Good morning, South Bend.

Families can ride diesel Easter trains and join egg hunts on March 21, March 28 and April 4 at North Judson's Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum; tickets cost $20 for adults and $14 for children, with rides lasting 45 minutes.

The Youth Service Bureau hosted its first Lucky Literacy Day on St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday, March 17 in South Bend.

The event featured book giveaways + signings, kids' activities, and a talk on the benefits of reading by former Notre Dame Leprechaun Mike Brown.

School administrators are reviewing Indiana’s new accountability model that will award A—F letter grades by the end of 2026.

The system values student growth and skill development along with test scores, and educators expect it will offer a fuller picture of school performance.

Currant Road between Cleveland + Woods Trail is closed today in Granger for paving near the railroad crossing, and crews expect to reopen the road on March 30.

Carson Towt, the former Notre Dame power forward, signed as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, Mar.

17. He will try to join the 53-man roster as a backup tight end.

Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz died on March 4 at age 89 in South Bend, and former player Shawn Wooden said (he credited his mentor with life lessons beyond the game) as he honored Holtz’s enduring legacy at local services.

Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey leads the No. 6 seed Irish as they face No. 11 seed Fairfield at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21 in Columbus.

Ivey (with a 30-year connection to Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff) calls the matchup personal ahead of the NCAA Tournament game.

The Indiana All-Star girls basketball team will hold a junior-senior exhibition at Mt. Vernon on June 3 before facing Kentucky on June 5 at an undetermined site and on June 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse; the 13-player roster features 12 Division I commits + four nationally ranked prospects.

Notre Dame basketball faces big changes as the transfer portal will open April 7 — April 21 after a record number of players switched schools last season.

Coach Shrewsberry said many may transfer, a move that could reshape the team next season.

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.

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.

Fence Games 2026

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Custom Machine Motioneering Inc. — Ticket costs vary — Experience a two-day national fence competition showcasing craftsmanship and innovation in real-world conditions.