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South Bend
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana will host ShamROCK THE HOUSE—a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser at Foley’s at Notre Dame on Friday, March 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. that will feature live entertainment, an open bar and appetizers and offer raffle tickets for a chance to kick a field goal at the stadium. WNDU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ LaSalle Grill on W. Colfax Avenue closed today after nearly 35 years in service; founder Mark McDonnell handed management to his daughter Marnocha in 2021, and its closure comes a month after Tippecanoe Place shut its doors. WNDU
- ➤ The Amish Pretzel Company is growing by offering fresh-baked pretzels that you can heat at home. Its products are available at local restaurants, breweries — and Martin’s Super Markets as the business expands. WNDU
- ➤ A local wine bar in South Bend has released Hoosier Nouveau as a tribute to the Hoosiers' championship, using a quick carbonic maceration method on locally grown grapes. The wine is available at Ironhand Wine Bar for fans to enjoy. WNDU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 68-voice Concordia Choir performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Fourth St. in Mishawaka. The diverse set list spans from baroque to modern choral works (tickets are $40 with free entry for students). South Bend Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Michigan Power will file later this year to lower base electric rates based on increased revenue from large customers including data centers. A summer filing will detail added protections against future rate increases and investments for improved reliability. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Holy Cross College announced a sustainable living plan for seniors that will add new independent living units with 14 townhomes and 31 apartments located near streets to build community connections. The project meets the growing demand for quality housing. WSBT
- ➤ Local schools are preparing students for the upcoming IREAD literacy assessment as educators use last year’s second grade data to support third graders, with testing starting Monday, March 2 and a summer window running from May 11 to June 26. WSBT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local family vacationing in Puerto Vallarta experienced chaos over the weekend when a cartel leader was killed — some members flew home Tuesday while others depart today. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, during a game against No. 1 Duke, Notre Dame basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry slipped and injured his left Achilles — he returned to the bench with a walking boot and assistance from a teammate. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball is building momentum with three straight wins and strong NCAA Tournament projections from ESPN, CBS and NCAA. The Irish will host Syracuse tomorrow at 7 p.m. in a key game before the ACC Tournament. South Bend Tribune
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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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We Are Phoenix - Music of Rebirth and Renewal
The South Bend Chamber Singers will present the Indiana premiere of a new oratorio for choir and strings with video projections by American composer Tim Takach. We Are Phoenix illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. With the Notre Dame Children's Choir.
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Neighborhood Evolution: Explore South Bend's Small Developer Ecosystem
5-10 p.m. — Aloft South Bend — Event cost varies — Discover how local developers are revitalizing South Bend through transformative projects and innovative community strategies.
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