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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Mishawaka after the City Council approved rezoning for the old Aspen Tap House on North Main Street—allowing a drive-through with a walk-up window but no indoor seating. The new shop will be the first Dutch Bros in Michiana, with the closest location in Lafayette. ABC 57
- ➤ Amazon's data center near New Carlisle is expanding with about 30 buildings planned on nearly 900 acres, and several facilities are already in operation as construction continues. Brandon Oyer said the center will use cooling water for only one week a year — a measure to protect the aquifer — and local electric bills will remain stable as investments in energy infrastructure proceed. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dinosaur Museum in South Bend kicked off October with an Oktoberfest event that offered family fun with eating competitions, music, and face painting — along with a booth where Jeffrey Luppes taught simple German phrases and study abroad tips. The museum will hold more fall festivals like a Harvest Festival and Halloween weekend to keep the celebrations going. ABC 57
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hilary Lambert of Amazon Web Services spoke at the State of the Economy breakfast about the company’s plans for St. Joseph County — she explained how the firm will support local growth. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Golden (director of music at Concord High School) announced Tuesday morning that the marching band will perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The band is preparing for the national event to showcase its talent. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Indiana Toll Road and IU South Bend are teaming up to offer free cybersecurity classes that help residents learn how to spot phishing, viruses, and scams—important for protecting personal and business data. The sessions will be held on October 22 at Portage Commons Senior Enrichment Center, October 28 at Silver Birch of Mishawaka, and October 31 at YMCA of Steuben County. WSBT
- ➤ Rochester Community School Corporation violated Indiana special education rules when a parent's complaint showed the child's IEP was removed without proper notice. The Indiana Department of Special Education found that the school did not send a new notice for a rescheduled meeting—state investigators now require a memo to staff outlining proper procedures. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Saint Joseph County Health Department hosted a safe sleep class — Give Your Baby Room to Breathe — through its EMBER program on Tuesday evening at the Beacon Resource Center in South Bend to teach caregivers about reducing risks of SUIDs during safe sleep awareness month. The class came as Indiana reported an average of two infant deaths per week from unsafe sleep practices. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football player Jeremiyah Love hurt his left knee on a 7-yard run during Tuesday's 28-7 win over Boise State—trainers checked him and he soon returned to score a touchdown before halftime, finishing with 103 yards on 16 carries. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football defensive coordinator Chris Ash + longtime friend and former college teammate Dave Doeren will face off this weekend when N.C. State visits, marking their second meeting in three weeks. They began their coaching careers together as graduate assistants under coach Rob Ash + built their reputations starting at Drake University. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman explained the difference between undisciplined and aggressive penalties after his team incurred 11 penalties for 112 yards in a flag-heavy win over Boise State. South Bend Tribune
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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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South Bend Indoor Fantasy Faire
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — $25+ — Immerse yourself in a magical celebration featuring enchanting merchants, authors, and character meet-and-greets.
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