Good morning, South Bend.

The March to the Memorial took place Thursday in South Bend to honor 9/11 victims using a 21 mile route that began near Martin's at Erskine Plaza and ended at St. Patrick's Park—where the annual Ringing of the Bell ceremony occurred.

On Sept. 10, participants climbed 110 flights of stairs at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend to honor firefighters—first responders to the 9/11 attack.

The event brought the community together as they celebrated these local heroes.

Allie, a brown and white Pit Bull Terrier mix aged 1½, is available for adoption at South Bend Animal Resource Center—her previous owner did not reclaim her—and she thrives in active homes with children and other dogs but needs careful introductions with cats.

Macy Gunnell, president of Turning Point USA’s Saint Mary’s chapter and a South Bend student, expressed deep sorrow over Charlie Kirk’s murder in Utah—she urged political change and will push for chapter recognition as a vigil with enhanced security is planned for today at 6 p.m. at Nfluence Church in Granger.

During construction at Concord Ox Bow Elementary School, principal Shad Hartsough uncovered 24-year-old drawings—marking Sept.

11—and messages signed by former students; current fourth graders then added their signatures before the area is covered again by a marker board.

Westview School Corporation accepted former superintendent Randall Miller's resignation after his arrest for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated — the board named Dr. Randall Zimmerly as interim superintendent and will hire a new leader by January.

Some areas in South Bend are seeing early fall changes as cool days and dry air make leaves lose their green — Mark Evans from Purdue Extension said that less sunlight triggers the color shift, and Bill Zimmerman warned that early changes can also signal tree root problems.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett will speak today at Notre Dame’s Leighton Concert Hall at 4 p.m. — she will discuss her upcoming book Listening to the Law as a peaceful protest is planned at the corner of Notre Dame Avenue.

Weight-loss drugs using GLP-1 helped Pat Delahanty lose 40 pounds after a heart attack — but doctors warn they can cause nausea, stomach pain, and serious issues if not used properly.

Experts urge proper FDA-approved prescriptions and consultations as lawsuits and calls for tighter regulation grow.

South Bend apartment rental listings climbed in August—showing a 9% rise from last month's $1,148 to $1,249 and marking a 4% increase from last year's $1,199 median—with one-bedroom units at $988 and two-bedroom units at $1,160.

Notre Dame football practiced this week with freshman wideout Antavious Richardson taking scout-team snaps behind center to mimic Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed’s mix of running and throwing skills.

Coach Marcus Freeman said Reed’s strong arm and quick running force defenders to adjust their play—raising the challenge ahead for the team.

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.