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Hey there, South Bend! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How South Bend Pokémon fans can trade, shop, and meet a voice actor
  • How much do Notre Dame home games really boost South Bend businesses?
  • How John Adams High is keeping a 9/11 victim's memory alive

Also on today's calendar: Yoga Among the Pines *Ages 16 & Up and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 49.
  • Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gotta Catch 'Em All in South Bend at September PokeKon Fest (southbendtribune.com) — South Bend families can dive into all things Pokémon this Sunday, Sept. 13, when PokeKon Fest 2026 takes over Century Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect card trading, vendors, local artists, and a special appearance by voice actor Joe Hernandez, with flexible ticket options and free admission for one child 11 or under per paying adult.
   

2. Notre Dame home games bring thousands of new fans, even more for local businesses (abc57.com) — Notre Dame's home opener is bringing thousands of visitors into South Bend, and local bars and restaurants like Taphouse on the Edge are staffing up to handle the surge. Owners say football weekends are their most important revenue drivers, boosting sales and keeping the city buzzing well beyond game day.
   

3. Remembering Kathy Nicosia, John Adams graduate and flight attendant who died in 9/11 (abc57.com) — South Bend's John Adams High School community is honoring alumna and flight attendant Kathy Nicosia, who died aboard American Airlines Flight 11 on 9/11. Classmates and former coworkers share memories of her school days in South Bend and her airline career, while the school's Civil Air Patrol and homecoming tributes help keep her and fellow alumna Katie McCloskey's legacies alive.
   

4. Friday Night Frenzy: High school football scores and highlights for Sept. 11, 2026 (wndu.com) — South Bend football fans can relive a big Friday night, with South Bend Saint Joseph, Adams, and Penn all posting dominant wins while Riley and Washington fell to tough opponents. The roundup also includes scores from Mishawaka, Elkhart, and schools across Michiana, highlighting key rivalries like the "Holy War" between Saint Joseph and Marian.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Caught this view early this morning and had to stop for a photo.
    The sky looked unreal for a few minutes. Not a bad way to start the day. (Nextdoor Westwood Hills at Elbel)
  • Somebody just posted on Facebook from our neighborhood that there is a boiled water order in Niles due to contaminants being in the water.
    Does anybody know anything about this has aqua been contacted? (Nextdoor Wedgewood Park)
  • The Salvation Army in the Midwest posted a job opening for Piano Instructor in South Bend. Apply here.
  • Elwood Staffing Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in South Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Bend here.

Ok South Bend! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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