Daily
South Bend
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County Surveyor Derek Dieter is leading a volunteer cleanup of litter along Portage Avenue near Portage Manor starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29—volunteers will receive gloves, equipment, T-shirts from DLZ Indiana, and Chick-fil-A sandwiches while Dieter offers tours of the manor trails until 6 p.m. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ LOGAN held its annual Nose-On event on Wednesday at Century Center to mark 75 years of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. About 800 people attended the luncheon and green nose sales raised funds that will help continue its services — the money will support future programs. WSBT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ South Side Soda Shop in Goshen closed until further notice after an overnight fire early Thursday morning—firefighters confined the blaze to one upstairs apartment and the restaurant remains standing for a future reopening. WSBT
- ➤ On March 26 at 7:15 p.m., a 19-year-old South Bend teen lost control near Jefferson Middle School on South Eddy Street, slid over a curb, and collided with a northbound vehicle, dying from his injuries as police said speed was a factor. South Bend Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 24-year-old former South Bend police officer Emanuel Garcia was arrested again for allegedly violating a protection order by entering the protected home, marking his second arrest in less than a month after a February charge for domestic battery, criminal confinement and resisting law enforcement — he has been on unpaid leave since his initial arrest. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Bend officials will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at the MLK Jr. Dream Center on Friday, April 4 at 11 a.m.—the event follows a 0.7-mile march from the Civil Rights Heritage Center at 10 a.m. that will feature live music and building tours, though final site improvements continue and programming is not yet open. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts ran a 40-yard dash in 4.56 seconds during his Pro Day on Thursday after he skipped testing at the NFL Scouting Combine — his performance answered questions about his speed. He said his film shows he plays differently and he will meet with NFL teams in the coming weeks as he prepares for the draft. South Bend Tribune
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Duke vs. Notre Dame Lacrosse
12 PM — Arlotta Stadium — Streaming available — Catch the exciting college lacrosse matchup between Duke and Notre Dame live from South Bend.
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Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
Bring your pets for a fun photo opportunity with Bunny — 12-4 p.m. — University Park Mall — Free entry — Capture adorable moments with your furry friends this Easter!
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South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting
6:45-7:30 a.m. | South Bend, Indiana | Free | Connect with local women in a supportive and inspiring small group setting.
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Trinity School Open House
7-8 p.m. | Trinity School at Greenlawn | Free entry | Explore Trinity School's rigorous education and community-focused values during the open house event.
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South Bend Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. — Chicory Cafe — Individual ticket required — Solve clues and tackle wacky tasks to explore hidden gems in South Bend.
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Mother & Daughter Sneaker Ball
4-6:30 p.m. — Century Center — Check event page for pricing — Get ready to groove with your mom for a night of fun and unforgettable memories.
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Toddler Sports Classes
5:15-7:15 p.m. — Indiana Invaders Sports Complex (North) — Registration required — Engage your little ones in active sports classes designed for ages 2-6 to promote development and fun.
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Mandy Patinkin Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — DeBartolo Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the acclaimed talents of Mandy Patinkin as he performs live in concert.
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Bob Dylan Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets on sale February 7th — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan as he continues to push his artistic boundaries.
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OK Go Concert with Special Guest L.A. Exes
7-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience innovative music and creativity with OK Go and the lively L.A. Exes.
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