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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Bend police officer Phil Trent, noted for his intelligence and care, died Dec. 2 after a long illness. A visitation + memorial service is scheduled for Dec. 14 at Palmer Funeral Home at 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ While 19 states will raise the minimum wage on Jan. 1, Indiana will keep its $7.25 rate unchanged since 2009 (a figure that experts say falls well below a living wage for many workers). South Bend Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ IDEM will host a public meeting Tuesday night in Michigan City on the air permit for the Project Maize data center — which proposes installing 70 diesel backup generators — while residents can submit written comments until Dec. 15 before a decision is reached. ABC 57
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Bend Housing and Urban Development office confirmed that a contractor repaired (2 of 12) boilers at Karl King Towers on Sunday after the system failed, restoring partial heat for residents. Portable heaters were given while management orders replacement parts and continues monitoring conditions. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame women’s basketball suffered a setback after senior KK Bransford injured her right leg/knee during the game against Morehead State on Thursday, Dec. 11. She was ruled out at the start of the third quarter, deepening the team’s roster challenges. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Former Notre Dame linebacker coach Max Bullough left the Irish after three seasons and joined Michigan State as co-defensive coordinator under coach Pat Fitzgerald — he notably helped three linebackers reach the NFL. South Bend Tribune
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Christmas with Luminos
7-9 p.m. — 530 E Ireland Rd — Free-will offering — Experience the joy of the season with timeless carols and holiday favorites from Luminos.
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Straight No Chaser Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating harmonies of a modern male a cappella group known for their humor and musical talent.
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Hadestown Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Morris Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a Tony Award-winning musical that intertwines mythical tales of love and fate.
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Christmas at Loretto
Join us for this beloved holiday choral tradition in the beautiful acoustic of the Church of Loretto on the Saint Mary’s College campus. Enjoy amazing new Christmas music and familiar carols in exciting new arrangements, with conductor Nancy Menk and organist Kevin Vaughn, concluding with our traditional candle-lit Silent Night.
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Christmas at Loretto
Join us for this beloved holiday choral tradition in the beautiful acoustic of the Church of Loretto on the Saint Mary’s College campus. Enjoy amazing new Christmas music and familiar carols in exciting new arrangements, with conductor Nancy Menk and organist Kevin Vaughn, concluding with our traditional candle-lit Silent Night.
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New Years Eve Dance Party featuring Nawty
9:00-10:30 p.m. — Four Winds Casino South Bend — Ticket pricing varies — Celebrate the upcoming year with a lively dance performance by Nawty.
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Plant Sale & Swap at Potawatomi Conservatories
12:00-2:00 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — $5 Adults | $3 Kids | Free for Members — Explore a variety of plants and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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