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Notre Dame & Saint Mary Observer

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College GameDay airs from South Bend on Saturday morning

On Saturday, Nov. 7, ESPN’s College GameDay was hosted at Notre Dame on Library Lawn with Touchdown Jesus looming in the background as the No. 11 Irish hosted the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium. For 39 years, College GameDay has been the premier pregame show for...

South Bend, IN · 1d

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Dogleg Social granted tax abatement in Mishawaka

A new, high-tech golf and entertainment complex has been granted a tax abatement by the city of Mishawaka. The council granted the business a tax abatement to move the project forward.

Mishawaka, IN · 16h

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South Bend council to vote on NDA ban

The South Bend Common Council tonight will vote on a bill banning city staff from entering non-disclosure agreements. The vote comes as a developer plans a new data center power generation facility for South Bend but won’t say where. The ordinance bans employees in all three branches of government...

South Bend, IN · 22h

Times-Union Newspaper

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BYC Invites Community To Grand Opening Celebration Of 29-Foot Puzzle

Baker Youth Club (BYC) invites the community, local media, families and puzzle enthusiasts to a grand opening celebration unveiling a 60,000-piece Dowdle puzzle now permanently on display at BYC. The massive puzzle stretches approximately 29 feet wide and 8 feet tall and depicts Dowdle’s colorful “What a Wonderful World,” according...

Warsaw, IN · 17h

South Bend Tribune

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Amazon prepares to begin construction on final SJC data center campus

NEW CARLISLE — Over two years after the project’s original announcement, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center, near New Carlisle and just west of South Bend, has made significant progress in construction. Split into one northern site and two southern sites, the $13.8 billion project’s construction began rapidly moving after breaking ground in October 2024 . Half of the total 32 buildings have been or are currently being built — each of which is about 216,000 square feet . Seven of nine buildings on the site’s northern campus have been completed, according to St. Joseph County Executive Director of Economic Development Bill Schalliol, while nine buildings have also been completed on the northern half of the south campus. "They've started doing site work and pulling permits for the rest of the buildings. I think they're still working through final site design," Schalliol said via phone Oct. 20. "... Our team, our various different divisions here, [are] working with Amazon pretty closely on finishing out their construction design." The seven completed buildings on the north campus are currently operational, said AWS Vice President of Data Center Delivery Josh Weissman via email, and have begun building, training and running AWS partner

New Carlisle, IN · 1d

South Bend Tribune

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St. Joseph County caught blue wave; slightly above average turnout

In the final hours of early voting on Nov. 2, voters at the County-City Building stood in a line that stretched back to the corner of West Lafayette Boulevard in cool, breezy conditions. As the early voting polls closed, nearly 31,000 had already voted. That number accounts for just under 40% of the total votes cast in St. Joseph County. But overall, voter turnout in the county for the 2026 midterm election didn't break any records. As a matter of fact, in the five midterm elections since 2010, this year's 77,909 votes pale in comparison to the 94,199 votes cast in 2018. "I think it could be tempting when we see a sweep of county offices by Democrats in St. Joseph County to think that St. Joseph County has returned to being a blue county," said Elizabeth Bennion, political science professor at Indiana University South Bend and vice president of voter services with the League of Women Voters South Bend. "I think that would be a misreading of what happened in this election. "We have a purple county, and it will continue to be competitive. And so, it will be interesting to see what the Democrats do, but they also

St Joseph County, IN · 1d

Notre Dame Fighting Irish On SI

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Hannah Hidalgo Legend Grows With Appearance on College GameDay

Hannah Hidalgo's legendary status continues to grow after the senior guard appeared on College GameDay on Saturday.

South Bend, IN · 1d

Ball Exclusives

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Detroit Mercy Titans Visit Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Tuesday

The Detroit Mercy Titans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The post Detroit Mercy Titans Visit Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Tuesday appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Detroit, MI · 7h

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First Microsoft data center-related commercial development planned

A developer is asking St. Joseph County officials to rezone the corner of Capital Avenue and Douglas Road to build a small shopping center. It’s the first proposed development aiming to serve employees of the Microsoft data center that’s under construction nearby. The developer will ask the county’s...

St Joseph County, IN · 22h

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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1988 Miami catch vs. Notre Dame wouldn't have stood under 2026 rules

It has been said that lightning doesn't strike in the same place twice, but for Miami and Notre Dame , it did. In South Bend, Indiana, in both 1988 and in 2026, we saw remarkably similar games with remarkably similar controversies, 38 years apart. It's uncanny that two schools could basically replay one game in the same stadium 38 years after the original, only with one noticeable twist: The rules surrounding legal pass catches in football have changed. Let's walk you through this story and its context, which is layered and involves several details: 2026 Miami-Notre Dame non-touchdown Here's the video of the Miami touchdown catch which wasn't. Miami was not awarded a touchdown for this play, even though we can all see the Miami receiver had firm possession of the ball in the end zone and then stepped out of bounds: TRUE OR FALSE: THIS WAS A TOUCHDOWN CATCH BY MIAMI AGAINST NOTRE DAME…? 😳😳😳 WOW: pic.twitter.com/6fbZhC4USy — MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 8, 2026 Cleveland Gary in 1988 Miami-Notre Dame In 2026, Miami thought it scored a tying touchdown against Notre Dame with the score 31-24 in favor of the Fighting Irish . In 1988, Miami also thought it scored

South Bend, IN · 1d

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Nexus RV Hosts Largest Ever ‘Back Home’ Owners Rally

ELKHART, Inc. — Nexus RV held its annual Back Home Owners Rally at the Elkhart Campground in October, with this year featuring the highest attendance in company history with over 200 units returning to the mothership at Nexus RV. “We are so honored to have so many of our...

Elkhart, IN · 1d

WNDU

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4 veterans receive Quilts of Valor at Elkhart Rotary Club

Four veterans received Quilts of Valor in a formal presentation, including a 98-year-old Korean War veteran.

Elkhart, IN · 22h

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Wellfield Botanic Gardens’ Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights

This Holiday Light Show Features Almost 2 Million Lights Throughout the ¾ Mile Walking Path. Wellfield Botanic Gardens will light up its 36-acre grounds for the 2026 season of Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights, a walk-through display of nearly 2 million lights. The event opens Friday, November 27th and runs select nights through Saturday, January 2nd.

Elkhart, IN · 1d

Times-Union Newspaper

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Warsaw Library Board Discusses Reciprocal Covenant Agreement With Bell Memorial Public Library

Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees continued discussions about a reciprocal borrowing covenant involving the Bell Memorial Public Library during a meeting Monday. At the board's October meeting, Library Director Joe Fox brought up the possibility of establishing reciprocal borrowing covenants with Kosciusko County libraries. Through this, residents of...

Warsaw, IN · 18h

South Bend Tribune

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What concerts are happening in the South Bend area from Nov. 9 to 15?

Here’s a list of concerts throughout the Michiana area. Don’t miss out on hearing and seeing your favorite artist this week. Concerts are free unless otherwise stated. Concerts for the week of Nov. 9-15, 2026: BERRIEN SPRINGS Nov. 14: The Andrews University Wind Symphony presents “A Symphonic Voyage” at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 E. Campus Circle Drive. The concert will feature a musical journey through diverse cultures and regions, with selections inspired by the American West, Europe, East Asia and the Middle East. Tickets: $6.50-$1.50; howard.andrews.edu . Nov. 15: Sunday Music Series at Andrews University presents pianist Chi Yong Yun at 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 E. Campus Circle Drive. No tickets are required for this concert. COLOMA NOV. 14: Filkins Vineyards, 6991 Ryno Road, presents Kody Bryant from 1 to 4 p.m. Seating is first come first serve; filkinsvineyards.com/upcoming-events/ . ELKHART Nov. 12: The Ruthmere Arts and History Campus will continue its 2026 Fall Concert Series with the Shea-Kim Duo in the Game Room of Ruthmere Mansion, 302 E. Beardsley Ave. at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This award-winning husband and wife duo, Brendan Shea and Yerin Kim,

South Bend, IN · 1d

Ball Exclusives

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Fighting Irish Beat Panthers 94-70 as Duncomb Scores 20

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 94-70 at Purcell Pavilion. The post Fighting Irish Beat Panthers 94-70 as Duncomb Scores 20 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

South Bend, IN · 18h

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Whitko Advanced Art Students Explore Art, History, Architecture At University Of Notre Dame

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School’s advanced art students recently enjoyed a trip to the University of Notre Dame, where they explored the rich history of art, experienced iconic campus architecture, and deepened their appreciation for artistic expression across different time periods. During their visit to the Raclin...

Notre Dame, IN · 1d

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Notre Dame women’s basketball stays at No. 13 in latest AP Top 25

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame women’s basketball remains at No. 13 after the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll was released Monday afternoon. The Irish are 2-0 after opening the season with a 99-75 win over Villanova in Rome and a 123-40 win over Stonehill in their home opener.

South Bend, IN · 1d

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Carr Named Manning Star Of The Week

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Junior quarterback CJ Carr has been named a Manning Star of the Week for Week 10 following his performance in Notre Dame’s 31-24 victory over No. 1 Miami Saturday night. Carr turned in a career-defining performance, leading the Irish offense with poise and precision...

South Bend, IN · 1d

Field Level Media

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Syracuse-Indiana matchup recalls glory days as programs seek return

Forty seasons ago, Keith Smart rose up from the baseline and sank a 16-foot jumper with four seconds left to lift Indiana to a one-point win over Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament championship game. It was a magical era when both schools lived near the top of the national rankings. But all these years later, the Hoosiers and Orange are simply searching for a path back into the NCAA Tournament. Syracuse hasn't participated in March Madness since 2021, and Indiana hasn't been there since 2023. Considering that Syracuse (2-0) and Indiana (2-0) are off to fine starts this season -- albeit against outmanned regional opponents -- the winner of Monday night's non-conference clash in Indianapolis will take a valuable step toward earning a coveted NCAA berth. New Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara, who teamed with Carmelo Anthony to help longtime coach Jim Boeheim get his only NCAA championship in 2003, retained just two players from last season's squad that finished 15-17: Sadiq White Jr. and Kiyan Anthony, Carmelo's son. Anthony, who is averaging 15.5 points per game this season, and White (11 ppg, 10 rebounds per game) join Siena transfer Gavin Doty (16 ppg) and Slovenian freshman Mark Morano (12.5 ppg,

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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