Good morning, Mishawaka.

South Bend area events offer diverse experiences this week including a stage reading at The Acting Ensemble (602 E.

Mishawaka Ave) at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, an owl walk at Lieber Nature Preserve on Jan. 7, and winter astronomy at Bonneyville Mill County Park on Jan. 9.

A family-run creamery near Walkerton is aging artisan cheeses in Indiana’s first underground cheese cave using natural conditions to boost flavor.

Locals can purchase these cheeses at the South Bend Farmers Market and other regional outlets.

Thanks to a grant, all elementary schools in PHM Community School Corporation now have 3D printers to create fidget tools for students needing sensory support — teacher Kyle Marsh said 4th-grade student Cooper benefits from a 62-cent fidget cube and Operation Education shows the program’s impact.

Former Notre Dame backup quarterback Kenny Minchey told ESPN he committed to play for Nebraska, a move that has local sports fans watching closely.

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