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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parisi’s Ristorante Italiano at 1412 S Bend Ave is set to close at the end of the week as owner Roberto Parisi retires after 44 years of dedicated service—his final customer appreciation party on Sunday has already received over 300 reservations. ABC 57
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regional gas prices in the Midwest fell last week to an average of $2.93 per gallon from $3.01, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price is about 6.1% lower than the national average and dropped roughly 16 cents since last month—showing a steady decline. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students and staff at Notre Dame took part in the Zombie Preparedness Festival today to learn life-saving skills like CPR, fire safety, and food preservation in a hands-on setting. More than 30 booths gave live demos and exercises—helping everyone practice quick decision-making for real emergencies. WSBT
- ➤ On Sept. 30, the parents of Adams High School freshman Aniya Tharbs filed a lawsuit against the South Bend Community School Corporation, John Adams High School, the City of South Bend, and St. Joseph County alleging that the district did not give proper aid during a medical episode that led to her death in 2023. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame beat Arkansas 56-13 in Fayetteville, Ark. with freshman quarterback C.J. Carr throwing 354 yards and four touchdowns, and the team will host Boise State at 2:30 p.m. in South Bend. 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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Foot Chase 5k/10k
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Central Park — Registration required — Enjoy a family-friendly run along the scenic Riverwalk paths of Mishawaka’s Parks.
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