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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Campbell Ford is showcasing a limited edition 2025 Mustang GTD this week for car fans with a supercharged V8 that produces over 815 horsepower. The dealership is also partnering with Threads of Hope (aiming for 1,200 pairs of boots and sneakers) to support locals after winter. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DoorDash offers same-day delivery for last-minute Super Bowl snacks and party essentials starting today. South Bend residents can order restaurant food, groceries, alcohol, and more with DashPass (available at $10 per month) to get ready for tomorrow's game. South Bend Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown South Bend hosted its First Fridays celebration yesterday with a Fire and Ice theme featuring ice carvings, fire dancing and a fireworks show. Local hotspots offered cozy warmth (The Chicory, The Cellar, Fiddler's Hearth and South Bend Chocolate Cafe). WSBT
- ➤ St. Joseph County Public Library is honoring the Divine Nine with an exhibit that displays artifacts, photos, memorabilia, and apparel during Black History Month at its SmartBox Room at 304 S. Main St. An opening reception is set for Feb. 11 (5:30 to 7 p.m.), welcoming community members. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The Raclin Murphy Encore Center opened today as phase two of the Morris 100 project ended, adding 20,000 sqft for community events, performances, and exhibits downtown. Mayor James Mueller said the new center builds on the theater’s legacy — phase three will add a parking garage. WSBT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Goshen Dura Shiloh plant will close on March 31, laying off 172 workers as the company cites a lack of business & a Chicago-based law firm is investigating whether the 57-day notice meets the WARN Act requirement. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michelle Samuel of LaVille Jr/Sr High School was honored as Tribune Student of the Week on Feb. 2 — she was recognized by readers for her leadership and helpful attitude. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ A bill is proposed to ban cell phones from bell to bell in schools, expanding a 2024 law to cut distractions and boost face-to-face conversation (Teshka noted phones distract both students and adults). If passed for the 26-27 school year, schools will set rules for device storage during lessons. WSBT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Beans, a two-year-old playful bulldog mix weighing 42 pounds, is ready for adoption at Pet Refuge (4626 Burnett Drive in South Bend); she is best suited for a family with older children who can match her high energy. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Local Chef Brittany Hawkey offers easy snack ideas for hosts planning a Super Bowl watch party on Sunday—her suggestions include smoked wings, jalapeno peppers, smashburgers and seafood boil boats. WSBT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County home prices in November showed a median of $214,207—a small drop from October yet 14% higher than last November. Single-family home prices fell by 1.9% while condominium and townhome prices rose by 32% from October. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football assigned 42 new jersey numbers Friday, Feb. 6 for 30 freshmen and eight transfers, including defensive lineman Tionne Gray (336 lb), while also adjusting numbers for returning players. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ South Bend Washington senior Jalil Neeley broke the school shot put record, earned All-NIC third-team honors and advanced to the IHSAA boys wrestling regionals over the past year. Today, he will face Rochester senior Mason Hisey at the Penn-hosted event. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Rhett—an 8-month-old basset hound from Mishawaka—is leading the Animal Planet Pupularity Playoffs with 56% of votes as official results will be announced today. He will compete on Team Fluff in the Puppy Bowl XXII on Sunday, Feb. 8. South Bend Tribune
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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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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.
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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.
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