Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Margaret's House in South Bend, Indiana, organizes a Winter Walk event to highlight the transportation challenges faced by local women, featuring post-walk entertainment and volunteer opportunities. ABC 57
- ➤ The Michiana area is hosting several events this weekend including a Black History Skate Night, a movie-inspired cabaret, and a community event aimed at promoting healing and awareness about violence. ABC 57
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana introduced the 'Wellness Wagon' to support families in the Special Care Obstetrics Unit at Memorial Hospital of South Bend with snacks and personal items. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Derrick Pratcher has been sentenced to 65 years for the murder of Robert Pulliam in a South Bend parking garage after pleading guilty but mentally ill. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Notre Dame was ranked as the best large employer in America for 2025 by Forbes, outperforming 700 other employers after surveying over 217,000 employees. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The South Bend Community School Corp. board recessed an emergency meeting intended to discuss putting Superintendent Todd Cummings on administrative leave due to a decision not to cancel school on icy roads, without taking any action. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football is set to hire Detroit Lions director of scouting advancement Mike Martin as its new general manager, filling the vacancy left by Chad Bowden. South Bend Tribune
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Open House at 601 Myrtle Street
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Singles Event at The Hammer & Quill for Ages 30's & 40's
A speed dating and networking event designed for single professionals in their 30s and 40s, featuring activities and opportunities for connection.
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Elkhart Home & Outdoor Expo 2025
This free event at the RV Hall of Fame features vendors showcasing home improvement, landscaping, and offers activities such as wine tasting and the chance to win prizes.
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22nd Annual Mother Son Dance
The 22nd Annual Mother Son Dance offers a fun evening for sons and their mothers or mother figures, featuring a live DJ, giveaways, treats, and photo opportunities.
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The Addams Family Musical
The Addams Family is a comical musical about Wednesday Addams, who brings home her 'normal' boyfriend, creating family chaos during a dinner with secrets.
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