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Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Bend hosts a busy week with events from a historic river story documentary at the St. Joseph County Public Library today to concerts, film screenings, theater performances, and community workshops across the region until April 19. Local listings have ticket details and times. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Edison Road between Tulip and Sage Roads will be closed today for gas line repairs in St. Joseph County — drivers should use alternate routes until work wraps up Friday. WSBT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yard waste season is in full swing as workers at Organic Resources (4340 Trade Drive) sort leaves, grass clippings, and twigs into mulch and compost, while residents are reminded to avoid trash and plastic in their bins to keep processing on track. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Bend begins Colfax Avenue projects this week with the Colfax and Niles intersection closing today for utility work—drivers must take the detour along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Eddy Street via LaSalle Avenue; later, parts will close this month and into September for streetscape and repaving work. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn baseball swept Carmel in a doubleheader today in South Bend with standout contributions from senior Bennett Hartford and sophomore Mason Biernacki — both players highlighted the team’s strong performance. South Bend Tribune
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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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MATILDA, The Musical
April 24-26 Saint Mary’s College presents a fantastic production of Matilda! Both kids and adults will love this full-blown production with a great cast, professional orchestra, and amazing sets and costumes. Don’t miss it! TIckets at saintmarys.edu/events or at the door.
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Spring Latin Dance Celebration
6-10 p.m. — Stockroom East — Free entry — Celebrate spring with vibrant Latin rhythms and dance the night away.
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Monday’s Were Made Mahj!
6-8 p.m. — Manny's Sports Bar — Ticket required — Enjoy a fun night of Mahjong with guidance and good company at a local hotspot.
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BACA's South Bend Learning Center Ice Cream Social
12-3 p.m. — Behavior Analysis Center for Autism BACA — Free entry — Enjoy ice cream and discover sensory-friendly resources for children with autism.
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Pure Breeds Of Comedy VOL. 3 (Mother's Day Edition)
8-11 p.m. — Century Center — 25% of profits support a charitable cause — Enjoy a laugh-filled Mother's Day special with top comedians.
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