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Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a veterinarian and dog trainer led a training session at the South Bend USPS office on 424 S. Michigan St.—postal workers learned seven dog bite prevention tips to improve safety through live demos with a Belgian shepherd and hands-on practice. The session focused on proper techniques and understanding dog behavior to help prevent future incidents. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ The Midwest Continental Divide Trail project will host open houses this July to get community input on turning Saint Joseph County’s continental divide into an outdoor recreation and ecotourism destination. The sessions include Rum Village Nature Center on July 15 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. plus Lakeville Community Center on July 15 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., North Liberty Community Building on July 16 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. plus Indiana Dinosaur Museum on July 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and an online survey is available for those who cannot attend. ABC 57
- ➤ From Monday through Sunday, South Bend and nearby towns will host a range of festivals and events, including car shows, fairs, and community celebrations. Highlights include the Bristol Homecoming Festival at Congdon Park and South Bend’s Adult Recess Field Day — events that offer live music, rides and family fun — as organizers plan activities to draw local crowds. South Bend Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting on O'Brien Street in South Bend just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday—police are investigating the incident. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Concerts in the South Bend area are scheduled this week from July 7 to 13, featuring Hey Annie performing at Howard Park on July 11 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. as well as a variety of free or low-cost shows in nearby communities + offering rock, folk, blues and more for all ages. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Seven artists from around the country finished vibrant murals today at DTSB as Mural Mania ended in South Bend. The murals showed themes like starry nights and animals—each work marked by a unique style. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage Township will host an Eviction Sealing Clinic on July 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 340 Columbia Street in South Bend—residents can meet with volunteer lawyers from the Volunteer Lawyer Network and Notre Dame Law School to seal past eviction records—providing a pathway to better affordable housing options. ABC 57
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame sophomore Jack Owens finished a 3,600-mile bike ride from Ocean Beach, California to Ocean City, New Jersey on Sunday to raise money for lung cancer awareness; he rode his bike each day in honor of those fighting the disease including his grandmother who died in 2011. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Warsaw basketball star Kyle Mangas is chasing his NBA dream by playing in the NBA Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs. He played with the Vancouver Bandits in Canada and will return there after his eight summer league games to complete his season. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Charles Jagusah, a Notre Dame offensive lineman, broke his arm in a UTV accident in Wyoming on July 5 — he underwent surgery — and is expected to return to campus early this week. South Bend Tribune
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South Bend Women's Small Group Meeting
6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Free entry — Connect with local women for discussion and community support.
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Vibes Music Festival
5 PM – 2 AM — Howard Park's Event Lawn — Children 12 & under free — Celebrate culture and talent with music, food, and local vendors.
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South Bend Women’s Small Group Meeting
6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Free entry — Engage in meaningful discussions and connect with local women in this supportive small group.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $17.10 – $32.55 — Experience the enchanting story of Ariel and her adventures above the sea.
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South Bend Latin Dance Night
7-9 p.m. — Howard Park — $15 including one drink — Dance to live Latin music and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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The Happy Campers Band: THC Live Performance
2-6 p.m. — Seitz Park — Free entry — Enjoy the vibes of Grateful Dead covers with The Happy Campers in a park setting.
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Grease Sing-Along at the Morris
7 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Sing and dance along to the iconic classic Grease in a fun, immersive outdoor experience.
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Python for Scientists Training
August 4th-8th — South Bend Community School Corporation Adult Education — $1750 — Gain valuable Python programming skills tailored for scientific applications.
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