Cheryl Morey

| Special to South Bend Tribune We are having a hot and humid week with the temperature hovering close to the 100-degree mark by midday. It doesn't cool down much at night.

South Bend Tribune What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these South Bend Tribune newspaper excerpts to give you an idea.

LaPorte is hosting its first mural festival this July featuring four nationally recognized artists and guided tours.

South Bend Tribune The South Bend area summer concert events are here, don't miss out on hearing and seeing your favorite artist this week.

South Bend Tribune Gather your family or friends, get in the car and attend one, or all, of these exciting festivals or events scheduled for the week of July 6-12, 2026

South Bend Tribune • Wine Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. July 8, downtown South Bend. Paired bites to enjoy with wine samples.

Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune Second Chance Small Dog Rescue has offered their spot this week to Baby Girl, a 1-year-old mix, from Dogtown Resort in Middlebury.

South Bend Tribune SOUTH BEND — Prepare yourself for show-stopping musical numbers and colorful characters as South Bend Civic Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone" from July 10-26 at 403 N. Main St.

| Guest columnist Summer festival season brings excitement for concerts, food festivals, beer crawls, art fairs, and community celebrations.

Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune What was making news in our area during this week in years past?