Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The University of Notre Dame and DIRECTV partnered in the Goals for Good campaign, donating $10 for every lacrosse goal to Ronald McDonald House Charities to help families with children receiving medical care. The campaign supports both men’s and women’s teams as it raises funds to provide a place for families to stay away from the hospital. ABC 57
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A burst water line flooded and closed Western Avenue (between Wellington Street and Illinois Street) today as South Bend Police alerted residents at 2:48 a.m. that basements may flood while crews work to shut off the line and begin repairs. ABC 57
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Toyota Tacoma at the intersection of Mishawaka and Longfellow Avenues Sunday afternoon — she remains in critical condition while the driver, Gregory Michael Durling, is held in custody pending charges. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County Assessor Michael Castellon held a town hall meeting last Sunday with neighbors in Stone Oaks Estates near New Carlisle to explain why rising property values have led to higher taxes. He said a housing shortage, calculation errors and incoming development contributed to the increases and announced changes including a new land study for next year, an online appeal process starting May 1 — appeals due by June 16 — and a three-year 2 percent tax credit for homeowners 55 and older. ABC 57
- ➤ The northbound lanes on the Main Street bridge over the Toll Road in Mishawaka are closed due to a major construction project near Walmart and Super Target that began April 14th. Detour routes will be posted on Grape Road by University Drive or Douglas Road and crews expect to finish phase I in July with the full project wrapping up mid to late October. WSBT
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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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Manuscripts in May – Free Book Signing Event
6-8 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Local authors discuss their works and sign books at this engaging event.
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Run Happy 50K Event
8 AM - 4 PM — Potato Creek State Park — Registration required — Enjoy a fun and relaxed running experience through beautiful nature trails.
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Camerata Singers Concert
4-5:30 p.m. — Wellfield Botanic Gardens — $20 Adult, $8 Child — Experience a unique choral concert exploring the beauty and struggle of Earth.
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South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting
6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Free entry — Engage in weekly discussions and foster community connections among local women.
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Cirque Italia - Water Circus
7:30-9 p.m. — University Park Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable show featuring a stunning aquatic stage and breathtaking performances.
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PetPalooza
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Century Center — Vendor fees apply — Celebrate all things furry, feathered, and scaly at this vibrant pet gathering.
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