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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leader Gladys Muhammad has shared details for annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations later this month in South Bend, giving residents opportunities to honor his legacy. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of South Bend began offering free Christmas tree recycling yesterday and will continue the program through January, with trees picked up on trash day and only the first tree free while additional trees cost $10 once ornaments and lights are removed. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ American Red Cross officials warn that a critical blood shortage is developing after a busy holiday season led to fewer donations. South Bend donors are urged to help by taking part in upcoming drive events (local centers will share the schedule). WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University’s winning football team, compared to the legendary Milan High School squad that inspired the movie Hoosiers, is set to face Oregon in the Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 9—sparking strong local pride. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball is unranked in the AP Top 25 after losses to Georgia Tech and Duke, leaving them 10-4 and set to face Boston College on Thursday, Jan. 8 — a first unranked status since Week 3 of the 2021-22 season. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame football starter Josh Burnham is transferring to Indiana for his final season and becomes the second starter to join the Hoosiers after center Pat Coogan — in a busy transfer window that also sees Kenny Minchey heading to Nebraska. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Plymouth High School will hire Ron Shaffer as its new head football coach pending board approval today—Shaffer led Rochester for five seasons and will replace former coach Adam Handley. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Retired sportscaster Gary Danielson said Oregon will be more focused for the Peach Bowl rematch with undefeated Indiana on Friday after the Ducks were distracted by the celebration following their double-overtime win over Penn State. South Bend Tribune
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Plant Sale & Swap at Potawatomi Conservatories
12:00-2:00 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — $5 Adults | $3 Kids | Free for Members — Explore a variety of plants and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
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Adult & Youth Social Bowling Night
5-7 p.m. — Strikes & Spares Entertainment Center — $25 — Enjoy friendly competition and perfect your bowling skills with friends at this community event.
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Happy Hour at Hammer & Quill
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Hammer & Quill — $ — Unwind with light hor d’oeuvres, two drink tickets, and live music from the South Bend Symphony String Quintet.
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Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 with Anthony McGill
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an emotionally powerful evening featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 and acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill.
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South Bend Record Show
2 p.m. — River Commons Homeowners Association — Cost varies — Explore a vast collection of records in a peaceful neighborhood setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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