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Mishawaka
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Mishawaka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Bend area concerts this week will bring live music to local venues as Kool + the Gang with The Commodores will perform on Sept6 at Central Green in Elkhart and Zach Bryan + will headline at Notre Dame with openers Shane Gillis and Dermot Kennedy. Other shows in BARODA, Berrien Springs, Goshen, and Plymouth offer free or low-cost options for community music fans. South Bend Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man died after a single-vehicle crash led to a fire near Kern and Fir Roads in St. Joseph County on Aug. 30 around 12 a.m.—emergency crews waited for utility workers to secure live electrical wires before reaching the vehicle, and police said the crash remains under investigation. 95.3 MNC
- ➤ Police identified a man as the only person in a vehicle that burst into flames in St. Joseph County while news crews fought a large barn fire whose cause remained unknown. WNDU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, Notre Dame’s late comeback fell short as they lost to Miami 27—24 at Hard Rock Stadium; the Fighting Irish, who have lost seven straight road games against the Hurricanes since 1977, will host Texas A&M on Sept. 13. WNDU
- ➤ Yesterday, Notre Dame football released its final pregame injury report ahead of the game against Miami, noting no major injuries and that freshman backup kicker/punter Erik Schmidt took reps during warmups—preparing as a possible substitute. Coach Marcus Freeman said that right guard snaps will be decided based on practice performance as redshirt sophomore Guerby Lambert competes with Sullivan Absher. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame’s offense is set to start the season with freshman quarterback CJ Carr — who has spent his life training for this moment — and he will count on running backs Jeremiah Love and Jadarian Price and tight end Eli Reardon to lead the attack. ABC57
- ➤ Notre Dame's defense was strong last year—ranked fourth with only 15.5 points allowed per game—and is under new leadership as Chris Ash takes over as defensive coordinator while Coach Marcus Freeman says the Irish are ready to hit back. Returning players like Leonard Moore and Drayk Bowen will help maintain the edge as the team prepares to prove they are built different. ABC57
- ➤ Notre Dame lost to Miami 27-24 at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night—rookie CJ Carr threw a touchdown pass to Micah Gilbert while both the offense and defense struggled against Carson Beck. The loss leaves the Irish winless on the road and they will work to improve before the College Football Playoff begins. South Bend Tribune
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STEM Visit Day at Bethel University
8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Bethel University — Qualifies for $2000 Visit Scholarship — Explore STEM opportunities and experience college life with tours and interactive demonstrations.
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95.3 MNC Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill — Proceeds benefit Five Star Life — Test your trivia skills while supporting local youth with food and fun.
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South Bend Royal Princess Ball
12:00 – 3:30 PM — Holiday Inn Mishawaka — Ticketed event — Experience an enchanting day of magic with beloved princess characters and exciting interactive activities.
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HealthLinc Mishawaka Expansion Celebration
3:30-6 p.m. — HealthLinc Mishawaka — Free entry — Celebrate the expansion of the clinic with no-cost screenings, free food, and community giveaways.
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