Good morning, South Bend.

ABC57 Kickoff is celebrating 10 years this season by revisiting a 2019 story about South Bend barber Julio Rodriguez, who became the go-to barber for Fighting Irish athletes — head coach Marcus Freeman now relies on him wherever he goes.

The ZB Falcons Conservation Club hosted a fall fest for the whole family — offering games, food, movies and candy, a free trunk or treat from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., a haunted hayride from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and a visit to Zygmunt's Forsaken Forest.

ABC57 Kickoff hosted the Notre Dame and Saint Mary's Irish Dance Team on set where they demonstrated their award-winning skills.

Molly O'Malley—Saint Mary's vice president of marketing and a sophomore—explained the origins of the dance and the team's long history.

Bob Nagle, a Michiana broadcasting legend with over 40 years in the industry, stopped by to discuss his career covering high school state titles and Notre Dame sports—drawing on his work from the press box and courtside.

Students from across the area attended the Girls with Altitude event at Goshen Municipal Airport, where they built airplane rudders, took flights, and spoke with a pilot who once completed a solo flight around the world.

High school sophomore Emily Natelborg said the event opened her eyes to many aviation programs (in a field with less than 7% women), and organizers said they hope to break down barriers for young women in aviation.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced lane closures on S.R.

23 on or after Oct. 13 from Mill Street to Renewable Road to allow median reconstruction and pavement patching. The road will be reduced to one lane at the U.S. 20 and 31 bypass and will see alternating lane closures near Mill Street — flaggers will direct traffic as construction lasts through Nov and resurfacing begins in spring.

Notre Dame football center Ashton Craig left the field with an apparent left leg injury late in the third quarter against NC State—Joe Otting replaced him on the next offensive series.

Craig had missed most of last season after tearing his left ACL, raising concerns for the team's depth.

Notre Dame did not play well in the first half against North Carolina State — but they turned the game around by winning 36 to 7.

Head coach Marcus Freeman said team changes and added teamwork helped — and they plan to use that boost in their next contest against USC.

On Oct. 11, No. 16 Notre Dame played N.C.

State at Notre Dame Stadium where sports reporters expected a strong win for the Irish—freshman quarterback CJ Carr had already impressed this season with high passing numbers. Local outlets including Peacock and WSBT 960 AM provided live updates during the game as the series remained tied at 2 to 2.

Notre Dame won 28 to 7 over Boise State with 24 penalty flags sparking heated debate on social media—raising concerns over team discipline as the Irish rode a three-game win streak.

The team will face N.C. State next and plans to tighten tackling—aiming to keep their momentum alive.

Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune concludes his five-part series on the top 25 individual moments in Notre Dame football by recounting game-changing plays over 25 seasons—highlighting a 99-yard touchdown return and a 60-yard punt return at Notre Dame Stadium.

Saint Joseph and Penn boys tennis teams won semistate titles Saturday—Saint Joseph beat Culver Academy 3-2 and Penn defeated Carroll 4-1—and they will face off in a quarterfinal match Friday, Oct 17 at 10 a.m. at North Central High School in Indianapolis as both teams aim to move on to state.

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.

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.

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.

Bloodline 2025

4:00 PM — The Well Coffee House — Free entry — Experience the dynamic performance of singer-songwriter James Koan III with lyrical poetry.

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.

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.

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.

The Traveling Salvation Show

5:00–8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Neil Diamond's greatest hits in a high-energy tribute show featuring stunning visuals and captivating performances.