for the 2026-2027 school year.  ABC 57

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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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.

    Sun, 9/28/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 10/1/25

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