Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown South Bend Summer Fitness Series will run on the Gridiron every Saturday until the end of August in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Michiana. The event offers free outdoor classes—yoga at 8 a.m., Zumba at 9 a.m. and high intensity workouts at 10 a.m.—and encourages attendees to bring non-perishable donations for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. WSBT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Police are seeking help to locate 22-year-old Armun Taylor, a person with autism last seen around 2 p.m. Saturday in the Brookfield and Keller area on the city's northwest side (he is 6-foot-tall, has brown eyes and short black hair, and wore a dark t-shirt, gray shorts and possible white Crocs sandals). WSBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, South Bend Police fired up grills at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #36 for their annual corn roast fundraiser—officers cooked fresh ears of corn and served barbecue chicken while the band Blammo played live music and a children’s area offered inflatable slides for kids. ABC 57
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Tribune invites readers to vote for the 2025 preseason girls soccer player of the year – the poll remains open until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 and the winner will be announced online Tuesday. South Bend Tribune
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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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Grateful Dead Night with The Happy Campers Band
6-10 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Details subject to change — Enjoy a night of groovy Grateful Dead jams under the stars.
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Dermot Kennedy Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful folk-pop sounds of Dermot Kennedy live on stage.
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Open House Event
2-4 p.m. — 52117 Tammy Dr — $340,000 — Explore a well-maintained 4-bed ranch home with a cozy sunroom and inviting backyard pool.
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Football Hospitality Experience: Texas A&M Aggies at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
3:30-9:00 p.m. — Notre Dame Stadium — Not a game ticket — Cheer on the Fighting Irish during their home opener with premium hospitality close to the stadium.
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