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South Bend
Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Effect Jazz Big Band will perform at the Box Factory for the Arts on Sept. 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.—they will play classic standards by Stan Kenton, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Pat Metheny. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door, and admission is free for those 12 and under—offering local fans a chance to enjoy live jazz. ABC 57
- ➤ Peter Schiaparelli, manager of the band Chicago, and Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame Football Head Coach, visited the university's band to hand out new backpacks—along with Chicago memorabilia—to thank them for their hard work and support. ABC 57
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brea Murphy, a 16-year-old from South Bend who grew up in Channahon in an Irish Catholic family, dreams of playing college softball at Notre Dame. She was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's T cell lymphoblastic lymphoma a year ago and continues to fight cancer while holding onto her hope. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame's defense showed flashes in Miami but struggled to finish key drives against Hurricanes who gained 324 yards and converted 5 of 14 third downs—head coach Marcus Freeman said the team must fix ball security and missed tackles ahead of future games. ABC 57
- ➤ Texas A&M senior safety Bryce Anderson was injured during a 41-40 win over Notre Dame and was taken to Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend—head coach Mike Elko said that tests have come back positive so far—while his family stayed with him on the field. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Talia has launched her weekly segment on ABC57 Kickoff that reviews trending social media posts about Notre Dame football—helping fans stay updated without endless scrolling. The review covers viral posts and popular storylines that capture the current team dynamics. ABC 57
- ➤ Notre Dame’s right guard remains unsettled ahead of Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. game against Texas A&M after both Guerby Lambert and Sullivan Absher struggled in the opener against the Hurricanes—though the injury report confirms all players are available; in pregame warmups, Lambert took first-team reps with Aamil Wagner. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Columnist Tom Noie launches a five-part series in the Tribune that counts down the top 25 individual moments in Notre Dame football from the past 25 seasons—each segment features five memorable plays. The series starts today and will detail key achievements and records from players over many games. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football lost 41-40 to Texas A&M at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday night, dropping to 0-2 with their third consecutive defeat. Team captain and safety Adon Shuler was ejected for targeting with 13:45 left in the fourth—errors on offense and special teams also played a role in the tight loss. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Andrew Monaco, the voice of the Aggies, joined ABC57 Kickoff to offer gameday predictions and said Notre Dame’s defense faces a tough challenge as Texas A&M’s offense averages 171 rushing yards per game — its defense allowed over 200 rushing yards in the season opener against UTSA. ABC 57
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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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