Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
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🏛️ Government
The South Bend Police Department held its Fallen Officer Memorial Service Friday during National Police Week to honor fallen officers from South Bend PD and St. Joseph County PD and support their families, with Chief Scott Ruszkowski stating they are treated as family — a sentiment honored at the service.
📰 Real Estate
The Home Builders Association of St. Joseph Valley is hosting its annual Spring 2026 Builders Showcase from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. across Michiana, where visitors will tour 11 new homes — each featuring the latest design trends.
🏈 Sports
On Saturday, May 16, Penn secured its second straight IHSAA boys volleyball sectional title by sweeping Elkhart 3+0 just hours before prom.
The win highlights a strong team effort as the Kingsmen add a notable chapter to their legacy in their first sanctioned season.
Penn's boys volleyball team won its second straight IHSAA sectional championship, achieving back-to-back titles in only its second season of sanctioned play (a record that highlights the team's rapid progress).
Notre Dame lacrosse advanced with a 15 to 9 quarterfinal win over unseeded Johns Hopkins on Saturday, May 16 in Hempstead, N.Y.
The Irish, led by Josh Yago and Matt Jeffery, will face the Syracuse and North Carolina winner in the national semifinals on Saturday, May 23 in Charlottesville, Va.
🎉 South Bend Events
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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.
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.
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.
Mosaic Lamp Workshop in South Bend
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend — All materials provided — Craft your own beautiful Turkish mosaic lamp in this beginner-friendly workshop.
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