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Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Portage Township Trustee Office held its first December holiday meal distribution on Sunday afternoon in South Bend. Volunteers served 150 free hot meals (ham, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, dessert, and 60 cherry pies donated by Yellow Cat Cafe) and then gave out food pantry items when supplies ran out. WSBT
- ➤ The Blasko Family adjusted their Christmas light show hours for cold weather after a busy Saturday night — they will welcome visitors from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. WSBT
- ➤ The History Museum displayed excerpts from the local Tribune that included a 1927 report stating Robertson Bros. on S. Michigan lost a fur coat—the seventh missing in two days & reflecting early retail crime in our area. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Bend School Board will vote tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Brown Administration Building to extend superintendent Mansour Eid’s contract through June 30, 2027. The board passed a motion earlier this month to proceed with the renewal ahead of Eid’s contract expiring this school year. WSBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll is active today until Thursday, Dec. 18 at 11:59 p.m. Voters may cast one vote per hour — helping choose the top high school athlete from a list of local nominees. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball senior KK Bransford injured her knee on Dec. 11 and is out indefinitely, though the injury does not require surgery (coach Niele Ivey confirmed). The team will adjust its lineup by starting grad transfer Malaya Cowles moving forward. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Irish legends Ian Book and Tony Jones Jr. appeared on ABC57 Kickoff to discuss Saturday's game between Notre Dame and Syracuse and comment on Jeremyiah Love's Heisman Trophy chances; Book is Notre Dame's record-setting quarterback and Jones played in the NFL. ABC 57
- ➤ NDI's Tom Noie will host a Notre Dame basketball chat on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8:30 a.m. (Leave your questions or comments on his X account @tnoieNDI) for fans to discuss the season. 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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