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Greetings South Bend! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why four Democratic candidates vanished from St. Joseph County's 2026 ballot.
  • Why Michiana's severe storms are smashing records this year.
  • How South Bend's NICU keeps moms and babies together 24/7

Also on today's calendar: Michiana Prays and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 51.
  • Friday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Joseph County Democrats file lawsuit against election board (southbendtribune.com) — In South Bend, the St. Joseph County Democratic Party has sued the county Election Board and Clerk after four Democratic candidates were left off the certified 2026 ballot. Democrats argue the Republican-majority board exceeded its authority and violated Indiana's Open Door Law when it kept refiled candidates for county and small-town offices off the ballot, a dispute now headed to court.
   

• Causes and effects of extremely active severe weather year (abc57.com) — South Bend and the broader Michiana area have already shattered records for severe weather reports this year, with more than 820 local storm reports in just nine months. A National Weather Service meteorologist explains how persistent humidity, storm tracks around a "Ring of Fire," and possibly El Niño have fueled repeated intense storms, and urges residents to use multiple alert methods to stay safe.
   

• Eye on Health: Couplet Care keeps families and babies closer during NICU stay (wsbt.com) — Families delivering at Memorial Hospital of South Bend now benefit from Couplet Care, which lets medically stable moms and NICU babies stay together in single-family rooms. Beacon's coordinated team across Memorial and Elkhart General says this setup shortens hospital stays, improves bonding, and keeps parents involved around the clock in their newborns' specialized care.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • How I fell in love with Notre Dame in a week (ndsmcobserver.com)
  • Did Notre Dame's rank move in US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 1 win? (usatoday.com)
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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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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