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Eight people honored with South Bend Black History awards
16+ hour, 12+ min ago (116+ words) The awards ceremony included an appearance by former Notre Dame football player Jaylon Smith, who talked about the importance of Black history. Eight people honored with South Bend Black History awards SOUTH BEND " Eight portraits told the story before anyone…...
Previewing loaded South Bend area IHSAA 4A boys basketball sectional field
20+ hour, 17+ min ago (655+ words) The 2025-26 IHSAA boys basketball state tournament begins this week, and Class 4A in the South Bend area is the deepest it has been in recent memory, especially now that last season's 3A state champion Saint Joseph Huskies have moved up to 4A. In…...
South Bend Polar Plunge marks milestone year at Four Winds Field
1+ week, 5+ day ago (338+ words) SOUTH BEND " The South Bend Polar Plunge will return to Four Winds Field, 501 W. South St., marking its 10th year of raising money for Special Olympics Indiana. The event will take place Feb. 28, according to a press release. Participants will jump into…...
Jan. 6 riots inspired South Bend band's 'Midnight in the USA"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (759+ words) Jan. 6, 2021, was an alarming day for many people. That was true for friends and musicians Frank Johnson and Sam Koultourides. The significance of the event was serious enough for them to write the song "Midnight in the USA." It is…...
City, South Bend schools OK construction project near Marshall school
2+ week, 3+ day ago (106+ words) Officials say the project will make the sidewalks around the school safer, but some SBCSC trustees said the district shouldn't be paying anything. SOUTH BEND " The South Bend Community School Corp. and the City of South Bend are moving forward…...
Purdue Polytechnic students took ICE protest to South Bend City Hall
2+ week, 6+ day ago (613+ words) SOUTH BEND " Drivers traveling through downtown around noon Feb. 9 might've noticed a small group of about 25 students huddled in front of the South Bend City Hall chanting, "No justice, no peace, no ICE in our streets." South Bend Purdue Polytechnic…...
South Bend votes to eliminate public complaint process by 6-1 vote
2+ week, 6+ day ago (135+ words) Council member at-large Oliver Davis walked out of the meeting after the second reading vote, during which he and council attorney Robert Palmer exchanged frustrated words regarding the handling of ... South Bend votes to eliminate public complaint process by 6-1 vote…...
South Bend's Wigfall Barbershop gives Ms. Adeline a reason to wake up
3+ week, 4+ day ago (110+ words) At 96, Adeline Wigfall-Jones still opens her barbershop at 7 a.m. daily, a testament to her loyalty, punctuality, and the community she's built. South Bend's Wigfall Barbershop gives Ms. Adeline a reason to wake up Before Adeline Wigfall-Jones went to barber school or…...
A South Bend area shelter dog plays for Puppy Bowl's Lombarky Trophy
3+ week, 5+ day ago (532+ words) SOUTH BEND " As sports fans debate whether the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots will win Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, another athletic competition has its own important questions left to be answered, particularly for local dog lovers: Will…...
South Bend Public works board approves 5 projects. See what they are.
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (100+ words) New additions to the city including a pedestrian bridge, new apartments and better sidewalks may be on the way. South Bend Public works board approves 5 projects. See what they are. SOUTH BEND " The South Bend Board of Public Works began…...