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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Community members gathered Tuesday at Rum Village Nature Center to share ideas for a proposed trail that will connect 160 acres of forest preserves, parks, and hiking trails in western St. Joseph County — one of four open houses planned this week to gather input for the project.  WSBT
  • Cultivate Food Rescue held a flip the switch ceremony Tuesday morning in South Bend to unveil a $1 million solar canopy that was the final part of a three-and-a-half-year capital campaign. The solar canopy will cut energy use by two thirds and save the organization over $30,000 a year.  WSBT

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • St. Joseph County Police and Clay Fire Territory are responding to an eight-inch gas line that was struck in the 17000 block of Cleveland Road just after 7:30 a.m.—evacuations of homes and businesses are underway as roads remain closed and NIPSCO works to fix the leak.  ABC 57

CRIME NEWS

  • On Tuesday, July 15, just before 7 p.m., South Bend police responded to a shooting near Huey and Roger Streets after a ShotSpotter alert led them to a man with gunshot wounds while another victim received treatment at Memorial Hospital—officers from the Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the incident.  ABC 57
  • Warrant officers from the St. Joseph County Police arrested four individuals on Monday at a South Bend residence on the 100 block of E. Jennings Street — 41-year-old Gabriel French was wanted for methamphetamine possession and theft, 21-year-old Jacob Tate had warrants for theft, possession of paraphernalia, and resisting law enforcement while facing an extra charge of false informing, 40-year-old Joseph Sullivan was wanted for public nudity, and 36-year-old Katherine Rivera faced multiple charges including unlawful possession of a handgun and false informing.  ABC 57

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • South Bend Police said that several east side rail crossings were blocked Tuesday morning by a train with a mechanical issue, including those at Jefferson at 30th, Jefferson at 26th, Jefferson at Ironwood, and Jefferson at Greenlawn. The railroad company has not provided a time to move the train—officials said updates will follow.  ABC 57
  • After six years of renovations, Seitz Park in downtown South Bend has reopened with new restrooms, a raised riverwalk, and a rebuilt bandshell — upgrades delayed by scheduling issues and COVID-19 disruptions. Mayor James Mueller and Notre Dame officials will join a ribbon cutting tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. to officially open the park to the public.  ABC 57

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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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.

    Sun, 7/27/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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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.

    Mon, 8/4/25

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  • Les Miserables

    2:00-3:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Become a Season Member today for access to 2024-25 Broadway In South Bend shows — Experience Boublil and Schönberg's timeless musical about love, sacrifice, and redemption.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • African American Arts & Culture Pavilion

    5-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate Black creativity and culture through diverse artistic expressions at this annual pavilion.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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