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Adeline Wigfall-Jones, 96-year-old owner of Wigfall Barbershop, works daily at the Washington street shop that has served the community for over 50 years — a living link to local history.

Notre Dame students from Siegfried Hall will take part in the 20th Day of Man fundraising event early February to support the South Bend Center for the Homeless.

They hope to beat last year’s $35,000 raised by walking campus in shorts on a 20-degree day while spreading awareness.

Two Northern Indiana businesses won top prizes in the annual 'Coolest Things Made in Indiana' contest on Wednesday, Feb.

4. Elkhart Brass Manufacturing claimed first with its XD Glow in the Dark Smooth Bore Nozzle + Stone Horses in Shipshewana took second with their artisan model horse art.

Akesma McGlown built Mixxture Company from humble beginnings selling from her car trunk over 20 years ago—and now she operates her own shop in downtown South Bend.

This week's Black History Month feature tells of Billy 'Stix' Nicks, whose musical journey and lasting impact have shaped South Bend's sound + inspired future musicians.

The Tribune hosted a virtual conversation about Senate Bill 248, where local leaders and the public discussed moving forward after the bill was pulled.

The event offered community members a chance to share concerns and ideas.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission began investigating NIPSCO after new gas meters caused billing errors for local customers.

NIPSCO started refunding customers and must supply documents following a meeting in Indianapolis on Wednesday.

South Bend residents hosting a Super Bowl LX wing night can follow a guide that lists essential supplies like discounted air fryers, grills, and sauce bundles; the game featuring the Patriots and Seahawks kicks off Sunday, Feb.

8 at 6:30 p.m. ET with Bad Bunny headlining halftime.

Junior Da'Kori Parker broke the school record by hitting 11 3-pointers in a game at South Bend Riley & setting a new milestone for his team.

Notre Dame football's incoming 2026 signing class includes 28 players who signed early on Dec.

3 and enrolled for spring classes, with two additional players signing on Feb. 4. The roster reflects a strong recruiting effort for the program.

LaPorte girls basketball earned its first sectional win since 2022 — beating Washington 50-19 on Wednesday — and will face No. 12 Penn in Friday’s semifinal at 8 p.m. Meanwhile, Penn cruised past the Wolves 57-18.

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.

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.

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.

South Bend Polar Plunge

10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Register for participation — Dive into the frosty fun while supporting Special Olympics Indiana athletes.

David Lester Learn: Entanglements and Urban Archaeology Exhibition

5-8 p.m. — South Bend Museum of Art — Free entry — Explore the dialogue between David Lester Learn's Urban Archaeology sculptures and recent Entanglements paintings in this unique exhibition.