Good morning, South Bend.

South Bend Police will offer free tickets for the annual Cops and Goblins event on Tuesday, Oct.

13 at 701 W. Sample Street (drive-thru windows run 6-8 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.) as each person needs one ticket; the event unfolds on Oct. 20 at Four Winds Field.

The History Museum hosts the interactive mystery Stars, Stripes & Secrets at Copshaholm on Friday, Oct.

9 and Friday, Oct. 16. Visitors will solve the case of a stolen Bill of Rights during the bicentennial celebration, with tours starting at 5:30 p.m.

South Bend schools have launched the Special Education Parent Advisory Council to advise on services for students with disabilities.

Interested families, educators, and community members can join (via the SBCSC website).

The downtown YMCA received a $500,000 donation from the Gurley Leep Automotive Family to name its new early learning center, which will serve children from 6 weeks to preschool in January (registration is now available).

The South Bend Reparatory Justice Commission’s 138-page report, released yesterday, details systemic discrimination against Black residents in housing, education, and employment; minor errors such as a misspelled court case and inconsistent census data do not change its main findings. Commission member Judith Fox said historical source challenges likely caused the discrepancies.

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved St. Thomas More Academy’s purchase of Portage Manor and 13 acres for $400,000 today, with a condition that the school invests $9 million to consolidate its three downtown locations (the upgrade will strengthen the academy’s central presence).

Fire crews at South Bend International Airport completed required live fire training Tuesday and are continuing exercises today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.—officials say the exercise does not affect flights.

LOGAN Autism Services earned a two-year accreditation from the accreditation commission for quality, recognizing its autism services in South Bend and across Indiana and Michigan.

The program now joins a select group of providers (nine in Indiana and four in Michigan) who meet rigorous standards.

John Mauro, a Marian football legend and five-time champion, recently reflected on his storied career and the 50th anniversary of state championship wins.

He credited his humble upbringing and dedication to family & teamwork for forging a lasting impact on the local sports culture.

Freshman Jonaz Walton has contributed to Notre Dame with a 3.93 average yards after contact that slightly surpasses Jadarian Price’s figure.

Walton, driven by his weight room workouts, is expected to chase his first touchdown this weekend against Stanford.

Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Niele Ivey was honored with the Holtz’s Heroes Foundation Trust Award for her integrity and leadership.

The award spotlights individuals who build trust in sports & inspires others to value authentic relationships on and off the court.

Area high school boys soccer teams face sectional matchups at South Bend Adams, Elkhart, and Trinity Academy as games start Oct.

6. Championship matches will be held Oct. 10 as teams including top-ranked Mishawaka Marian vie for a state tournament spot.