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South Bend
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County Parks is hosting a free nature photo scavenger hunt Sunday, May 24 at St. Patrick’s, Ferrettie/Baugo Creek and Bendix Woods County Parks. Visitors can search for signs of spring and pick up photo lists at the park gate houses. WNDU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph County Public Library reopened its renovated LaSalle Branch on May 4 and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate new community spaces, an art studio, and expanded collaboration areas (creating a destination on South Bend’s west side). WSBT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Great Lakes Capital's proposed 200-apartment complex in Lincoln Township has been on hold since January as developers work to sort out an issue with state tax incentives after the township postponed its TIF plan to recoup public safety revenue. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mishawaka Marian hired Matt Sobieralski as its new boys basketball head coach on May 11. With 16 seasons as an assistant, he said he will build on the program’s winning legacy while keeping its familiar culture. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Olu Olubobola, a 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive tackle from St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, committed to Notre Dame football on May 12, choosing the Irish over Miami and Texas A&M. He is set to be the highest-rated signee since defensive end Rodney Dunham in the 2026 class. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ South Bend Adams rallied to beat rival Riley 3-2 on Tuesday night using smart bunting and strong pitching by Abigail Kadar in rainy conditions during their NIC game. The win snapped a six-game skid and improved Adams’ conference record. South Bend Tribune
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DisruptHR South Bend 4.0
4-7 p.m. — The Brick — Free entry — Discover bold ideas that challenge traditional views on work and leadership in a fast-paced format.
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Indiana's Mac & Cheese Festival 2026
5-10 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Cost info unavailable — A cheesy, fun-filled celebration of comfort food in South Bend.
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The Amazing Amico Bros World Tour Live
8-10 p.m. — The Drop Comedy Club — $20-25 — Experience an outrageous night of chaotic comedy and live music with Zac and Crack Amico.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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