Good morning, Mishawaka.

Fayth is a 14-year-old local teen who loves crocheting cozy socks and cooking mac and cheese + she dreams of joining the Army and studying nursing while seeking a caring family.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana said 2025 saw high demand amid a government shutdown and a 15% rise in requests as many volunteers stepped up; Brandy Love said the bank will serve extra visitors in 2026 (support remains strong).

WNDU is looking for a Technical Media Producer (TMP) to operate production switchers and lead setup for live and taped broadcasts; the full-time role, posted Dec.

31, requires two years of broadcast experience and offers local candidates a chance to build their career in South Bend.

Fiddler’s Hearth celebrated its annual New Year’s Eve tradition — First Foot — when local George Mallet entered the pub at 7 p.m. carrying a log of peat and a bottle of scotch to bring good luck for the coming year in South Bend.

Indiana SNAP recipients must follow new limits on candy & sugary drinks starting today.

The policy is part of Gov. Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again plan and comes from USDA rules set last May.

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia will enforce new SNAP rules that bar soda and candy purchases starting today.

The two-year waiver aims to promote better nutrition and will require studies on impacts for participants, retailers and the program from the Food and Nutrition Service — officials said.

Mishwaka Honors Long time Mishawaka Educator Dave Troyer

Long time administrator who passed away recently from heart attack will be honored this Friday Night. Coach Mike Lightfoot former Head Coach at Bethel will share at half time of the Goshen- Mishawaka boys basketball game. I scholarship fund is being launched in Mr Troyers name for a Mishawaka student to receive to attend Bethel University