Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Kosher grocery store will open in downtown South Bend on September 16 from 12pm to 6pm. The store offers fresh produce, meat, sandwiches and a full-service bakery that serves only Kosher items — it will also hold a ribbon-cutting with food samples and kid games — to meet a local need for accessible groceries. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Radio Sabor Latino cancelled its 23-year Mexican and Central American Independence Day festival at the Marycrest building parking lot on Western Avenue after organizers said rising ICE targeting put the Latino community at risk — the event will be held as a private gathering instead. ABC 57
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Midwest gas prices fell last week to an average of $3.06 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday—down from $3.09 the previous week and about 4.3% below the national average. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 12, United States Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at the University of Notre Dame's DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in South Bend—she received a standing ovation after a prayer led by President Rev. Robert Dowd and remarks on recent national violence. South Bend Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ABC57 will air Bria Murphy's story tomorrow on ABC57 Kickoff, highlighting her 12-month battle with cancer. The live broadcast runs from 10am until noon outside Purcell pavilion and Notre Dame Stadium. ABC 57
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown South Bend saw The Cascade hold its groundbreaking Friday morning for the second phase—an eight-story tower that will have over 20 condos and commercial space to offer a high-end urban lifestyle and is set to be finished by 2027. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football faces a must-win game at home against Texas A&M as the team tries to rebound from a loss to ranked Miami — falling to 0-2 would hurt head coach Marcus Freeman's record. Star running back Love and freshman quarterback Carr must step up — giving the Irish a chance to pull away and regain momentum. ABC 57
- ➤ Today, Notre Dame home opener guests can buy Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Guinness, High Noon seltzer and single serving box wine at stadium concession stands—sales are cashless, limited to two drinks per transaction for those 21 with valid ID and end at the third quarter while safety protocols are enforced. WSBT
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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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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.
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