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In today's newsletter:

• How dominant was Notre Dame's 52-0 home opener in South Bend?
• Did you know a major literary prizewinner lives in South Bend?
• Are South Bend shoppers still worth the drive to Michigan City outlets?

Also on today's calendar: PTABOA Hearing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
• Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; warmer, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• CJ Carr helps No. 3 Notre Dame trounce Rice (statenews.net) — Notre Dame fans in South Bend saw CJ Carr lead the No. 3 Irish to a dominant 52-0 home-opening win over Rice, with four touchdown passes and a stifling defense. The team piled up big yardage, forced four turnovers, and spread scores among multiple receivers and rushers, giving locals plenty of optimism for the season ahead.
   

• Meet the Boston-born winners of one of literature's most prestigious prizes (bostonglobe.com) — One of this year's major Windham-Campbell literary prize winners actually lives in South Bend, even as she draws creative inspiration and personal identity from her Boston roots. The article profiles her and a fellow New England–connected winner, exploring how the $175,000 grants will fuel new, riskier projects and ease the financial pressure of a writing life.
   

• Indiana's Outlet Mall Economy: Why Edinburgh Is Thriving, Michigan City Has a Fight on Its Hands, and Fremont Faces a Crossroads (hoosierenquirer.com) — South Bend shoppers play a key role in the fortunes of Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets in Michigan City, which the article says draws heavily from our city alongside Northwest Indiana and Chicago. It compares that center with thriving Edinburgh and struggling Fremont, explaining how tourism, gas prices, and brand mix will shape whether Hoosier outlet trips remain worth the drive.
   

📸 Around South Bend

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Bend

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Drainage Board Meeting - Canceled →
  7th Floor Conference Room, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• PTABOA Hearing →
  4th Floor Chambers, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
  9:30 am
• Cleansing Stream →
  Christian Life Center South Bend, 1717 N Hickory Rd, South Bend
  6:00 pm
• Common Council Meeting →
  215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County Indiana Information Meeting →
  1522 Linden Avenue, South Bend
• Tom McKinstry, Head of Investments, Mainstreet Advisors →
  Morris Inn, 1399 North Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend
  12:00 pm
• Area Board of Zoning Appeals →
  4th Floor Chambers, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
  1:30 pm
• Budget Hearing Session →
  215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - 3rd floor, South Bend
  5:30 pm
• Board of Commissioners Meeting →
  South Bend IN
  6:00 pm
• Monthly Board Meeting →
  Centre Township Branch Library, 1150 Kern Rd, South Bend
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Board of Public Safety Regular Meeting →
  215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd - 3rd floor, South Bend
  9:15 am
• PTABOA Hearing →
  4th Floor Chambers, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello, has anyone in here had tried the new pizza place in Mishawaka Ave, Donato's pizza?
  Is it any good? If so, What would you recommend? Thank you! (Nextdoor South Main Street)
• Hello, I recently purchased an older home (built in 1909).
  We are looking to slowly replace or refurbish the windows in the home as I know it will be an expensive project. Can anyone recommend a company that… (Nextdoor Edison Park)

• Hilton Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Catering Sales Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame in South Bend. Apply here.
• Crown Equipment Corporation posted a job opening for Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician in South Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Bend here.

🗞 Nearby News

Notre Dame

• Notre Dame Law School - Modern Labor Movement (acslaw.org)
• KVA is back, but who's out for Notre Dame football vs. Rice? (southbendtribune.com)
• Justice Kavanaugh joins Notre Dame panel discussion on memories, impacts of 9/11 (wvpe.org)

Mishawaka

• On 9/11 25th anniversary, Mishawaka hospital and students honor dead (southbendtribune.com)
• Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Mishawaka crash (wndu.com)
• Mayor Dave Wood Named Indiana Fire and EMS Elected Official of the Year (in.gov)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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