Good morning, South Bend.

On Tuesday, a drive-thru pantry hosted by Food Bank of Northern Indiana for National Hunger Action Day drew hundreds of vehicles + local families received fresh groceries during the “Meals with Muffet” drive led by former Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw.

Bethel University canceled classes before 6 p.m. today so hundreds of students and staff could spend the day volunteering at local spots like the Center for the Homeless + Food Bank of Northern Indiana.

Tuesday was National Hunger Action Day in South Bend when the Food Bank of Northern Indiana hosted a larger food distribution with volunteer groups and college students, and former Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw boosted community donations (a $10 gift feeds a family for five meals).

South Bend International Airport now offers new food and drink options beyond security with Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s and The Lauber Overlook, the airport’s first bar with views.

The change has added local jobs and more restaurant and retail choices will come in 2027.

South Bend's Edison Park Post Office will re-open in mid-October after repairs following a fire (Aug.

25) that closed the building this summer. Accessible post office boxes remain downtown until collection boxes are replaced at re-opening.

Parents can bring their children to a free car seat safety check event provided by certified technicians today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Bend Police Department garage on West Sample Street (appointments required online).

South Bend leaders celebrated the completion of Diamond View Apartments on Tuesday — the ribbon cutting was delayed by a nearby construction fire — as the new building brings 60 mixed-income homes across from Four Winds Field.

Cleanup continues at the four-story Stadium Flats construction site at Lafayette and Monroe three weeks after a fire, with South Bend Fire returning the site while property owner Mike Surak (RealAmerica Companies president) works with crews to assess damage and plan rebuilding.

Notre Dame football running back Aneyas Williams said he followed a pre-set plan for his end zone celebration that led to a 15-yard penalty in the win over Michigan State Tuesday, and his coach later apologized to him and his mother.

Voting for South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week for Sept.

21-26 is open online with unlimited votes until 5 p.m. ET Friday, Oct. 2; voters must refresh their browser after each submission.

Third-ranked Notre Dame football (4-0) nearly achieved a penalty-free game against Purdue on Tuesday, Sept.

29 but a pass interference call in the final minute ended that streak; the team now leads the nation with just 26.5 penalty yards per game.