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South Bend
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Notre Dame Law School Eviction Clinic is investigating unsanitary and unsafe conditions at the historic Hoffman Hotel Apartments after tenants filed 311 complaints, and city inspectors have scheduled follow-up inspections as management remains unresponsive. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's will release its new limited-edition lavender large canvas tote bag on Monday, March 23 at Indiana stores - the bag is priced at $3.99 and features lavender trim with a pink logo. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Karissa Richhart of LaVille Jr/Sr High School was named the Tribune Student of the Week for March 16 after readers voted for her. Nominees included students from Mishawaka High and NorthWood High (check back on Monday for next week’s nominations). South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Police honored officers at an awards ceremony on Friday, March 20 at Four Winds Casino, naming Sergeant Tim Taylor 2025 Officer of the Year for his work with the elderly and mentoring new officers. WSBT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Charlotte, a 3½ year old social and playful dog at the Humane Society of St. Joseph County in Mishawaka, is available for free adoption thanks to a fully sponsored fee. She has been at the shelter since last June after being found near Battell Park and enjoys energetic outdoor play. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football tight end Ty Washington tried fencing at Purcell Pavilion during the NCAA Fencing Championships yesterday — gathering teammates to watch the event — and said he enjoyed the sport and might add it as a new hobby. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball faces Fairfield today at 2 p.m. ET at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus (Ohio State’s campus location) with the game on ESPN (available via most TV providers). The winner will advance to Monday’s matchup against the Buckeyes or Howard. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ At Notre Dame spring practice Friday, the team tested a new offensive line look by moving 6-foot-7 tackle Will Black to left tackle and shifting junior Anthonie Knapp to left guard after captain Billy Schrauth left for the NFL draft; coach Joe Rudolph is reviewing the changes. South Bend Tribune
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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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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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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.
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Mother & Daughter Sneaker Ball: Princess Edition
3-6 p.m. — Century Center — Cost not specified — Dance and showcase your coolest sneakers at this fun, stylish celebration of the mother-daughter bond.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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