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Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Muralist Brooke Schuman is painting a colorful mural on the wall of 32 Pearls Family Dentistry in Granger that turns a car crash memory into a symbol of community resilience. The artwork is expected to be completed next week. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four South Bend area students were named Orr Fellows on Jan. 22; they will work with local Indiana companies for early career development and join a network that includes over 90 Fellows. They will start their two-year programs upon graduation (with placements in Evansville, Fishers, and Carmel). South Bend Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, South Bend faces an Arctic cold front with lake effect snow and below-freezing temperatures expected through Sunday night, with winds gusting up to 25 mph and highs near 7. Warming centers, including the Charles Black Community Center (3419 W. Washington St.), are available for residents. South Bend Tribune
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Rising winter gas use has led to higher delivery charges on NIPSCO bills as cold weather drives up gas consumption, and customers are urged to review the billing breakdown that explains both gas supply and delivery costs. The utility offers a free Budget Plan program to ease seasonal bill increases. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Carlisle resident Dan Caruso expressed concern that a proposed transmission line might prompt further development near town – his remark reflects local apprehension over potential changes. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Former South Bend mayor and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will speak at a leadership event at Notre Dame today at 1:30 p.m. in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Building (free admission requires a Notre Dame ID and ticket). WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau advises people setting fitness goals to research gyms’ reviews, fees, and trial options before signing a contract. They recommend visiting gyms and reading contracts carefully to avoid unexpected costs. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame basketball will host Boston College Saturday at 6 p.m. at Purcell Pavilion (ACCN will carry the game) as the Irish look to reverse recent ACC losses in the first of two meetings. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ South Bend Riley High School will honor nine inductees today in its revived Athletics Hall of Fame before the boys basketball game against Mishawaka Marian, marking the first ceremony in two decades. A reception will take place earlier + celebrate former players, coaches and a longtime administrator who helped shape the Wildcats' legacy. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Hannah Hidalgo broke records for Notre Dame on Thursday, Jan. 22 at a game against Miami — she became the fastest ACC player to reach 2,000 career points and passed Skylar Diggins as the Irish's all-time steals leader. South Bend Tribune
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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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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.
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Next to Normal by Phoenix Performing Arts
3:00-5:30 p.m. — Goshen Theater — Tickets available online now — A powerful rock musical that explores the complexities of mental illness in a suburban family through heartfelt music and storytelling.
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Cinderella Tea Party
7:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Experience the enchanting Cinderella ballet reimagined for families with both classic and contemporary dances.
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