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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Police Department hosted its fourth annual Cookies with Santa today at the department, where families enjoyed cookies, toys, and photos with Santa — organizers asked for small toy donations to support future events. WSBT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jaworski's Meat Market is holding a closeout sale as it winds down after owner Chris Jaworski passed away on November 28. Large crowds gathered on Friday and the sale will continue today from noon to 6 p.m. – the store's future remains uncertain. WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lovina Eicher recalls that making vanilla ice cream honors family traditions and marks the five-year anniversary of the accident that took her son-in-law Mose while sharing her Peanut Blossoms recipe and noting Susan will celebrate a new marriage on Dec. 30 near the homestead. South Bend Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regional gas prices fell for the second week—dropping the regular fuel rate from $2.74 to $2.72 per gallon on Monday, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Prices also showed a 19-cent decline over the past month and remain 7.5% below the national average. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow (D) is considering filing a formal complaint with the Indiana attorney general as renters at Karl King tower continue to experience inconsistent heating. Contractors are working on a boiler replacement while city officials collect resident feedback. WSBT
- ➤ Olive Street—closed for water main repairs from Friday until next Friday—forces drivers to detour via State Road 23 between Sample Street and Tucker Drive. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love accepted his team’s exclusion from the College Football Playoff after an 0-2 start and a 10-game winning streak + he said he remains proud of the season and is ready to prepare for the next opportunity. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and cornerback Leonard Moore were named first-team Walter Camp All-Americans on Dec. 12 by the Walter Camp Football Foundation — a volunteer group — making Love the first Irish running back honored since 1979; kick returner Jadarian Price made the second team. South Bend Tribune
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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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Adult & Youth Social Bowling Night
5-7 p.m. — Strikes & Spares Entertainment Center — $25 — Enjoy friendly competition and perfect your bowling skills with friends at this community event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
~ Jim Rohn
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