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Thursday, January 15th, 2026

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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • State Senators are testifying at the statehouse today on Senate Bill 248, which would change the South Bend School Corporation board from elected to appointed by the Secretary of Education. The bill comes after concerns over falling enrollment + academic performance from educators and community leaders.  WSBT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 1/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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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.

    Sun, 2/1/26

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  • FUJI BJJ South Bend Winter Championship

    9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. — Century Center — Tournament entry fees apply — Experience top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition at the South Bend Winter Championship.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.

~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

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