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Good morning South Bend! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will South Bend's outage frustrations spark new Indiana utility laws?
- Which South Bend spots made the "100 Things to Do" list?
- Saint Mary's reports sexual assault; here's who is investigating and helping
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny, a shower; hot, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Wednesday: Sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lawmakers may explore legislative changes in response to prolonged power outages (wvpe.org) — After a town hall in South Bend, state lawmakers signaled they may push for legislative changes and additional investigations into NIPSCO's prolonged power outages that left thousands without electricity for up to two weeks. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and Governor Mike Braun both want deeper scrutiny of utility preparedness and spending, raising the stakes for future reliability and affordability for local customers. 
2. '100 Things to Do in South Bend' shows there's always something to do (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — A new book, "100 Things to Do in South Bend Before You Die," highlights everything from West Washington Street architecture and the River Lights to Dyngus Day and Notre Dame game-day traditions. Author Jane Simon Ammeson will visit several local spots, including Fiddler's Hearth and The History Museum, for signings and talks in early and mid-September, giving residents fresh ideas to explore their own city.
3. Sexual assault reported at Saint Mary's, students alerted (ndsmcobserver.com) — Students at Saint Mary's College were alerted to a reported sexual assault in a residence hall, with the suspect identified and confirmed as not part of the tri-campus community. Local resources and law enforcement, including the South Bend Police Department and St. Joseph County's Special Victims Unit, are involved, and students are encouraged to use campus support services or share information with investigators.
4. James Flanigan prepares for Lambeau Field homecoming (wsbt.com) — South Bend readers will see a familiar Notre Dame storyline as tight end James Flanigan heads back to his hometown of Green Bay for the season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field next Sunday night. The sophomore, with deep family ties to both the Packers and the Irish, expects a huge hometown crowd while stepping into a key role in Notre Dame's offense.
5. South Bend Medicaid diagnostic radiology payments reach $347 in 2024, marking 118% rise (southbendtimes.com) — Medicaid diagnostic radiology payments in South Bend totaled just $347 in 2024, yet that small figure still marked a 118% jump from 2023 and a 91% rise since 2019. The article breaks down how this category ranks against other Medicaid spending locally and explains looming federal cuts and rule changes that could shift more healthcare costs onto Indiana and South Bend residents.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board Meeting
Bremen Public Library 304 North Jackson Street, Bremen, IN 46506
4:30 pm - Madison Parent Information Night
Madison Elementary School , 66030 Dogwood Rd, Wakarusa, IN 46573
5:00 pm - LJH 7th FB vs. Edgewood
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - LJH 7/8 VB vs. New Prairie
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - PHS gGO @ Goshen w Northridge
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - PV Gd. 1 Parent Information Night
Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger, IN 46530
5:30 pm - LJH 8th FB @ Edgewood
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
5:30 pm - PHS CC @ Ox Bow
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
6:00 pm - PHS bSO @ Elkhart Christian Academy
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
6:00 pm - VIRTUAL- Preparing for breastfeeding success-Memorial Hospital →
Elkhart General Hospital 600 East Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
6:00 pm - Scout Night
Bittersweet Elementary School Mishawaka, IN 46545
6:30 pm - LJH 7th VB @ Bremen
Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
4:30 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Infinity table project collaborative project with my brother in law.
2'x2' box, 3 pipe ladder rungs, brick wall design wood paneling, light fixture, Mirror on the bottom of the box, 1 way reflective window film over… (Nextdoor Woodlawn) - Lexy installed a new outdoor spigot for us after assessing whether our old one could be fixed.
We decided together that it wasn't worth addressing at the moment and a new one would be a better solution. A few days later Lexy returned and did… (Nextdoor Far Northwest)
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in South Bend. Apply here.
- Goodwill of Michiana, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Cleveland Rd South Bend - PT 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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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