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Morning South Bend! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How South Bend's suicide prevention walk is building support before winter
  • Why are trees suddenly disappearing next to Kids Kingdom?
  • How a little-known tool is helping protect domestic violence survivors locally

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suicide prevention in South Bend aims to decrease stigma around mental health (abc57.com) — South Bend residents just gathered at Howard Park for the "Out of the Darkness Walk," drawing about 300 people to confront suicide and mental health stigma together. Organizers stressed starting conversations early with kids and highlighted local crisis help, including Oaklawn's 24-hour services and the 988 Lifeline, as winter approaches and mental health challenges often intensify.
   

2. Neighbors show concern with city's tree removal plan near Kids Kingdom playground (wsbt.com) — Neighbors in South Bend's Potawatomi Park are pushing back as the city removes 10 trees beside the Kids Kingdom playground to make room for more parking under the River Park Plan. While officials cite diseased trees and promise to plant 33 replacements, longtime volunteers fear lost shade, hotter equipment, and future pressure to remove the beloved community-built playground.
   

3. Officers honored for work with domestic violence survivors (wndu.com) — In South Bend, YWCA North Central Indiana and community leaders are honoring officers who use the DALE screening tool to better protect domestic violence survivors. The story notes that 100 Hoosiers died from domestic abuse in 2025 and highlights how DALE's 11 questions trigger immediate referrals to the YWCA, alongside activities planned throughout October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
   

4. Marcus Freeman discusses response to adversity, Jonaz Walton's growth after UNC win (wndu.com) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, speaking in South Bend, praised his team's poise in a 37–26 win at North Carolina and highlighted freshman running back Jonaz Walton's breakout 120-yard performance. He also noted injuries to Leonard Moore and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa ahead of Stanford's visit to Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found: Tiny Kitten
    Neighbor found a tiny kitten in her yard. Is any one missing this pet? (Nextdoor Northshore Triangle)
  • Lost cat, Bella Luna ...
    Cedar St./Jacob intersection, October 4, 2026. She is chipped. 3 years old now, this is a pic of her as kitten. Please call or text 574-303-7085 (Nextdoor Northeast)
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in South Bend. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Team Member 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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