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Good morning South Bend! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why prosecutors are dropping charges in a long-running South Bend murder case
- How South Bend seniors are helping Notre Dame test caregiving robots
- How an 88-year-old South Bend veteran still dominates the pickleball court
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
- Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suspect in 20-year-old cold case dead (wsbt.com) — South Bend police say 56-year-old Lucio Lerma Sr., recently charged in his wife Delia's 2007 stabbing death, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at a home on South Bend's S. Bendix Drive. With no early signs of foul play, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office is now moving to dismiss the cold-case murder charges tied to her killing. 
• Notre Dame researchers reimagine memory care with social robots (nd.edu) — Notre Dame researchers are testing friendly social robots at the Milton Home in South Bend to help residents with dementia through personalized reminiscence conversations. The project, part of the university's Human-Centered Analytics Lab, aims to support professional caregivers while exploring how AI can strengthen human connection and improve memory care, with results also showcased at Notre Dame's Shamrock Series events.
• Army veteran Adalpe still going strong, on honor flight, court ∣ The 9 (southbendtribune.com) — Army veteran and longtime South Bend resident Paul Aldape, 88, is preparing for an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. while still staying active on the pickleball court. His life story spans humble beginnings, Army service in Germany, a move to South Bend for work, and a retirement inspired by Johnny Cash.
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- Penn Open House
Penn High School , 56100 Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, U
6:30 pm - PV Gd. 5 Parent Information/Camp Information Night
Prairie Vista Elementary School , 15400 Brick Rd, Granger, IN 46
5:30 pm - Girl Scout Visit
Bittersweet Elementary School Mishawaka, IN 46545
6:00 pm - IREAD-3 Information Night
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch Granger, IN 46530
6:15 pm - Join Scouts Night, Cafeteria
Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger, IN 46530
6:30 pm - PV Gd. 1 Parent Information Night
Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger, IN 46530
5:30 pm - Scout Night
Bittersweet Elementary School Mishawaka, IN 46545
6:30 pm - PV Gd. 2 Parent Information Night
Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger, IN 46530
5:30 pm - McKinley ECC & SNAP Back-to-School-Night
South Bend Community School Corp McKinley Elementary School, 228 N Greenlawn Ave, South Bend, IN 46617, USA
5:30 pm - PV Gd. 4 Parent Information Night
Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger, IN 46530
5:30 pm - All School Picture Day
Discovery Middle School Granger, IN 46530
8:00 am - Jim Gaffigan →
Joyce Center, 113, Notre Dame
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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My wife n I were invited to go out to eat at Toasted Turtle Tavern... MAN O MAN they have THE best sausage gravy I've ever had... Big portions n… (Nextdoor Clear Water) - Their breakfast is the best.
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🗞 Nearby News
Notre Dame
- Job Opportunities // Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative // University of Notre Dame (nd.edu)
- Dowd: 'Help share the University' (ndsmcobserver.com)
- Fr. George Rozum, longest serving Notre Dame rector, dies at 87 (ndsmcobserver.com)
Mishawaka
- Anesthesiologist-turned-entrepreneur expands Generations AdventurePlex in Mishawaka (wsbt.com)
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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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