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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Al Carothers, owner of Al's House of Style, says his barbershop gives locals more than haircuts + a welcoming space for community connection. South Bend Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to an early morning barn fire on Thursday, Feb. 12 at a local farm; they contained the blaze (preventing it from spreading to a nearby home) but several farm animals did not survive. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center launched a series for Black History Month featuring four weekly stories that include a 1964 Kreamo bakery boycott, musician Billy 'Stix' Nicks’ journey, and community leader B.G. Smith & these previews come ahead of an online encyclopedia set for a 2027 launch. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The Studebaker Museum in South Bend displays the world's largest collection of presidential carriages, custom-built for historic American figures such as President Lincoln and President Harrison. The collection is on view Monday through Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.). WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in St. Joseph County, including those in Granger (where leaves have piled up) have experienced months-long delays in pickup service. County Councilman Dan Schaetzle said leaders will meet with the contracted company today to review the issues and plan future pickups. WSBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Children's Hospital NICU staff celebrated Valentine's Day by decorating the unit and giving each baby a crocheted hat (including three sets of twins) while taking photos for parents. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ John Glenn High School football head coach Ron Brown resigned after two seasons with a 3-16 record; his resignation is set for school board review on Tuesday, Feb. 17 (he will remain an assistant principal). South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Penn senior Alayna Riggins earned NIC MVP honors by leading her team to a championship during the 2025-26 season while New Prairie coach Ashley Wojtysiak was named Coach of the Year. The awards were based on strong performances at the NIC meet. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame basketball hosts Georgia Tech at Purcell Pavilion on Saturday at 12 p.m. Both teams, with a 2-10 ACC record, will try to win to break a losing streak and improve their chances for the tournament. 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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Ryan O'Flanagan Stand-Up Comedy Show
6:30-9 p.m. — Cheers Bar and Grill — $12 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Ryan O'Flanagan and local comedians.
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Michiana Home Show
10 AM – 7 PM — Century Center — Free entry — Explore vendor booths showcasing home improvement and design.
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Spring Plant Sale & Swap
12-3 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — Members access at noon, non-members at 1 p.m. — A chance to buy and trade plants with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
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