Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, South Bend.
The Leeper Park tennis courts project started Monday near Memorial Hospital with work including a new concrete surface for 13 courts—new net anchors, posts, nets, sidewalks and fencing funded by Visit South Bend Mishawaka and the South Bend Community Tennis Association.
The courts will be renamed the David Filer Tennis Center and are expected to be completed by the end of September.
Millions of 48-inch and taller above-ground pools were recalled Monday after officials discovered that the compression strap gave young children a foothold that led to nine drownings between 2007 and 2022—manufacturers Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup now offer free repair kits to replace the strap and secure the pools.
The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office and South Bend Police Department warned residents about scams including a call from a fake officer threatening arrest for missed jury duty and a reappeared text from a fake Indiana DMV, urging them to verify all messages with official sources.
Country singer Zach Bryan will end his tour with five final concerts — the Notre Dame show on September 6 offers tickets starting at $152 and his journey wraps on September 27 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
Fans in our area should act fast as stops in Morrison, San Francisco and Huntington complete his schedule.
The City of South Bend will host the grand opening of the South Bend Financial Empowerment Center today at 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center at 1522 Linden Ave — Mayor James Mueller and other city leaders will attend.
The St. Joseph Probate Court notified 862 litigants that they may need to seek further review of their cases after discovering that former Magistrate Aric Rutkowski engaged in a relationship with a deputy prosecutor during his tenure from June 2021 — December 2022.
Rutkowski resigned on May 29 and the notice advised affected parties to consult an attorney regarding their rights.
Notre Dame Women's Basketball Head Coach Niele Ivey helped coach the US Under-19 team to win FIBA World Cup gold in the Czech Republic on July 20 when the team defeated Australia 88-76, marking her second gold with USA Basketball.
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.
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.
Python for Scientists Training
August 4th-8th — South Bend Community School Corporation Adult Education — $1750 — Gain valuable Python programming skills tailored for scientific applications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Bend Cubs Baseball Night
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — $5 tickets — Experience an evening of baseball cheering on the South Bend Cubs with friends and family.
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