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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ZB Falcons Conservation Club will host the annual Corn & Brew on Saturday, August 9 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.—an event expected to draw over 700 people with sweet corn, polish sausage, craft breweries, live music, cornhole, raffles and a Beer Olympics with a corn-eating contest. The festival also marks the club’s 50th anniversary and requires attendees to be 21. ABC 57
- ➤ South Bend police advise parents to avoid sharing personal details like full names and school information in back-to-school posts—this measure helps protect children from online scams and cyberbullying. Detective Georgia Wells, a parent and former resource officer, urges families to have open talks about internet safety—ensuring kids learn how to handle stranger danger and online risks. ABC 57
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween has begun setting up new stores in Indiana — including its South Bend location at Erskine Village next to Old Navy, which will open later in August. South Bend Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors on South Bend’s south side said a dog bit a resident Tuesday and reported that alleged squatters on Catherwood Drive have led to ongoing troubles like trespassing, theft, and violence—police say they can only act if a property owner files a report. ABC 57
- ➤ South Bend Police analysts use the Fusus Core system to monitor live feeds from city cameras and local footage to aid officers during incidents—recently, this technology helped locate a missing person with dementia and supplied key details in a homicide investigation. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local organizations are hosting free back-to-school events on Aug. 9 that offer school supplies, meals and activities for families, with a march starting at 10:30 a.m. from a local conservatory, a resource fair at La Casa de Amistad and a fire station bash in Niles + families are urged to arrive early since supplies are limited. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun visited South Bend on August 6th to discuss Indiana’s upcoming ICE detention center — called the Speedway Slammer — planned for the Miami Correctional Site near Grissom Joint Air Reserve Base off US 31. He also addressed redistricting and said the state will work with federal immigration authorities while lawmakers consider a special session to address the issue. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame football is carefully monitoring pass rushers Jordan Botelho and Boubacar Traore as they recover from injuries. Botelho's progress after a torn right patellar tendon is encouraging even though his torn left pectoral muscle may delay his return, while Traore is being eased back after a torn ACL ahead of the Aug. 31 season opener. South Bend Tribune
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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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