Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle fire at KinderCare in South Bend was quickly extinguished, with all children and staff safe and the day continuing as planned. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police seized heroin, fentanyl, and over a thousand pills in a South Bend home as part of a long-term drug investigation, with no arrests made yet. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Macri's Bakery in South Bend celebrates Fat Tuesday, their busiest day of the year, offering 12 flavors of paczki following recent renovations and the introduction of order kiosks. WSBT
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning artist Zach Bryan will perform at Notre Dame Stadium on September 6, with tickets available online starting Friday. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Penn-Harrison-Madison School District is actively recovering from a ransomware attack, utilizing cybersecurity experts to restore services without compromising student social security numbers. ABC 57
- ➤ The South Bend School Board decided against merging Kennedy Academy with LaSalle Academy, allowing for further discussion on Kennedy's future and potential improvements. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo was named ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, leading her team to outstanding season achievements. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Beaux Collins' leadership and mentorship at Notre Dame football positively influenced his team, making a significant impact beyond his on-field performance. South Bend Tribune
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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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South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting
6:45-7:30 a.m. | South Bend, Indiana | Free | Connect with local women in a supportive and inspiring small group setting.
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Trinity School Open House
7-8 p.m. | Trinity School at Greenlawn | Free entry | Explore Trinity School's rigorous education and community-focused values during the open house event.
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South Bend Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. — Chicory Cafe — Individual ticket required — Solve clues and tackle wacky tasks to explore hidden gems in South Bend.
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