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South Bend
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Bank of Northern Indiana has set drive-thru food distribution events for October to feed families across several counties including a site at the former South Bend Kroger parking lot in St. Joseph County where 150 households will receive pre-boxed or pre-bagged food on a first come first served basis. The events will run from October 1 to October 31 to help local families this fall. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Applications are open for the 26th annual JWAS Scholarship for children between two and a half and five years old until Oct. 30—selected recipients will be notified in December and the program provides tuition support from preschool through higher education. ABC 57
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bill Zimmerman, an arborist at American Tree and Lawn Care, said fall is the time for South Bend homeowners to check tree health by looking for early signs of stress in leaves, roots, and bark – proper trimming and fertilizing can help prevent further damage. Brent Thompson leads the Community Canopy Program, which will plant native trees in October and November to give them a strong start next spring. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana public media stations like South Bend's WNIT will face cuts as federal funding stops today—at least 18 layoffs have already been announced and stations plan cost-saving measures including programming changes and consolidating master control systems. These actions come after stations lost nearly 24% of their revenue and now seek new support from donations and corporate giving. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The federal government is hours away from a shutdown as Congress debates a short-term funding fix before midnight to keep agencies open until November 21 while lawmakers argue over spending priorities. Critics warn that a shutdown could lead to furloughs for federal workers—state parks closing and hospitals facing delays in Medicaid reimbursements. ABC 57
- ➤ Ashley Colborn resigned from her post as the child in need of services magistrate after she said Judge Loris Zappia treated her in a way that lacked dignity and professionalism—no comment has been made by the judge or the court. ABC 57
- ➤ South Bend International Airport completed a $105 million project that realigned a taxiway and lowered the terminal ramp by four feet—allowing larger jets to use any gate. Local leaders attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning and said the upgrade improved safety for flights. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local groups Wells of Inspiration and Upper Room Recovery Community hosted the second annual Night of Hope and Recovery Tuesday evening at First United Methodist Church to support those facing addiction with live speakers, a raffle, and vital resources. Executive Director Molly Kelly said the event emphasized that recovery is possible—reinforcing that community members can find help and unity in facing substance abuse. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love continues to use his signature hurdling move in games while his per-touch yard average drops from 7.1 to 6.2 yards this season. His coach Ja’Juan Seider supports the skill—warning that Love should not overuse it to protect himself. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Freshman quarterback CJ Carr led Notre Dame to two consecutive wins as he threw for 354 yards and 4 touchdowns against Arkansas — earning awards like Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week and Manning Award Star of the Week. His strong performance in the first half with 294 yards made him a leader among freshmen and the team will face Boise State at home. ABC 57
- ➤ Notre Dame will kick off the 2025-26 college basketball season on Friday with the co-ed Irish Jam on Eddy Street, where free community activities run from noon to 4 p.m.—the main event at 6 p.m. features coaches Micah Shrewsberry and Niele Ivey introducing the men’s and women’s teams. ABC 57
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Beatles vs Rolling Stones Tribute Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying mash-up duel between top tribute bands of the iconic British rock legends.
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Fall Frolic 5K/2K Race
12-11 a.m. — The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes — Registration fees vary — Celebrate the tradition with a heartwarming race for a good cause.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Training
Mon, Oct 20 – Fri, Oct 24 — South Bend Community School Corporation Adult Education — Cost info not provided — Enhance your software development skills through an intensive training on UML.
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Bloodline 2025
4:00 PM — The Well Coffee House — Free entry — Experience the dynamic performance of singer-songwriter James Koan III with lyrical poetry.
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St. Joseph County Health Fair
4-7 p.m. — Century Center — Free entry — Access free health screenings, vaccines, and community resources with special giveaways for the first attendees.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Joseph Campbell
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