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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown South Bend celebrated First Fridays on August 1—its theme was a little bit country—with Michigan Street between Washington and Wayne closed from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event featured a scavenger hunt, vintage market and live music with line dancing that aligned with South Bend Restaurant Weeks. WSBT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dashawn Powell Jr., a 30-year-old man, was found guilty of felony murder and four counts of robbery for a 2021 South Bend incident on April 27 that killed Olivia Carillo and injured Jalen Cullens, with sentencing scheduled for August 29 at 11 a.m. WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of South Bend announced it will begin construction on streetscape improvements on Wall Street between Greenlawn Avenue and Ironwood Drive starting Aug. 4 as part of the River Park Neighborhood Plan. The project will add raised intersections, new sidewalks, 50 parking spaces — steps aimed at improving access to Potawatomi Park and the zoo, with phase one ending early September and phase two planned to last until early October weather permitting. ABC 57
- ➤ South Bend Police Department announced that 6-year-old Daniel Alarcon-Stigner won the 2025 Patch Coloring Contest with his design of a police car and an officer playing basketball with a kid that received 1,883 reactions with only 36 votes separating him from the runner-up. The winning design will be made into a limited-run embroidered patch available for purchase, will be showcased at National Night Out on Aug. 5, and will serve as the department’s profile picture on social media for a week. ABC 57
- ➤ The New Carlisle Fire Department said Tuesday that crew members pushed their new Tanker 91 into its bay—Tanker 91 is a 2025 Pierce on a Freightliner chassis with a 3,000-gallon water tank and a pump rated at 1,250 GPM that will boost water supply in areas without hydrants. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ty Washington, a former Arkansas tight end, transferred to Notre Dame after being suspended for missing a game due to mental health challenges linked to his grandmother’s death—he now aims to silence Arkansas fans when his team plays them on Sept 27 at 11 a.m. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ During summer training at Notre Dame, quarterback CJ Carr learned NFL skills from former QB Ian Book – Carr said the advice helped him adjust after throwing three interceptions in Thursday’s practice. Book joined the sessions through a connection with trainer Will Hewlett and has been available to answer questions as Carr and his teammates prepare for the season. South Bend Tribune
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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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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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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
6-9 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame — Tickets starting at $69.95 — Enjoy a hilarious murder mystery dinner while solving a thrilling crime.
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Marshall County Blueberry Festival
12-9 p.m. — Centennial Park — Fun for all ages — Celebrate blueberries with rides, games, crafts, and plenty of delicious blueberry treats.
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Yart Arts and Music Festival
9 p.m. — Keria Trail, South Bend, IN — $30 for 1 day, $50 for weekend — Experience a unique arts and music festival set deep in the woods.
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