Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
Good morning, South Bend.
Former Notre Dame basketball star Devereaux Peters broke ground at The Monreaux today — with Mayor James Mueller saying the project will help meet local housing needs.
On Friday, March 13, high winds left over 27,000 I&M customers without power in Michiana, including 10,683 in South Bend, as crews assessed damage and cleared hazards, delaying repairs until winds subsided.
St. Joseph County Emergency Management is adding eight new tornado sirens during severe weather preparedness week to improve alerts in growing areas (including New Carlisle), with five set to be operational by month's end using $1.5 million in ARP funds (from the pandemic).
INDOT will hold a public hearing on a proposal to convert the intersection at State Road 23 and Adams Road into a roundabout on Tuesday, Mar.
24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Granger Missionary Church; officials say the plan may ease traffic flow, though some local residents worry + about congestion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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