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South Bend
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ South Bend International Airport finished its ticketless entry upgrade Friday. Travelers parked, scanned a QR code for registration + had payment processed upon exit. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Tribune has announced a commemorative hardcover book, 'Echoes of Holtz: Faith, Football and a Life Well Coached,' available now for $35.95 + shipping, along with an eight-page section highlighting Lou Holtz’s legendary Notre Dame career, offering fans a chance to celebrate his storied impact. South Bend Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Indiana increased to 2,525 from 2,469 last week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor — a modest rise for the period ending Feb. 28. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daylight saving time will begin tomorrow when clocks move forward at 2 a.m. and local bars and restaurants will extend alcohol service until 4 a.m. (to accommodate the change). South Bend Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hello Gorgeous! of HOPE celebrated 20 years on Friday, Mar. 6 by honoring women battling cancer with surprise makeovers, professional education and acts of kindness (including a co-founder’s birthday tribute), highlighting its ongoing support for those in need. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame must beat Boston College today to secure an ACC tournament berth if Syracuse wins against Pittsburgh — the Irish, fresh off a loss to Stanford, are striving to keep their season alive. ABC 57
- ➤ Riley and Saint Joseph will play for the IHSAA Class 4A boys basketball sectional title Saturday night in South Bend. Key role players are expected to boost each team as they vie for the sectional crown. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball faces Duke in the ACC semifinal today (noon ET) at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia. Fans can watch the game on ESPN2 while the winner moves on to the championship contest tomorrow. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua warned at the White House forum on Friday, Mar. 6 that college sports are a runaway train if transparency and regulations are not increased; he said oversight is needed to protect academics and athletes+ his remarks followed a tribute to former coach Lou Holtz. South Bend Tribune
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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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Polish Easter Food Blessing
12-6 p.m. — St. Joseph Young Men's Society — Free entry — Celebrate culture with traditional Polish food and community activities.
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Easter Elegance: Brunch with the Bunny
2-4:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — Reservations required — Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch featuring prime rib, action stations, and Bunny photos.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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