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South Bend
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ From March 9 to 15, local venues host a diverse lineup of family events, including a LEGO & DUPLO display at Silver Beach Carousel, a film discussion at the library, live music in Goshen, and a garden class at the Community Learning Center. Check event details for times and admission. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Community members have a week full of food events, including soup nights at various YMCA branches and fish frys at local venues + a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and Easter bake sale scheduled through March 28 in South Bend and nearby cities. South Bend Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Apothica Teas owner Laura Hollister explained why she opened the business in 2019 when she set a vision to connect tea lovers with community — a goal that has made the shop a local gathering spot. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Megan Barthel of Mishawaka High School was named The Tribune Student of the Week for March 2 based on reader votes—nominees included students from both Mishawaka and Adams High, and new nominations will be revealed Monday. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Mishawaka must use a detour as the intersection of Vistula Road—Oakley Avenue closes today from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. while crews inspect the sewer for the Oakley Avenue Reconstruction Project; detours follow Lincolnway East and Ballard Avenue. WSBT
- ➤ Starting today, eastbound traffic on East 12th Street from Merrifield Avenue to Campbell Street in Mishawaka will be closed for reconstruction while westbound lanes remain open for access to local businesses. Crews have set up barricades and a detour route (no closure duration provided). WSBT
- ➤ Today, Lafayette Boulevard is closed between Monroe and South Streets for sewer and water connection work at Stadium Flats. A detour along Main Street is in place and work will finish April 2 weather permitting. WSBT
- ➤ Starting today, East 3rd Street is closed from Union Street to Pine Street for utility and road improvements, so drivers must use the Pine and 3rd intersection. The project is expected to finish mid-July and a follow-up phase will close the road from Pine to Cedar Street. WSBT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Oreo is a gentle 5-year-old shelter dog available for adoption in South Bend who arrived as a stray and loves belly rubs. He would thrive in a home with older children (ensuring a calm and affectionate match). WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Bend Tribune unveiled 13 nominees for Athlete of the Week from area schools for March 2–7. The list spotlights local student talent across various sports. 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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