Andrew S. Hughes

South Bend

Arts and Entertainment Reporter and Editor at South Bend Tribune

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The 1965 Palm Sunday tornadoes devastated northern Indiana. Here's a look back.

2 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Ed Semmler |Andrew S. Hughes

Multiple tornadoes caused widespread destruction and death across six Midwestern states on Palm Sunday, April 11, 1965. Elkhart County, Indiana, was particularly hard hit, with 60 fatalities and catastrophic damage. President Lyndon B. Johnson visited the devastated area and pledged federal support for the victims. The 60th anniversary of the disaster will be commemorated with an author appearance and community event at the Elkhart Public Library.
IU South Bend dinner benefits genocide group Global Survivors for Peace Inc.

3 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

SOUTH BEND — The Philanthropy Committee of Indiana University South Bend will hold its annual benefit dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. April 9 at the University Grill in the Administration Building, 1700 Mishawaka Ave. This year’s beneficiary is Global Survivors for Peace Inc., a local non-profit organization dedicated to assisting survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
IU South Bend dinner benefits genocide group Global Survivors for Peace Inc.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew S. Hughes

SOUTH BEND — The Philanthropy Committee of Indiana University South Bend will hold its annual benefit dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. April 9 at the University Grill in the Administration Building, 1700 Mishawaka Ave. This year’s beneficiary is Global Survivors for Peace Inc., a local non-profit organization dedicated to assisting survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
South Bend area should expect more rain and possible 'severe' thunderstorm Wednesday

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew S. Hughes

SOUTH BEND — After Sunday's storm that overwhelmed St. Joseph County's 911 Call Center, produced two tornadoes and killed one man in the region, The Tribune's newsgathering partner, WNDU-TV, predicts sun and clouds for Tuesday, April 1, with a high of 48 degrees. But rain and a possible "strong to severe" thunderstorm will likely return Wednesday, WNDU reports.
South Bend area should expect more rain and possible 'severe' thunderstorm Wednesday

3 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

SOUTH BEND — After Sunday's storm that overwhelmed St. Joseph County's 911 Call Center, produced two tornadoes and killed one man in the region, The Tribune's newsgathering partner, WNDU-TV, predicts sun and clouds for Tuesday, April 1, with a high of 48 degrees. But rain and a possible "strong to severe" thunderstorm will likely return Wednesday, WNDU reports.
Live updates: South Bend battered by Sunday storms; thousands without power

3 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Ed Semmler |Joseph Dits |Camille Sarabia |Andrew S. Hughes

1:30 p.m. March 31: I&M restores power for 18,000Power has been restored for more than 18,000 customers of Indiana Michigan Power, according to the company. The company said it has a workforce of 2,500 employees, mutual aid personnel and contractors working to restore power for another 42,000 customers. The company estimates that it should have power restored for the majority of its customers by 11 p.m. Tuesday, April. 1.
Second annual South Bend High School Music Festival held at Morris Performing Arts Center

3 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

SOUTH BEND — The Morris Performing Arts Center and the Equity in Arts program will present the second annual South Bend High School Music Festival at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31, at the Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St.More than 250 students from Washington, Adams and Riley high schools will perform in 12 featured music ensembles.
Stockroom East in South Bend presents country/folk-rock artist

3 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

SOUTH BEND — Country/folk-rock artist John R. Miller performs his band, The Engine Lights, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Stockroom East, 625 Jefferson Blvd. Ste. C. Raised in West Virginia and now based in Nashville, Tenn., Miller played in punk bands in high school and toured as a member of an old-time string band in his 20s. Now signed to Rounder Records, Miller released “Depreciated” in 2021 and “Heat Comes Down” in 2023.
Detroit-based youth services nonprofit visits South Bend Friday, March 28

3 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

SOUTH BEND — In collaboration with South Bend-based Free Your Wings Youth Mentoring and the Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County, Detroit Phoenix Center (DPC) will distribute mental wellness resources, hygiene kits and fresh flowers to young people in high-need areas from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Beacon Heights Apartment Complex, 3401 Ardmore Trail.
Two people found dead Friday night on South Bend's northwest side

1 month ago | southbendtribune.com | Andrew S. Hughes

SOUTH BEND — The South Bend Police Department’s Detective Bureau and the St. Joseph County Coroner are investigating the deaths of two people found deceased Friday night on South Bend’s northwest side. Around 7 p.m. March 21, South Bend Police were called to the 200 block of Birdsell Street on the report of a possible deceased individual at this location, police said in a press release at 9:50 p.m. March 21. Upon arrival, officers located two unresponsive individuals, according to the release.