Good morning, South Bend.

The Marine Mud Run returns on Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to noon (at 1311 S.

Logan Street in Mishawaka). The 3-mile obstacle course benefits Toys for Tots and veteran nonprofits.

Food trucks parked outside Barnes & Thornburg today serve lunch and raise funds for downtown improvements.

Local vendors donated 15% of sales (matched by the law firm) to Downtown South Bend to support community events and beautification.

Local veteran Charles Hicks received a free central A/C unit at Countryside Village on Thursday after his breathing problems worsened during a brutal heatwave.

Tyler’s Heating and Cooling (whose owner is a veteran) installed the unit eight days after the I-Team report aired and hopes lawmakers will address window unit bans.

Scammers are selling fake summer festival tickets via slick websites and social media ads this morning.

Jan Diaz of the Better Business Bureau for Northern Indiana advises buyers to verify event details on official sites and use a credit card for added protection.

Scammers target vendors for the Bristol Corndog Festival scheduled for Sept.

12; organizers confirm the event is full and advise reporting suspicious communications (check with Bristol Town police).

South Bend Fire investigators returned Wednesday to examine Maranatha Fellowship Church after a fire started after 5 a.m. on July 6, which damaged walls & floors and left its cause undetermined due to heavy debris and structural concerns.

Travelers at South Bend International Airport will soon enjoy Lauber Kitchen & Bar as it opens as the terminal's main restaurant and bar.

The business is partnering with SkyDine and the airport to offer local flavor and highlight community growth.

South Bend Civic Theatre launches The Drowsy Chaperone today at 403 N.

Main St. — the lively musical will run until July 26 with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. featuring Broadway-style songs and humor.

Retired minister Tom Dickelman began a 1,000-mile solo journey around Lake Michigan Tuesday at New Buffalo Marina to honor his late sister and raise funds for glioblastoma research—$100,000 aimed for Northwestern Medicine’s Malnati Brain Tumor Institute.

His foundation, Glio 1000, will visit 15 harbors to spark local support.

Health officials in St. Joseph County found West Nile virus in a mosquito pool in Portage Township and urged residents to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and eliminate standing water near their homes.

A new Orkin report shows Indiana cities among the top 50 for bed bug infestations; South Bend slipped to No. 29 while Indianapolis stayed at No. 5 and Fort Wayne dropped to No. 47.

The rankings are based on treatment data collected May 12, 2025 + May 12, 2026.

Jackie Lucena is competing at the Four Winds Invitational at Blackthorn Golf Club today as she aims to earn an LPGA Tour card on the Epson Tour — she began playing golf in high school and now faces top rising talent.

Professional golfers on the Epson Tour visited Beacon Children’s Hospital today before their opening round to play on the putting green with patients.

The players toured the hospital to encourage children to keep chasing their dreams.

Christian Bonner of Penn High was named Tribune’s Male Athlete of the Year for 2025-26 after leading in four sports + will play for the North All-Star team today at Decatur Central High School before moving to Indiana Wesleyan University.

His award follows performances in football, basketball, volleyball and track.

Softball Summer Day Camp II - Pitching & Catching

3:00 – 6:30 PM — Melissa Cook Stadium — Check in 45 minutes prior — Experience what it's like to train like the Irish with pitching and catching fundamentals.

Michiana Kennel Club Dog Show

July 18-19 — 5117 Ironwood Rd. — Entry fees apply — Experience top-tier competition showcasing purebred Labrador Retrievers in an exciting canine event.

18th Annual Old Car Show

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — La Porte County Historical Society — Registration fee for participants — Celebrate vintage cars and community spirit at this festive auto showcase.

Pilot Explorers Summer Camp for Teens

One-week day camps — Bethel University — Registration required — Experience hands-on learning in STEAM subjects including art, theatre, and esports.

B-29 Superfortress Ride Experience

10:00–11:00 a.m. — Atlantic Aviation SBN — Ticket purchase required — Experience a ride on the iconic B-29 Superfortress, honoring veterans and showcasing aviation history.

Sequoia Rose at Tabor Hill Winery

2:30-6:30 p.m. — Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant — Ticket information not provided — Experience the unique musical blend of soulful vocals and intricate instrumentals by Sequoia Rose.

Bluey's Big Play

6-9 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Bluey live in a whimsical theatrical adaptation with captivating puppetry.

21st Lube-a-Thon for Hospice

7 a.m.–6 p.m. — Tom's Car Care Center — $50 donation — Get an oil change and a car wash while supporting a great cause for hospice care.

Nature in the Arts at Lydick Bog

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Lydick Bog — Free entry — Explore the story of ancient glaciers and their impact on our landscape through an educational hike and volunteer workdays.