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South Bend’s St. Adalbert Church is set for a $25 million restoration as its parish partners with The Catholic Initiative—$15 million will restore the building and $10 million will fund an endowment for ongoing maintenance while the parish has raised $3.4 million so far.

South Bend Police held the annual Cops and Goblins event at Four Winds Field on Tuesday, Oct.

20, where families trick-or-treated safely with 7,000 drive-thru tickets. Local businesses and organizations supported the event (providing candy and aid) to strengthen community ties.

The Indiana State Board of Accounts released the 2023-25 audit reports for South Bend schools today.

The district said it has addressed some issues and is working to fix the rest.

Students at Wa-Nee Community Schools scored high on the 2026 ILEARN tests (62.2% in ELA, 69.7% in math) and ranked first in math and second in ELA among nearby districts; Operation Education is investigating how the strong performance was achieved.

Saint Mary's College extended President Katie Conboy's contract through 2030.

Under her leadership, the college nearly doubled its endowment and increased enrollment + she will follow a new 10-year plan to boost equitable access and academic growth.

Mishawaka Common Council approved a tax abatement for Fir Road Flats, paving the way for a $50 million apartment complex of 224 units on 18 acres at Fir and Cleveland Roads.

Construction will begin early next year — a step toward new housing — in Mishawaka.

Jake Burow, a 6-foot-3 freshman from Slinger (Wisconsin), is set to serve as backup point guard when Notre Dame begins its season kickoff in Rome on Nov.

1. He earned Midwest Classic Conference player of the year honors after scoring 40 points in high school and is praised for leadership.

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

12–17 and will close at 5 p.m. ET Friday, Oct. 23, with 12 local nominees from cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and flag football competing.

Non-football fall sports IHSAA state champions spoke during a NIC event, as local athletes Anna Rohrer, Natalie Meert, Melissa Kuhar and Ben Householter shared details of their season while representing schools in Mishawaka, Penn and South Bend.

Edwardsburg football is undefeated at 8-0 and ranked No. 4 in MHSAA Division 4 as it prepares for its final regular season game on Friday, Oct.

23 at Niles. The team, having clinched a Wolverine Conference share, aims to secure an outright title with standout plays from junior Giovanni Orue.

Star senior libero Jenna VanBruaene will lead her Mishawaka Marian volleyball team as they aim for a Class 3A regional title Saturday night.

Coach Alisha Fransted said her departure in 2027 will leave a big gap in the lineup.

Notre Dame women's basketball is ranked No. 13 in the preseason USA Today Sports Coaches Poll and will open the season on Nov.

1 against Villanova in Rome, Italy at noon on FS1. The Irish are scheduled to play nine other ranked teams this season.