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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Plymouth woman was injured when severe storms destroyed her trailer on Sunday—neighbors reported she was trapped under debris for about 45 minutes before being taken to a hospital and her condition remains unknown. WSBT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, St. Joseph County Police arrested 82-year-old James Belkiewitz—charged with Felony Failure to Remit Taxes—in connection with a 2022 massage parlor investigation linked to alleged human trafficking and tax fraud. ABC 57
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 250 students from Washington, Adams and Riley High Schools performed at the 2nd annual South Bend High School Music Fest at Morris Performing Arts Center Monday night. Organizers said the event gave the students a chance to show off their skills and discuss future music studies with local colleges. WSBT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A strong storm swept South Bend on Sunday afternoon and left many without power as trees and power lines fell. Indiana Michigan Power reported 60,000 outages on Sunday night while NIPSCO’s numbers dropped to 15,700 by Monday morning—storm damage surveys began on March 31 to check for any tornado effects. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Police bought a $40,000 camera from LiveView on Sept. 26, 2024 — the 22-foot unit zooms in on license plates and body movement in parking lots and neighborhoods — to help lower crimes. The department said larcenies and car thefts dropped from Feb. 2024 to Feb. 2025 and will check the unit’s performance before deciding whether to renew the contract later this year. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ St. Joseph County officials said damage reporting is active for storm damage and residents can submit reports via IN211.org or by phone—service is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ABC 57
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Health System hospitals in South Bend ended visitor restrictions and made mask wearing optional on March 31 as respiratory illnesses decreased, a hospital spokesperson said. The system will continue to supply masks + encourage visitors to wear them when requested by patients or staff. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ St. Joseph County has seen 356 Lyme disease cases since 2017 — with 47% of collected ticks testing positive — and its health department urges residents to complete an online survey as tick season begins so they can protect themselves and their pets. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jared Dawson, a sixth-year defensive tackle from Louisville, played in an all-green game against Notre Dame last September and now practices with his new teammates. He said he will use his strength to help push the team back to a championship stage this season—staying focused on his goal of reaching a national title. South Bend Tribune
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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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Randy Travis Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets starting at $50 — Experience the timeless country sounds of Randy Travis live in concert.
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Poker Run
During this fundraiser, participants collect a card at five different locations in downtown South Bend to try to get the best hand. You can buy $10, $25, or $50 hands with proceeds benefiting local refugees.
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2025 Autocross (Solo) Event #1
Full day — Tire Rack Technology Center — $37.50 for SCCA members, $50 for non-members — Experience exciting autocross challenges with courses designed for all skill levels.
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