Friday, February 28th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce honored six individuals and businesses for their achievements and community contributions at the annual Salute to Business luncheon. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ South Bend introduced the first draft of its Downtown 2045 Plan, aiming to shape the city's future with community-led initiatives, showcased during an open house at the St. Joseph Public Library. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon Web Services (AWS) distributed grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to 31 local organizations in South Bend, Indiana, from the Amazon St. Joseph County Community Fund, aiming to build positive community relationships as they construct an $11 billion data center. ABC 57
- ➤ Amazon Web Services held a job fair in New Carlisle, Indiana, seeing significant interest as it aims to fill 1,000 new positions for its expanding data centers. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame's Purcell Pavilion is set to host a 2025 WNBA preseason game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Dallas Wings on May 2, featuring former Notre Dame players. ABC 57
- ➤ Notre Dame football's Chris Ash and Ja'Juan Seider highlighted the importance of previous coaching connections, including Gerad Parker and Joe Rudolph, in their decisions to join the coaching staff. South Bend Tribune
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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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Oliver Mansion Specialty Tour: Gaslights and Granite Boulders
Explore the historic Oliver Mansion on a guided tour that examines its technological evolution and architectural features.
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MARA Quarterly Community Meeting
Join us as we discuss progress made since last year and explore opportunities for continued collaboration! As always, feel free to share this invitation with your network or any community members who should be part of the conversation.
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Actors From The London Stage Perform Shakespeare's Hamlet
This stage adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet explores themes of madness, revenge, and the supernatural in a compelling interpretation of the classic play.
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Duke vs. Notre Dame Lacrosse
12 PM — Arlotta Stadium — Streaming available — Catch the exciting college lacrosse matchup between Duke and Notre Dame live from South Bend.
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Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
Bring your pets for a fun photo opportunity with Bunny — 12-4 p.m. — University Park Mall — Free entry — Capture adorable moments with your furry friends this Easter!
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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