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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hadley is a calm 4-year-old dog who was abandoned and cared for at SBARC a month ago and is ready for her forever home. She knows basic commands, is up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and spayed, and she loves belly rubs while getting along with kids and dogs but will need cat testing if cats are in the home. WSBT
- ➤ Organizers say the Michiana Crime Stoppers Spring Shredding Event will take place at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to noon—community members can drop off unwanted documents for secure shredding with a $20 donation—and the event will run rain or shine. ABC 57
- ➤ This week many community meals are set up across the region, with Burger Night on April 24 at Galien American Legion Post 344, a fish/chicken/shrimp fry on April 25 at Ryan A. Balmer American Legion Post 161 in Mishawaka, and Kitchen Open on April 25 in South Bend. Other meals include pancake breakfasts in Bonneyville and Galien, a Tyner Fish Fry on April 26, and the Taco & Tequila Trail on April 30 in downtown South Bend (check local listings for details). South Bend Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In 1949, Bendix union workers blocked a yard engine from pushing through scrap iron and automobiles piled on the tracks—an act of strong worker defiance amid strike actions—at the plant. The protest halted engine movement and underscored the union's resistance during labor disputes. South Bend Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tribune is accepting festival submissions for its annual Festival Guide that will publish online May 15 and in print May 18 — entries must include event details and be submitted by 5 p.m. May 9. South Bend Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, Earth Day and Arbor Day events will take place across the South Bend area — with free tree giveaways in South Bend on April 26, farm tours and service activities in Mishawaka on April 24, and a tree planting ceremony in Niles on April 25. Organizers will also offer educational panels, live music and hands-on activities to promote environmental awareness and community engagement. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County Parks will hold its second public open house on April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Discovery Middle School in Granger to review park concept designs inspired by community survey results – collecting input for a new county park on Anderson Road. Officials said a final forum is scheduled for May 29 – giving residents another chance to review the final park concept. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voters are invited to cast their votes for the South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week award for April 14-20, presented by the YMCA of Greater Michiana, with a new rule allowing one vote per hour per device. The poll closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 24—nominees include top athletes from track, baseball, golf and softball—. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame Hockey will host Paint the Night on April 24 at Compton Family Ice Arena from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Campus community and season ticket members gain entry at 5 p.m. while the general public can enter at 6:30 p.m., and attendees will have a chance to meet team members and head coach Brock Sheahan. ABC 57
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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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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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