🌱 Patch AM: What we know so far about the South Lafayette stabbing investigation.

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know so far about the South Lafayette stabbing investigation.
• Is LaSalle Park truly safe? What the EPA just told South Bend
• Which South Bend-area girls soccer teams look strongest after the first tests?

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UPDATE: SBPD investigates stabbing in the 400 block of S. Lafayette (abc57.com) — South Bend police are investigating a stabbing that reportedly happened near the Hope Rescue Mission on South Lafayette, after the wounded man sought help at the St. Joseph County Jail Friday night. Authorities have not yet released details about the victim, suspect, or motive, and are asking residents to stay tuned for further updates.
   

• EPA updates council committee on LaSalle Park cleanup (wvpe.org) — Federal and city officials say South Bend's LaSalle Park is safe after major cleanup work, but residents remain worried about lingering lead contamination and health impacts nearby. The EPA is reanalyzing properties under stricter standards and plans a community meeting this fall, while residents push for faster action on reparatory justice recommendations.
   

• Breaking down first looks at Saint Joseph, Marian, Adams, Penn girls soccer (southbendtribune.com) — South Bend-area girls soccer programs at Saint Joseph, Marian, Adams and Penn are showing early-season strength after a demanding invite at Newton Park. Coaches and players describe how tough schedules, standout scorers, and lessons from last year's tournaments are shaping their push toward deep postseason runs.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Homeschool Curriculum Look & See
  Bremen Public Library 304 North Jackson Street, Bremen, IN 46506
  2:00 pm
• PHS bSO @ LaPorte
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:30 pm
• PHS gGO vs Wawasee
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:30 pm
• PHS 9VB @ Northridge w Penn
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Create Your Own Back to School Bag
  Bremen Public Library 304 North Jackson Street, Bremen, IN 46506
  4:00 pm
• PHS bTE vs Peru
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:00 pm
• LJH 7th FB @ Lakeview
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:00 pm
• PV Gd. 3 Parent Information Night
  Prairie Vista Elementary School , 15400 Brick Rd, Granger, IN 46
  5:30 pm
• PHS gSO vs Warsaw
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:30 pm
• LJH 8th FB vs. Lakeview
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  5:30 pm
• PHS VB @ Marian
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  6:00 pm
• PHS 9VB @ Marian
  Plymouth Community School Corp Plymouth, IN 46563
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Notre Dame

• University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross College welcome students as tri-campus move-in begins (wndu.com)
• Alexander O. Hsu (nd.edu)
• Iris Ma (nd.edu)

Mishawaka

• Landon Snyder runs all over Marian in dominant Mishawaka football win (southbendtribune.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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