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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Seitz Park reopened on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that reinstalled the Firefighters Memorial — the park now offers a pavilion, river lights, bathrooms and a concession building while a rededication ceremony for the memorial is planned. WSBT
- ➤ Seitz Park officially reopened tonight with renovations including a new concession stand, concert stage and raised riverwalk—marked by a ribbon cutting that honored longtime parks superintendent Jim Seitz’s legacy. James Seitz said the park will host concerts every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to welcome people of all ages. ABC 57
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A section of Lincolnway West at Olive Street is closed in South Bend due to a structure fire — the South Bend Fire Department said a vacant building is now under control and urged motorists to avoid the area. ABC 57
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On July 16th, new owners Steve and Amy Stidham renovated the former Oaken Bucket restaurant in South Bend for its rebranding as the Bucket Shack + they removed old signage and cleaned the interior in preparation for reopening. South Bend Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Elizabeth Ashley Trowbridge was sentenced on Thursday in St. Joseph County for impersonating a cop after she claimed to be an officer and allegedly slashed a homeowner's tire—she is on one year of probation with her jail time suspended unless she violates probation. WSBT
- ➤ St. Joseph County police responded to a report of a stabbing on Filmore Road west of the bypass and found two people with injuries who appeared to have been beaten—both were taken to hospital with their conditions still unknown. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College received a $275,000 donation from two donor groups to fund renovations on campus common areas and expand its automotive program—Zolman’s Tire & Auto Care will name six bays in its lab—and the Pfeil family’s gift will renovate the main campus gateway. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Bend area's top college football prospect, Tayshon Bardo, announced Wednesday he will leave Penn to play his senior year at Elkhart and will have immediate eligibility under the new IHSAA transfer rules—avoiding delays seen with previous transfers. Bardo, who committed to the University of Wisconsin last spring, becomes the third high-profile player to join Elkhart in the last two summers. South Bend Tribune
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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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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.
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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.
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Running Wild: 5K Trail Run & 3K Fun Walk
8:30-10:30 a.m. — St. Patrick's County Park — Varies, see RunSignup for details — Annual FUNd-raising run and walk supporting St. Joseph County Parks with a pet-friendly nature scavenger hunt.
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Open House at 3410 Addison Street
6-8 p.m. — 3410 Addison Street — Free entry — Explore this beautifully maintained one-story home with modern updates and a lovely backyard.
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