Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How one leader is reshaping South Bend’s airport for travelers

Be sure to catch Candlelight: Rings and Dragons on the South Bend Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday December 16th Patch AM
Tuesday December 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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:

  • How one leader is reshaping South Bend’s airport for travelers
  • How a vacant Transpo space could transform food access downtown
  • Could Zelda be South Bend’s next four-legged family member?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Rings and Dragons.

Find out what's happening in South Bendfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around South Bend? Post it to South Bend photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in South Bendfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of fog in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 31.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain, with a high of 46 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. 2025 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Patrick Mac Carthaigh, A.A.E., ACE (aviationpros.com) — Major upgrades at South Bend International Airport are being driven by operations vice president Patrick Mac Carthaigh, who has overseen a $104 million taxiway and ramp overhaul plus a new gate and remote parking. His work also includes restructuring maintenance teams, boosting revenue, and pioneering a new commercial transportation lane model that aims to improve safety and passenger flow for local travelers.
   

2. St. Vincent de Paul Society eyes South Bend's South Street Station for expanded food pantry (wndu.com) — A long-vacant space at South Bend’s South Street Station may soon become an expanded St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, directly on the city’s main bus hub. Transpo’s board is reviewing a lease that could make it easier for low-income residents to reach food assistance by bus, while also helping cover station operating costs through rent and renewed activity downtown.
   

3. Looking for some puppy love? Look no further...meet Zelda! (wsbt.com) — A 7‑month‑old brindle puppy named Zelda is waiting for adoption at the South Bend Animal Resource Center and is already spayed and vaccinated. She’s a bit shy at first but quickly turns affectionate, loves fetch, and would do best in a calmer home that can keep up with her puppy training.
   

4. From volunteer to director, La Casa's Dara Marquez Venegas makes a difference in South Bend (southbendtribune.com) — South Bend residents meet Dara Marquez Venegas, the new director of community engagement at La Casa de Amistad, who’s helping connect Latino, Hispanic and immigrant neighbors with education, legal and social services. Her journey from undocumented student to local organizer highlights growing Latino presence in South Bend and the resources now available, from immigration legal clinics to citizenship and English classes.
   

5. After 12 long months post-knee surgery, Rylie Mills finally, fully a Seahawk (thenewstribune.com) — Former Notre Dame lineman Rylie Mills, who tore his ACL during a playoff win in South Bend, has finally made his NFL debut for the Seattle Seahawks after a year of rehab. The story traces his injury in South Bend, his determined recovery, and how coaches now see him as a key late-season addition on Seattle’s defensive line.
   

📸 Around South Bend

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in South Bend

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

📣 South Bend Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What a nice surprise.
    Two enterprising teens rang my doorbell and asked if they could shovel my driveway in Hermitage Estates. I asked how much, they said whatever you… (Nextdoor Hermitage Estates)
  • I will be out plowing some driveways for FREE!
    My girlfriend and I will come plow and shovel your driveway, trying to help our community and build a good reputation. Merry Christmas 5749042025 (Nextdoor Arlington Heights)
  • American Senior Communities posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in South Bend. Apply here.
  • Hilton posted a job opening for Catering Sales Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame 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: I don't know, but April May!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from South Bend