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🌱 Patch AM: A massive data center may rise in South Bend without hearings
Coming up: Candlelight: Rings and Dragons on the South Bend Patch calendar
Good day South Bend! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- A massive data center may rise in South Bend without hearings
- Why northern Indiana senators defied party leaders on redistricting
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Rings and Dragons.
Find out what's happening in South Bendfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in South Bendfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Frigid; morning snow showers, with a high of 19 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cloudy, breezy and very cold, temps: high: 24, low: 18.
- Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Carlisle data center developer planning one in South Bend (wvpe.org) — A major 10-building data center campus is being planned on 300 acres near the U.S. 31/20 bypass in South Bend, and it may move forward without a rezoning or public hearing. Council member Oliver Davis says he learned of the project from nearby farmers, not city officials, and argues residents deserve earlier notice about such large corporate developments. 
• Simple answer on why Indiana Senators voted "No" to congressional redistricting (wsbt.com) — From South Bend, local TV station WSBT explains why several northern Indiana Republican senators, including those representing nearby Elkhart County and Granger, voted against mid-decade congressional redistricting despite heavy pressure from national and state GOP leaders. Lawmakers describe listening to constituents, concerns over splitting Elkhart County, and escalating threats and swatting incidents tied to the redistricting fight.
📸 Around South Bend
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Bend
- Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
South Bend Scottish Rite 427 North Main Street South Bend, Indiana 46601
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
South Bend Scottish Rite , 427 N Main St , South Bend
8:45 pm - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - South Bend, IN
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend , 123 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd , South Bend
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Friday December 26
📣 South Bend Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- South Bend Farmer's Market — Honey Bunny Bear Bakery
South Bend Farmer's Market , 1105 Northside Blvd Slot 20 , South Bend
9:00 am - Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus
St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 50651 Laurel Road , South Bend
12:00 pm - Maria's Dream
O’Laughlin Auditorium , 54100 Le Mans Dr , Notre Dame
3:00 pm - FOOD DRIVE at THE MIDWAY!
Midway Tavern , 810 W 4th St , Mishawaka
4:00 pm - UP Mall Pop Up
6501 Grape Rd , Mishawaka
5:00 pm - Paint and Sip ~ Winter Night ~BYOB
Wine and Canvas South Bend , 14678 IN-23 suite g , Granger
6:30 pm - Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting
St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 227 W. Jefferson Blvd , South Bend
9:00 am - Winter Wonderland Ornament Hunt
St. Joseph County, IN Calendar South Bend, IN 46601
10:00 am - Area Plan Commission Meeting
St. Joseph County, IN Calendar , 227 W. Jefferson Blvd , South Bend
3:30 pm
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- hi everyone!
I wanted to help a buddy with some things they're going through in their lives and they've been putting off seeing a therapist and I can understand… (Nextdoor Northeast) - HELP IF YOU CAN PLEASE: I was just side-swiped by a black jeep wagonner with a Michigan plate while I was traveling north on 12 at about 6:30 this evening (yes, just now, I’m waiting for the police to arrive)
He ran off passing everyone on the right shoulder, so I wasn’t able to get his information. If you know this person, please let me know. Vehicle… (Nextdoor Clay Township)
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for PartTime Janitorial Custodian in South Bend. Apply here.
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in South Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Bend here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mishawaka
- Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price uses NIL money for Salvation Army Angel Tree gifts (wndu.com)
- Saint Joseph Health system hosts 22nd annual ‘Senior Holiday Meal' drive (wndu.com)
- Habitat for Humanity, Women Build program hands over keys to new homeowner in Mishawaka (wsbt.com)
Granger
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-- The Patch AM Team
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