Good morning, South Bend.

Residents can join the Red Ribbon March on Oct.

23—starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Charles Martin Youth Center and continuing to the Salvation Army Kroc Center—for a drug-free community rally with youth activities, music, awards, and free food until 1 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine.

Amazon and AEP announced on Oct.

21 a plan to explore building a nuclear power plant in Indiana, with county officials saying the proposal did not come as a shock. The project remains in early review stages.

A South Bend family had its pumpkin-head vine creature decorations stolen last Friday and recovered when a social media tip led police to a home two miles away — the family now keeps the display inside and plans to secure it better before returning it outdoors next year.

Confusion over the South Bend Community School Corporation district map was resolved yesterday when the St. Joseph County Clerk confirmed that the midterm ballots for District 1 school board candidates and voters were correct — easing concerns over the boundaries.

The Common Council tabled a bill for a $1.7 million loan for the Heartwood Commons project at West Donald and South Main (vote was 6 to 3) after residents voiced concerns over contamination and transparency, with further discussion scheduled for Oct.

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New Prairie senior Braden Bachmann runs up to 95 miles a week in cross country training and explained how the sport builds endurance + fuels his passion for racing.

High school football playoff action begins Friday night in Indiana.

At Middlebury, undefeated Northridge hosts Mishawaka in a rematch from Oct. 2; winners will advance to sectional semifinals on Oct. 30 for a chance at Lucas Oil Stadium State Finals later this month.