Good morning, South Bend.

More than 650 Everwise Credit Union employees traded their desks for community service on Monday and volunteered at 44 nonprofits across northern Indiana + southwest Michigan, including All 4 Animals Rescue in Mishawaka.

Over 50 branches closed to give employees a full day off for service.

The week of Oct. 12–18 in South Bend and surrounding areas offers a free Grief Walk at Ox Bow County Park today, a nature-themed mobile art exhibit, a public screening at the Michigan City Public Library, and multiple festivals and theater performances planned in nearby towns.

South Bend hosts community food events this week, starting with Soup Night today at the YMCA (111 W.

Jefferson) and including Mactoberfest on Oct. 14, Thursday Burger Night on Oct. 15, and several dinners through Oct. 24. Check with each venue for updated details.

Concerts are on display this week in Michiana, including free choral shows and tribute bands alongside paid live acts.

South Bend hosts live music events at venues such as Merrimans’ Playhouse (Oct. 15) and Four Winds Casino, while nearby communities offer performances through Oct. 18.

South Bend Community School Corporation’s 2025-26 supply budget saw over 34% go unspent (more than $370,000 unused), with CFO Ahnaf Tahmid promising better fund allocation for the 2026-27 school year at a board meeting Monday, Oct.

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Riley High School in South Bend is a finalist in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest and may secure a $1 million home field upgrade if community votes help it advance.

Members can vote online once daily through Oct. 25.

The U.S. Postal Service said the Edison Park Post Office on Edison Road is under repair after a small fire on Aug.

25 — repairs are expected to restore service soon but a reopening date was not confirmed.

Voting is open for the South Bend Tribune athlete of the week covering Oct.

5-10 and will end Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. ET (refresh your browser after each vote).

Notre Dame football may see defensive tackle Jason Onye return for the BYU game on Saturday, Oct.

17 as linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is cleared from injury—while safety Brauntae Johnson remains sidelined after foot surgery.

Brady Stevens, a junior backup guard from Boston, is set to add depth to Notre Dame's practice as the team prepares for its 2026-27 season starting Nov.

1 in Rome, and coach Shrewsberry praises his strong presence behind the scenes.

Notre Dame beat Stanford 58-7 this past weekend and will face Utah this Saturday at 12 p.m. on ABC — ESPN GameDay will cover the matchup.